Quality Control Manager (Project Site- Lake Red Rock, IA)

Tepa Companies; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for travelers 95+ miles from–

Competitive pay and benefits package

Job summary

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee and enforce project site quality control on a USACE construction project. This role involves assessing risks, performing tests, directing QC processes, and enforcing improvements throughout the contract period.

Responsibilities include leading meetings, verifying material conformity, maintaining QC documents, and coordinating with the project team to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant construction experience.
• Experience on USACE or other federal projects preferred.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain QC systems on complex projects.
• Familiarity with RMS/QCS and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project site quality control from start to finish on USACE work.
• Lead meetings with stakeholders to align standards of care and verify submittals.
• Verify material conformance and proper handling per approved submittals.
• Document and communicate QC findings daily and in non-conformance actions.
• Perform tests and verify control measures meet contract requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and maintain as-built and QC logs.
• Develop and maintain QC submittal logs and RMS/QCS records.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across project sites.

Skills

Quality control management

Contract documentation

Team leadership

Communication skills

USACE RMS/QCS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

RMS/QCS system

Job description

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services. When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe. We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. LOCATION: This position requires onsite presence at our project site at Lake Red Rock near Des Moines, IA. Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 + per diem for travelers 95+ miles from the job site.

About The Job

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee and enforce project site quality control on a USACE construction project, including using discretion to assess and control risk; performing tests and analyzing results; planning, developing, and directing the application of processes to maintain quality standards; and initiating and enforcing improvement measures related to quality control findings.

Job Functions

• Oversees construction projects from start to finish, with a focus on quality control.
• Conducts preparatory, initial and follow-up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature of work. Verify that plans, procedures, and the proper document checklists are being used and signed off prior to the definable features of work as described in the submittal register.
• Verifies and documents that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately and are acceptable for use in the project.
• Conducts the required meetings with the USACE, superintendent, foreman and subcontractor responsible for the definable feature of work prior to the start of each new phase of the work. Notify the Government personnel as required and document these meetings in the daily QC report.
• Independently reviews plans, specifications, construction cost data, and other contract documents to identify potential quality risk factors.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications by direct review and by leveraging the knowledge and experience of others in the project team when necessary.
• Independently performs specified or required tests to verify that control measures are adequate to provide a product which conforms to contract requirements.
• Oversees work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
• Collaborates with the project superintendent and maintains the project "as-built" drawings daily.
• Develops, updates, and maintains the project submittal log and all other project specific quality control reporting utilizing Construction Contractor Module of RMS, referred to as QCS, to record, maintain and submit various information throughout the contract period.
• Provides written daily QC reports that reinforce work activities are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard and constructively confront non-conformance to produce the requirements that comply with the contract.
• Schedules, documents the results of, and maintains a log of all inspections that are required to conform to the project contract requirements. Clearly document, correct, and re-inspect all non-conformances prior to covering up work.
• Independently verifies that necessary inspections, approvals, and certifications by appropriate agencies are completed.
• Assembles and forwards project closeout documents.
• Uses discretion to stop work if necessary to resolve matters that affect safety, quality and/or inhibit the logical progress of work.
• Advises on changes to methods and materials for use in projects.
• Must be able to travel to and between assigned project sites and other work locations, including overnight and out-of-town travel, and may be assigned to different project sites based on project and operational needs.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
• 5+ years of relevant construction experience
• Previous experience on federal construction projects (USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, VA, NPS, or other federal agencies)
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining effective quality control systems in compliance with contract requirements on USACE and other federal projects including field experience providing oversight on construction site work activities.
• Experience using Army RMS/QCS system
• Strong knowledge of construction, building and construction materials, methods, terminology, phases, documentation, and the tools involved in the construction, repair or remodeling of structures and sites to assist in quality control management system implementation on a project site.
• Strong knowledge of project plans, specifications, shop drawings, samples and testing to assist in quality control management.
• Good understanding of administrative and management principles involved in project planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources to assist in quality control management.
• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry.
• Ability to utilize current programs, as well as the ability to create and administer new QC programs.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Must possess ability to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing.
• Current credentials showing the completion of the course “Construction Quality Management for Contractors” offered by USACE.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety & Health training within the last 5 years.
• First aid/CPR certification
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle as required to perform assigned job duties.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and back ground check in compliance with federal regulation

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled