Quality Control Manager -St. Louis, MO

M.C. Dean; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee and enhance quality assurance processes on critical construction projects. This role demands a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in construction and a strong background in Quality Management Systems. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards while collaborating closely with project teams and third-party agencies. If you are passionate about quality and have the expertise to drive improvements, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant construction experience required.
• Experience in QA/QC management or related roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement Quality Control activities on-site.
• Develop and implement the Quality Plan tailored to project specifications.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Graduate engineer, architect, or construction management degree

Tools

Construction Drawings Interpretation

USACE/NAVFAC 3-Phase Quality Control System

Job description

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. Our capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, we employ over 5,800 professionals dedicated to engineering and deploying automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems, as well as providing management platforms for long-term system sustainability.

Why join M.C. Dean? Our people are inspired by how engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world. We value agility, expertise, and trust.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants must undergo a government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, to access classified information; a Top-Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

This position, reporting directly to the VP of Quality Assurance/Quality Control and the Director of QA/QC, is responsible for managing, implementing, and institutionalizing Quality Control activities on-site. Key duties include:

1. Incorporate and lead M.C. Dean's Quality Management System, ensuring control of documents and records, management of nonconforming installations, and follow-up on corrective actions.
2. Develop and implement the Quality Plan tailored to project specifications and contractual requirements.
3. Partner with the project team to understand the scope of work.
4. Establish and lead a 3-Phase Quality Control process, including preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections.
5. Collect and analyze inspection data, maintaining weekly logs.
6. Manage discrepancy notices, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
7. Identify project issues and provide solutions based on expertise and resources.
8. Manage punch list processes and lead quality initiatives.
9. Review engineering deliverables for compliance and address comments.
10. Coordinate with third-party testing agencies and implement recommendations.
11. Participate in ORM meetings, discussing quality issues.
12. Assess project performance under the quality system, providing guidance and performing receipt inspections.
13. Support internal audits and perform contract document reviews.
14. Review design documents for constructability and compliance.
15. Implement the 3-Phase Quality Control approach for all relevant work features.
16. Create detailed installation checklists.
17. Conduct detailed inspections, analyze data for continuous improvement, and share findings weekly.
18. Participate in safety meetings and project meetings to address quality concerns.
19. Manage and resolve Quality or Commissioning punch-lists, interfacing with GCs and Owners.

Qualifications

• Graduate engineer, architect, or construction management degree.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant construction experience.
• Ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance.
• Experience in QA/QC management or related roles such as Project Manager or Superintendent.
• Experience leading and auditing the integration of Quality Management Systems across disciplines.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and documents.
• Must pass a background check.
• Knowledge of USACE/NAVFAC 3-Phase Quality Control System.
• Experience on military bases or with government contracts.
• Journeyman's Electrical License and apprenticeship certification preferred.

Abilities

• Prolonged computer use and sitting.
• Manual dexterity for tasks like keyboard use.
• Effective listening, speaking, reading, and comprehension skills.
• Ability to apply rules to specific problems and understand speech.