Quality Control Manager - Federal Construction Project Maryland

Chitina Diversified Services, LLC; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chitina Diversified Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to support federal construction at Joint Andrews Airforce Base in Maryland. The role oversees quality assurance and field safety, ensuring compliance with USACE, DOE, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and related standards.

Responsibilities include leading QC activities, inspections, documentation, and closeout support. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction, 5+ years as QCM, and holds USACE CQM certification with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 10+ years of construction experience.
• 5+ years as a QCM on USACE/DOE projects.
• USACE Construction Quality Management certification required.
• OSHA 30-Hour, First Aid, CPR, AED certifications (or ability to obtain).
• DoD/DOE site access clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily QC activities to ensure work meets specs and contract requirements.
• Oversee field inspections, equipment verification, and steel component preservation.
• Manage submittals, inspection reports, logs, and NQA-1 files.
• Perform preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections for features of work.
• Review drawings, submittals, and work packages for compliance.
• Control materials inspection, handling, and storage per submittals.
• Coordinate resolution of non-conformances with subcontractors and leadership.
• Maintain as-built documentation and support closeout processes.
• Stop work if safety or quality issues arise, especially near SC/SS components.
• Participate in QC and safety meetings and project updates.

Skills

Quality management

Construction supervision

USACE/DOE familiarity

Leadership

Documentation

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

RMS

Microsoft Office

Documentation software

Job description

Position: Quality Control Manager (QCM)
Location: Joint Base Andrews Prince George's County, MD
Department: Construction
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Rate: DOE (Depends on Experience)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hrs/week + occasional overtime

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Quality Control Manager (QCM) to support federal construction operations at the Joint Andrews Airforce Base in Maryland. The QCM plays a dual role in overseeing both quality assurance and field safety, ensuring full compliance with USACE, DOE, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and other applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily QC activities, ensuring all construction work aligns with project specs and contract requirements.

• Oversee field inspections, equipment verification, and preservation of Safety Class (SC) and Safety Significant (SS) steel components.

• Manage and maintain project documentation, including submittals, inspection reports, daily logs, and NQA-1 files.

• Conduct and document preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections for all definable features of work.

• Review drawings, submittals, and work packages for technical compliance.

• Manage materials inspection, handling, and storage in accordance with approved submittals.

• Coordinate resolution of non-conformance items with subcontractors and project leadership.

• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and support closeout processes.

• Stop work if safety or quality is compromised-especially around SC/SS components.

• Participate in QC and safety meetings, briefings, and project updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or 10+ years of relevant construction experience.

• 5+ years of experience as a QCM on USACE or DOE construction projects.

• USACE "Construction Quality Management for Contractors" Certification required.

• OSHA 30-Hour, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications (or ability to obtain).

• Fall Protection Competent Person certification preferred.

• Proficiency with RMS, Microsoft Office, and documentation software.

• Must be eligible to obtain DoD/DOE security clearance for site access.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural construction disciplines.

• Deep knowledge of structural steel preservation, removal activities, and base metal repair protocols.

• Working familiarity with NQA-1 compliance and documentation.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and submittals.

• Experience managing quality programs in high-scrutiny federal environments.

Working Conditions

• Office and active construction site environment.

• Must be comfortable walking job sites, lifting up to 50 lbs, and conducting visual inspections.

• Position may require occasional travel and adjusted work hours based on project needs.

We are a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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