Quality Control Manager

Nova; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Matching 401K contributions

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

An industry-leading engineering construction firm in Napa, California is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee quality assurance on construction projects. This role requires a minimum of 5 years experience in construction management, coordinating quality control processes, and adhering to safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $110K to $140K, along with subsistence, auto allowance, and benefits. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Engineer, or Construction Manager.
• Familiar with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385‑1‑1 Safety and Health requirements.
• Excellent supervisory and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate quality for all features of work.
• Conduct preparatory meetings and inspections on features of work.
• Develop and maintain QC project files and reports.

Skills

Quality control management

Project coordination

Construction safety compliance

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

USACE/NAVFAC CQM certification

Tools

Bluebeam

Adobe

Job description

Company Overview

Nova Group Inc., a Quanta Services company, is an industry leading general engineering construction company with 45 plus years of experience worldwide. Nova specializes in hydrant fueling, waterfront, electrical and utility military construction projects for the Department of Defense (NAVFAC, USACE) and Department of Energy at various National Laboratories. Nova exceeds customer expectations through innovative construction, safety, quality and outstanding customer service.

Headquartered in Napa, CA, with regional offices in Rancho Bernardo, CA, Port Orchard, WA, Japan and project locations stretching across the US, as well as internationally, the opportunities are endless with Nova! Nova offers employees competitive health benefits, matching 401K contributions, career advancement opportunities, and endless training opportunities.

Summary

• The project includes construction of an aircraft refueling facility with an operations building, fuels laboratory, fuel farm, spill containment, demolition of existing fuel farm site and incidental related work.
• The current schedule is for the Quality Control Manager to start approximately March 2026 and mobilize to site April 2026.
• The Quality Control Manager is responsible to implement and manage Quality Control Program per contract specifications and project QC Plan.

Requirements

• Work closely with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager coordinating quality with production.
• Manage and coordinate three phases of control for all features of work. Complete all associated report forms.
• Conduct preparatory meetings and initial inspections on all definable features of work.
• Conduct and keep minutes of the QC/Production Meeting.
• Observe and monitor daily field activities for compliance with the plans and specifications. Perform field testing as required.
• Be familiar with the EM 385-1-1, monitor field work for safety violations and inform the SSHO of any problems observed, take immediate action if necessary.
• Complete daily Quality Control Reports for submission to the Owner.
• Develop and maintain QC project files.
• Prepare, review and transmit submittals.
• Perform QC review and approve subcontractor submittals prior to transmitting to the Owner.
• Maintain the Submittal Register.
• Write RFIs in coordination with Project Supt. and Project Manager.
• Develop and maintain the Testing Plan and Log. Schedule testing and special inspections.
• Maintain reports of onsite and offsite quality control inspections and tests performed including work by suppliers and subcontractors.
• Schedule and manage QC Specialists and testing labs, verify work done by others.
• Keep a Rework list of work that does not comply with the contract requirements.
• Prepare punch lists and perform pre‑final and final inspections; ensure punch list completion.
• Maintain As‑Built drawings.
• Maintain weld log, weld field map with locations and elevations.
• Take and process progress photos.
• Perform and document a pre‑pour checklist for concrete placements.
• Keep the Owner informed of onsite & offsite sampling/testing.
• Prepare project specific QC Plan and assist in Accident Prevention Plan and Environmental Protection Plan preparation.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

Educational and experience requirements include:

• Experience with infrastructure projects including but not limited to medium voltage cabling, conductor splicing, insulators, grounding, lightning protection, transformers, switchgear, conductor lugs & terminations, underground duct banks, excavation, backfill, rebar, concrete, formwork, piping, welding, pumps, valves, painting & coating, instrumentation, pre‑engineered buildings and commissioning.
• Familiar with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385‑1‑1 Safety and Health requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Engineer, or Construction Manager.
• Minimum 4 years as QC Manager. (Can be part of 5 years’ experience in bullet above.)
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office programs and Bluebeam or Adobe.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory and decision making/problem‑solving skills are essential.
• Advanced management or technical training preferred.
• Current USACE/NAVFAC CQM certification preferred.
• Experience with USACE, NAVFAC, and DoD construction contracts preferred.
• Familiar with eCMS, RMS, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in engineering or construction management preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Work is performed on a construction site, typically in a construction trailer. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working outside.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Must be able to lift to 40 pounds at times.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full‑time, overtime exempt position. Days and hours of work will depend on production schedule.
• This Quality Control Manager, QCM, role is for the duration of the Bridgeport project and then relocating from project site to project site as Nova is awarded new projects.
• Typical projects are 1‑3 years in duration in locations both domestic and international.
• Between projects, the QCM may be assigned shorter term to one of the Nova offices, to another project, or remote from a home base for project support work as required.
• This position requires U.S. work authorization.

Salary Range

$110K to $140K depending on experience, plus subsistence, auto allowance, benefit package, paid holidays, PTO (Paid Time off) and sick leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Nova Group, Inc.
c/o Human Resources
185 Devlin Rd
Napa, CA 94558