Senior Quality Control Manager

PL ASSOCIATES INC. (PLA); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

PL ASSOCIATES INC. (PLA) in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Senior Quality Control (QC) Manager to plan and oversee the Quality Control Program for wastewater treatment plant projects. The role requires managing inspections, testing, and compliance while coordinating with stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and 10+ years of construction quality management experience, particularly in water treatment projects. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction quality management experience.
• 5+ years on water or wastewater treatment plant projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Control Plan (QCP).
• Lead inspection activities for all major construction elements.
• Review and approve material submittals and shop drawings.
• Oversee testing and commissioning procedures.
• Identify and document non-conforming work.

Skills

Construction quality management

Filtration systems

Pumping systems

Process piping

Mechanical installations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Overview

PLA is looking for the Senior Quality Control (QC) Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing the Quality Control Program for the rehabilitation of underdrain filtration systems and associated backwash infrastructure at the wastewater treatment plant. This role ensures that all construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities comply with contract specifications, engineering drawings, regulatory standards, and approved quality management procedures. The QC Manager serves as the primary authority for quality compliance on the project, coordinating with the Owner, Engineer, Construction Manager, subcontractors, and testing laboratories to ensure that all materials, equipment, and workmanship meet the required standards.

Responsibilities

1. Quality Control Program Management
   • Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Control Plan (QCP) in accordance with contract requirements.
   • Establish inspection and testing protocols for filtration system rehabilitation and backwash equipment installation.
2. Inspection & Verification
   • Lead inspection activities for all major construction and rehabilitation elements, including:
   • Filter System Rehabilitation
   • Underdrain system replacement or rehabilitation
   • Filter media removal and installation
   • Support gravel placement
   • Nozzle and underdrain plate installation
   • Concrete and structural repairs within filter cells
   • Backwash System Installation
   • Backwash piping systems
   • Valves and actuators
   • Pump installation
   • Instrumentation and controls
   • Air scour systems
3. Material Quality Control
   • Review and approve:
   • Material submittals
   • Shop drawings
   • Product certifications
   • Mill test reports
   • Factory acceptance test (FAT) documentation
4. Testing & Commissioning Oversight
   • Oversee and coordinate:
   • Filter media gradation testing
   • Hydraulic performance tests
   • Backwash flow testing
   • Pump performance testing
   • Valve and actuator testing
   • Instrumentation calibration
   • SCADA integration verification
   • Witness and document:
   • Start-up procedures
   • Operational testing
   • Performance acceptance tests
5. Non-Conformance Management
   • Identify and document non-conforming work (NCRs).
   • Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
   • Track and close all NCR items.
6. Documentation & Reporting
   • Maintain project quality documentation including:
   • Inspection reports
   • Test reports
   • Material certifications
   • NCR logs
   • Quality audit records
   • Commissioning documentation
   • Prepare:
   • Weekly QC reports
   • Monthly quality summaries
   • Owner quality review presentations
7. Coordination with Stakeholders
   • Serve as the primary quality liaison between:
   • Owner / utility authority
   • Engineering consultant
   • Construction manager
   • Contractors and subcontractors
   • Independent testing laboratories
   • Attend:
   • QC coordination meetings
   • Pre-installation meetings
   • Commissioning reviews
8. Quality Audits & Compliance
   • Perform routine audits of:
   • Construction practices
   • Inspection procedures
   • Testing protocols
   • Subcontractor quality programs

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience: 10+ years of construction quality management experience
• Experience: 5+ years on water or wastewater treatment plant projects
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Filtration systems
• Pumping systems
• Process piping
• Mechanical installations