Quality Engineering Manager 2 - Fort Meade, MD

M.C. Dean, Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a qualified Quality Control Manager to lead the project-wide QC program on sensitive facilities. You will oversee documentation, inspections, CAPA, and collaboration with engineering and owners to ensure contractual compliance.

The role requires a BS in engineering/related field, 10+ years in construction leadership, and active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph. Military basis experience is a plus, with a strong focus on 3-Phase QC processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering Technology.
• 10+ years' experience as Project Superintendent, QC Manager, PM, or Construction Manager on similar projects.
• At least 2 years' experience as QC Manager.
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1.
• Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain Top-Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Management System on the project, ensuring control of documents, nonconforming installation, and corrective actions.
• Document and implement the Quality Plan tailored to project specs and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with project team to understand full scope and perform 3-Phase QC inspections.
• Review engineering deliverables and ensure comments are addressed; coordinate with third-party testers.
• Develop daily QC reports and manage punch lists and CAPA processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management/Engineering Technology

Job description

About M.C. Dean

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. The company’s capabilities include electrical power systems, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 9,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values, agility, expertise, and trust we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information. (Applicant must have an Active Top-Secret with the ability to obtain Top-Secret/SCI and with Polygraph Clearance required.)

On behalf of VP of Quality Assurance/Quality Control, this position is directly responsible for documenting, managing, implementing and institutionalizing the various Quality Control activities at the project site. This position reports directly to Vice President of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (or designated representative in QAQC service center).

Responsibilities

• Incorporate and lead M.C. Dean's Quality Management System on the assigned project, specifically ensuring:
• Control of Documents and Records
• Control of Nonconforming Installation
• Initiation, follow-up, and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Document and Implement the Quality Plan tailored to project specifications/contractual requirements
• Partner with the project team in understanding the complete scope of work for the project.
• Establish and lead 3-Phase Quality Control Process conducting preparatory, initial and follow-up phase inspections.
• Collect data from internal inspections on conformity to requirements and compliance to procedures and prepare weekly inspection data log (Field Data Collection Report).
• Initiate/Assign/Manage Discrepancy Notices, Corrective Action Reports, Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Identify and provide solutions to project specific issues based on knowledge, experience and outside resources.
• Manage the punch list identification and closeout process.
• Establish and lead quality initiatives for the project.
• Participate in the review of Engineering deliverables (Drawing (Design/Detail), Specification, Submittals) and ensure all comments generated during these reviews are addressed.
• Provide oversight and coordinate 3rd party peer design and 3rd party testing agencies, implement recommendations as necessary.
• Participate in the daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) meetings ensuring Quality items/issues for the scope of the work are discussed.
• Develop and submit daily quality control reports
• Assess project performance under the quality management system and provide management, guidance, assistance, and support to the project team as required.
• Perform receipt inspections of all procured materials.
• Participate and provide logistical support in the execution of internal audits.

Perform Quality Control tasks to include:

• Contract document review for compliance: RFP, Specs, Drawings, Submittals, etc.
• Review design documents for constructability and contract compliance.
• Implement 3-Phase Quality Control approach: Preparatory meetings, Initial inspections, and Follow-up inspections for all applicable Definable Features of Work.
• Create detailed project specific installation checklists for field workers.
• Perform inspections on all work performed in detail, efficiently, and in conjunction with Owner/QC.
• Collect data, analyze for continuous improvement, and share with project team weekly.
• Participate in daily safety meetings to discuss Quality issues and concerns.
• Attend all required project meetings to provide resolution to any Quality issues from Owner/QC.
• Manage and assist in resolving all Quality or Commissioning punch-lists.
• Direct interface with /Owner/End user to ensure requirements are understood and communicated to the project team.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, and Engineering Technology
• Must have 10+ years’ experience as a Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Construction Manager on similar type and size construction
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a QC Manager
• Must be familiar with EM 385-1-1
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a QC Manager.
• Ability to work on sensitive projects involving critical systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent problem solving, analyzing, and resolving skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels of construction
• Keen attention to detail
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to read, interpret and review construction drawings and documents
• Must pass basic background check
• Knowledge of USACE/NAVFAC 3-Phase Quality Control System
• Experience on military bases, government contracts a plus
• Personal Characteristics: Leads by Example Team Builder Focused Strong Mentor (For A/QCM) Driven Results Oriented Hands-on Detail Oriented.
• Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information. (Applicant must have an Active Top-Secret with the ability to obtain Top-Secret/SCI and with Polygraph Clearance required.)

Personal Characteristics:

• Leads by Example
• Team Builder
• Focused
• Strong Mentor (For A/QCM)
• Driven
• Results Oriented
• Hands-on
• Detail Oriented

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $150,080.00 - USD $187,600.00 /Yr.