Quality Control Manager (QCM) – Federal Construction

Elite-Recruiting-; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Recruiting seeks a hands-on Quality Control Manager (QCM) for a barracks renovation project at Fort Jackson, SC. You will lead on-site quality control, coordinate inspections and testing, and ensure compliance with contract documents and federal requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management and USACE CQM-C certification, with experience managing QC across multiple construction phases. Travel for future assignments is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification is required.
• Experience in construction quality control across multiple phases.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project's Quality Control Program throughout the barracks renovation.
• Perform and document quality control activities to ensure construction complies with contract requirements.
• Coordinate preparatory, initial, and follow-up phases of control for construction activities.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, and other project documentation for quality requirements.
• Coordinate required inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Identify deficiencies and track corrective actions through completion.
• Maintain daily quality control reports and supporting project documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate quality concerns to project leadership.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and field personnel to ensure work meets established quality standards before acceptance.
• Monitor ongoing construction activities for compliance with approved plans, specifications, and submittals.
• Support project closeout, punch-list activities, inspections, and final documentation.
• Maintain an organized and audit-ready quality control documentation system throughout the project.

Skills

Quality control

Communication

Documentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Quality Control Manager (QCM) - Federal Construction

Location: Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Project: Barracks Renovation
Salary: $150,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Must be open to travel for future projects

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager (QCM) to provide on-site quality control leadership for a barracks renovation project at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

The QCM will be responsible for implementing and managing the project's quality control program, coordinating inspections and testing, monitoring construction activities, and ensuring work is completed in accordance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and applicable federal construction requirements.

This position is ideal for an experienced federal construction professional who understands the quality expectations associated with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects and is comfortable working in an active, deadline-driven construction environment.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Current USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification
• Previous construction quality control experience
• Experience managing quality requirements throughout multiple phases of construction
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, inspections, and testing requirements
• Ability to maintain accurate quality control documentation and reports
• Strong communication and coordination skills when working with project management, subcontractors, field personnel, government representatives, and inspectors
• Must be willing and able travel for future project assignments

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the project's Quality Control Program throughout the barracks renovation.
• Perform and document quality control activities to ensure construction complies with contract requirements.
• Coordinate preparatory, initial, and follow-up phases of control for construction activities.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, and other project documentation for quality requirements.
• Coordinate required inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Identify deficiencies and track corrective actions through completion.
• Maintain daily quality control reports and supporting project documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate quality concerns to project leadership.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and field personnel to ensure work meets established quality standards before acceptance.
• Monitor ongoing construction activities for compliance with approved plans, specifications, and submittals.
• Support project closeout, punch-list activities, inspections, and final documentation.
• Maintain an organized and audit-ready quality control documentation system throughout the project.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on QCM with federal construction experience who can confidently manage quality in the field, communicate effectively with government and contractor personnel, identify issues before they affect schedule or acceptance, and maintain the documentation standards expected on a federal construction project.