Quality Control Manager — DoD ICS & Life-Safety Systems

The Building People; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Quality Control Manager for a Department of Defense project in the United States. The role leads the QC program for Industrial Control Systems including UMCS, HVAC controls, DDC, SCADA, Fire Alarm, and life safety systems.

Develops QC plans, manages testing and deficiencies, and partners with PM, engineering, safety, and cybersecurity to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years in quality control; five years as QC Manager.
• Experience with UMCS, ESS, FAS, SCADA, HVAC DDC.
• Strong QC plan development and inspection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the program's quality system for ICS including UMCS, HVAC, DDC, SCADA, fire alarms, and life safety.
• Develop and maintain corporate and site QC plans; execute three‑phase inspections.
• Oversee submittals, material verification, testing, commissioning, and defect tracking.
• Coordinate with PM, engineering, safety, and cybersecurity for scope, cost, schedule, quality.
• Travel to active project sites, including secure facilities.

Skills

QC leadership

Industrial controls

Documentation & audits

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Quality Control Manager - Department of Defense. The Quality Control Manager leads the program's quality system for Industrial Control Systems that include UMCS, HVAC controls and DDC, SCADA, Fire Alarm Systems, Electronic Security Systems, metering, and related life safety and force protection technologies. The QCM develops and maintains the corporate Quality Control Plan and site-specific QC plans, executes the three-phase inspection process (preparatory, initial, follow-up), manages submittals and material verification, oversees testing and commissioning, tracks deficiencies and corrective actions, and ensures delivery of compliant work products. The role partners with project management, engineering, safety, and cybersecurity to achieve cost, schedule, quality, and compliance objectives in support of a Department of Defense mission.

Required Experience & Skills

• Seven (7) to 10 years of relevant experience in the quality control field, including five years serving as a Quality Control Manager.


• Demonstrated QC leadership on controls, life safety, or electronics projects involving UMCS, ESS, FAS, SCADA, or HVAC DDC.


• Hands-on execution of the three-phase inspection methodology with complete documentation and meeting minutes.


• Proficiency developing and implementing Quality Control Plans, inspection and test plans, checklists, and acceptance criteria.


• Experience with factory and site testing, integrated system testing, and commissioning for control systems.


• Working knowledge of applicable criteria and codes, including UFGS, UFC, EM 385-1-1, NFPA 70 and 72, IBC/IFC, and applicable industry standards.


• Ability to manage Corrective Action Requests, root cause analysis, and preventive action to prevent recurrence.


• Familiarity with configuration control, as built documentation, O&M manuals, and turnover packages.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills for QC reporting and stakeholder coordination.


• Ability to travel to active project sites, including secure facilities.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Prior QC experience on federal task order contracts for UMCS, ESS, SCADA, HVAC controls, fire alarm, or related systems.


• ASQ certifications such as CQA or CMQ/OE, or commissioning credentials such as CxA.


• NICET certification in fire alarm or electronic security.


• Experience leading quality audits and supplier quality oversight.


• Familiarity with ICS cybersecurity touchpoints during design, implementation, and acceptance aligned to NIST guidance for operational technology.


• Lean or Six Sigma training.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in a related field or in the project's functional area.

Preferred Education

• Advanced degree or additional formal training in quality management, engineering, or related discipline.

Clearance

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Travel

• Minimum 25% to job sites CONUS and OCONUS as required by task orders.

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx


• Dental


• Vision


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Life Insurance/AD&D


• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability


• Paid Time Off


• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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