Quality Control Manager - Contract

Trueline Talent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary/contract through Feb 2027

Approx. $100,000 annually

15 days paid time off per year

401(k) matching after six months

Relocation assistance potential

Job summary

Trueline Talent is seeking a Quality Control Manager on a contract basis to lead the QC program for a $22 million vertical construction project near Atlanta, GA. You will enforce USACE standards, develop the QC Plan, and manage inspections and documentation to ensure compliance and quality execution.

You will coordinate with government representatives, subcontractors, and project leadership to resolve defects, maintain records, and support turnover and closeout activities.

Qualifications

• 5–6+ years in construction quality control management.
• Experience on USACE, NAVFAC, DoD or similar federal projects.
• Vertical construction projects valued around $15–40 million.
• Current Construction Quality Management for Contractors certification or ability to meet immediately.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and submittals; document compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Contractor Quality Control program per USACE requirements and project specs.
• Develop and execute the project QC Plan and three-phase QC process.
• Review plans, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings before work begins.
• Coordinate testing, inspections, and documentation with all stakeholders.
• Maintain daily QC reports, inspection records, and corrective action logs.

Skills

Quality control leadership

USACE/NAVFAC/DoD

Vertical construction

Construction documentation

Field inspections

Job description

Trueline's client, an established general contractor with a growing portfolio of federal construction projects, is seeking a Quality Control Manager - Contract to support a $22 million vertical construction project at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in the Atlanta area. This assignment is expected to continue through at least February 2027 and offers an experienced federal construction professional the opportunity to take ownership of quality execution on a highly visible USACE project.

What You'll Do as the Quality Control Manager:

• Lead the project's Contractor Quality Control program in accordance with USACE requirements, contract specifications, approved plans, and applicable federal standards
• Develop, maintain, and execute the project-specific Quality Control Plan
• Manage the USACE three-phase quality control process, including preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and approved materials before work begins
• Coordinate testing, inspections, mockups, and required documentation with subcontractors, project leadership, government representatives, and third-party testing agencies
• Conduct daily field inspections to verify workmanship, materials, and installations meet project requirements
• Identify quality concerns early and work with the Superintendent, Project Manager, subcontractors, and government representatives to resolve them
• Maintain accurate daily QC reports, inspection records, testing documentation, deficiency logs, and corrective action records
• Lead preparatory and initial phase meetings for each definable feature of work
• Monitor subcontractor performance and verify deficiencies are corrected and properly documented
• Participate in progress meetings, coordination meetings, and government quality reviews
• Support project closeout, punch list completion, commissioning, turnover documentation, and final acceptance
• Promote a proactive quality culture focused on compliance, accountability, and preventing rework

Must-Haves as the Quality Control Manager:

• 5-6 or more years of construction quality control management experience
• Successful QC leadership experience on USACE, NAVFAC, Department of Defense, or comparable federal construction projects
• Vertical construction experience on projects valued between approximately $15 million and $40 million
• Current Construction Quality Management for Contractors certification, or the ability to meet the project's certification requirements immediately
• Strong understanding of federal construction documentation, inspections, testing, submittals, and quality control procedures
• Experience independently managing the three-phase quality control process
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and technical submittals
• Strong field presence with the confidence to enforce quality requirements and address nonconforming work
• Excellent written documentation, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work full time at the project site near Atlanta
• Ability to satisfy federal installation access requirements

Nice-to-Haves as the Quality Control Manager:

• Previous experience working on an active Air Force, military, or other secure federal installation
• Experience with new-build government facilities
• USACE RMS or comparable federal construction management system experience
• Experience supporting project commissioning and government turnover
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 and federal jobsite safety requirements
• Current OSHA 30-hour Construction certification
• Experience working closely with government quality assurance personnel
• Local ties to the Atlanta or Marietta, Georgia market
• Availability to begin immediately

Our Client Offers:

• Temporary or contract assignment expected to continue through at least February 2027
• Compensation around $100,000 annually, with flexibility for the right candidate
• 15 days of paid time off per year
• 401(k) matching eligibility after six months
• Potential relocation assistance for an exceptional candidate
• Opportunity to lead quality control on a significant $22 million federal vertical construction project
• Potential for continued opportunities as the company pursues approximately $100 million in additional project work
• High-visibility role with meaningful ownership of project quality and successful delivery

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.