Job Title: QA/QC Field ManagerLocation: Brooklyn, NY (On-site, 5 days per week)
Salary Range: $135,000 - $155,000 annually
Position OverviewThe BOD QA/QC Field Manager serves as the Owner's representative for quality assurance and quality control oversight on-site. This role supports the Program Management Consultant by monitoring the Design-Builder's QA/QC processes and implementing an Owner-led spot-check program to verify compliance with the Basis of Design (BOD), contract requirements, and approved submittals.
This is a field-based role requiring strong communication, independent judgment, and collaboration. The position is strictly advisory and observational and does not involve directing construction means and methods or supervising contractors.
Responsibilities- Be assigned full-time on-site (Monday-Friday), demonstrating strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work independently in alignment with client expectations
- Support the Owner/Program Management Consultant by reviewing the Design-Builder's QA/QC processes and implementing an Owner spot-check program
- Verify compliance with Basis of Design (BOD), contract documents, and approved submittals
- Review Design-Builder QA/QC plans, inspection and test plans, and procedures for compliance with contract requirements and BOD standards
- Evaluate QC reports (logs, NCRs, inspections, and test results) to identify trends and recurring quality issues
- Implement and execute both planned and random QA/QC spot checks to validate field compliance
- Perform field verification against Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, approved submittals, RFIs, mockups, codes, and project specifications
- Maintain and manage a BOD compliance tracker linking requirements to design, submittals, testing, and field installation status
- Issue detailed field observations, including photos and supporting references, and track all items through closure and verification
- Conduct pre-inspection walkthroughs to ensure readiness for regulatory inspections and milestone testing
- Coordinate Subject Matter Expert (SME) site visits for critical systems and consolidate findings for resolution and follow-up
- Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly quality reports, highlighting risks, deficiencies, and deviations from BOD requirements
- Operate strictly in an observation, documentation, and reporting capacity, without directing construction means and methods or supervising contractors
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in construction quality, including document review, field inspections, and compliance verification
- Proven ability to identify, document, and close out quality observations and non-conformances
- Strong experience interpreting construction documents, specifications, and code requirements
- Experience on large public-sector projects (e.g., DDC, SCA, MTA/NYCT, PANYNJ, NJ Transit) strongly preferred
- NICET certification preferred
- ACI and/or ICC certifications preferred
Preferred Experience & Skills- Background as a General Superintendent or Architect with strong QA/QC and field verification expertise
- Demonstrated experience in Design-Build project delivery and Design-Builder QC programs
- Strong MEP knowledge, including coordination, installation verification, and life-safety systems
- Experience inspecting high-risk scopes such as envelope/waterproofing, firestopping, life safety interfaces, and MEP coordination
- Familiarity with quality management systems and ISO 9001 principles
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Bluebeam, and SharePoint
- Strong photo-based reporting and tracking discipline
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
