Quality Engineering Manager 2 - Frederick, MD

M.C. Dean; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 150,080 - 225,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Paid time off

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a seasoned Quality/Construction Manager to lead the 3‑Phase Quality Control process on complex government‑related projects. You will ensure compliance with the Quality Management System, review design documents, and coordinate with owners, engineers, and third‑party testers.

Applicants should have a 10+ year track record in large scale construction, familiarity with EM 385‑1‑1, and strong communication skills to guide teams on military bases and sensitive systems.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Science.
• 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.
• Ability to work on sensitive projects involving critical systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead M.C. Dean's Quality Management System on the assigned project.
• Control of Documents and Records and nonconforming installation.
• Initiate, follow‑up, and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and submit daily quality control reports.
• Participate in daily ORM meetings and project reviews.
• Coordinate third‑party peer design and testing agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings/documents

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Science

Tools

EM 385-1-1

Job description

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation's most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

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/SCI with the ability to obtain PSD Clearance required.

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 a 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 third‑party peer design and third‑party testing agencies, implement recommendations as necessary.
• Participate in 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.

Quality Control Tasks

• 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 Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Science.
• 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.
• 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 is a plus.

Personal Characteristics

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

Benefits

• 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

Physical Requirements

• 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 $225,120.00 /Yr.