Quality Control Manager

CJW Contractors Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CJW Contractors Inc. seeks an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead the CQC program on federal construction projects. The role embeds with the project field team and reports to the Project Manager, ensuring compliance with NAVFAC, USACE, and GSA requirements.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the CQC Plan, conducting three-phase inspections, managing submittals, and coordinating with subcontractors and Government QA offices to resolve deficiencies promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience leading CQC plan development and administration per NAVFAC/USACE/GSA.
• Proven ability to manage three-phase QC processes and inspections.
• Skilled in submittal register generation and government liaison.
• Ability to interpret drawings and resolve design conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, submit, and maintain a project-specific Construction Quality Control Plan.
• Train field staff and subcontractors on CQC requirements.
• Lead Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up inspections per Three-Phase QC.
• Maintain real-time submittal logs and manage submittal schedules.
• Interface with NAVFAC or USACE QA offices through portals.

Skills

Quality Control

Three-Phase QC

Submittal Management

Drawing Interpretation

RFIs & Clarifications

Job description

Job Description

ABOUT CJW CONTRACTORS INC.

CJW Contractors Inc. is a federal construction prime contractor headquartered in Herndon, VA, with active MACC/IDIQ task order positions across NAVFAC, USACE, USAF, NIH, and GSA. We operate on projects throughout MD, VA, DC, PA, FL, IN, and WA, delivering renovations, design-build, and new construction across a wide range of federal facility types. Our 40+ person team is built on a culture of quality, compliance, and client partnership. We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to support our growing portfolio of active and upcoming federal construction projects.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Quality Control Manager (QCM) serves as the primary point of accountability for all quality control activities on assigned projects. This role requires a seasoned federal construction professional who can independently manage the full CQC program lifecycle — from plan development and submittal register generation through Three-Phase inspections, deficiency resolution, and Government QA liaison. The QCM will be embedded in the project field team and report directly to the Project Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Control Plan Development & Administration

• Develop, submit, and maintain a project-specific Construction Quality Control (CQC) Plan in strict accordance with UFGS 01 45 00, EM 385-1-1, and agency-specific requirements (NAVFAC, USACE, or GSA as applicable).
• Maintain the approved CQC Plan as a living document throughout project execution; submit amendments as scope, key personnel, or site conditions change.
• Serve as the designated CQC System Manager of record on all contract submittals and quality-related official correspondence.
• Train project field staff, subcontractors, and foremen on CQC Plan requirements, inspection hold points, and documentation standards at project mobilization.

Three-Phase Quality Control Process

• Lead and document all Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up inspection meetings in full compliance with the USACE/NAVFAC Three-Phase Quality Control program.
• Ensure that no definable feature of work (DFOW) commences without a completed and documented Preparatory meeting, verified material approvals, and confirmed workforce qualifications and certifications.
• Conduct and document Initial phase inspections to confirm work in place conforms to reviewed submittals, approved drawings, and applicable specifications before significant quantities of work proceed.
• Execute Follow-Up inspections at appropriate intervals for all DFOWs; document conformance or issue and track deficiency notices through to verified closure.

Submittal Register Generation & Management

• Generate a comprehensive submittal register at project inception, extracted directly from all applicable specification sections (Divisions 01 through 48 as applicable), capturing SD number, SD type, spec section, submittal description, contractor review requirement, and Government approval status.
• Coordinate with all subcontractors and suppliers to establish and enforce a submittal schedule aligned with the project baseline schedule and long-lead procurement requirements.
• Conduct thorough technical review of all submittals for compliance with contract drawings and specifications prior to forwarding to the Government QA representative — no submittal shall be forwarded without full CQC Manager review and an appropriate action stamp.
• Maintain a real-time submittal log, actively tracking submission dates, review durations, Government action dates, and resubmittal cycles; proactively elevate delinquent submittals to the Project Manager.
• Interface directly with the NAVFAC or USACE QA office through established submittal portals (RMS, eCMS, or agency-designated platform).
• Work directly with subcontractors to obtain timely submittals, conduct pre-submittal coordination meetings where necessary, and hold subs accountable to the approved submittal schedule.

Drawing & Specification Interpretation

• Demonstrate high proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings across all disciplines — architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and geotechnical.
• Identify conflicts, ambiguities, or discrepancies between drawings and specifications; initiate RFIs or design clarification requests in a timely manner to prevent work stoppages or non-conforming installations.
• Maintain a current, complete set of contract documents in the field at all times, including all issued amendments, contract modifications, and approved shop drawings.
• Cross-reference approved submittals against field conditions to verify installed work matches contract requirements before QC inspection sign-off.

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