QA/QC Project Manager

Cumming Group

• $132K — $185K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in Project Management, Engineering, or Construction Management, preferably in public sector or aviation projects.
  • Qualified Elevator Inspection (QEI) certification is required.
  • Preferred certifications include CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, and LEED.
  • Experience preparing Project Management Plans and advocating for budget adjustments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead QA/QC activities across construction projects ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Develop and implement quality plans and documentation processes for the construction phase.
  • Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify deficiencies and drive corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with general contractors, subcontractors, and design teams to resolve quality-related issues.
  • Review project documentation including testing records and closeout packages, with experience in large-scale projects preferred.
  • Organize and maintain project processes and documentation, both electronic and physical.
  • Facilitate the permitting process by preparing necessary documentation for local and federal agencies.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
We are currently hiring a Construction QA/QC Project Manager to support Public Works projects in Santa Ana, CA, specifically aviation/airport project types. This is a highly visible, high-impact role that will put you at the forefront of building the infrastructure for the Southern California community. We encourage those seeking a challenging role that will give them ample opportunity to engage and impact the community with their talents to apply. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Lead and manage QA/QC activities across construction projects, ensuring work complies with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and client quality standards. - Develop and implement project quality plans, inspection/testing procedures, checklists, and documentation processes throughout construction and closeout. - Perform regular site inspections and quality audits, identifying deficiencies, tracking NCRs/punch-list items, and driving corrective actions to closure. - Coordinate closely with GCs, subcontractors, engineering/design teams, commissioning teams, and client stakeholders to resolve quality issues and maintain project standards. - Review installation documentation, testing records, submittals, turnover packages, and closeout documentation; experience on large-scale commercial, industrial, data center, or mission-critical projects preferred. - Organize and maintain framework for project team processes and record keeping of electronic and physical documents. - Drive the permitting process by designing team documents to be submitted to various local, state, and federal agencies and ensure the applicable permits are moving through the process efficiently. - Ensure the project design management continues to follow the client project documents such as budget, scope, schedule, and client's design standards. - Prepare cost and revenue projections. - Other duties as assigned. - Attendance at work during normal business hours. Knowledge & Skills Required: - Experience preparing Project Management Plans and fee/budget proposals. - Demonstrated ability to monitor scope throughout the project and recommend adjustments when necessary. - Ability to prepare and communicate cost and revenue projections. - Utilize effective written and oral communication skills. - Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals. - Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values. - Hold self-accountable to individual and team goals. - Consistently communicates and collaborates with team members and clients. - Demonstrate ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough. - Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe. Preferred Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. - A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Project Management, Engineering, or Construction Management. Prior experience with public sector projects and/or aviation sector projects highly preferred. - Possession of a Qualified Elevator Inspection (QEI) certification is required. - Additional Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED #LI-NH1 The salary range for this full-time role is $132,800.00-$185,933.36 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements. In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including: - Medical - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - 401(k) - 401(k) Matching - Paid Time Off - Paid Holidays - Short and long-term disability - Employee Assistance Program

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