Akima

Quality Control Manager

Akima$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 5+ years in Quality Control/Assurance in commercial construction, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Experience in developing and implementing Quality Surveillance Plans required.
  • Proficient in reading contractual documents and construction drawings.
  • Strong presentation and reporting skills for quality control activities needed.
  • Solid organizational skills and ability to foster teamwork among staff are essential.
  • Fluency in English for effective communication is a must.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the quality control program including inspections and audits.
  • Oversee customer satisfaction, addressing complaints and tracking statistics.
  • Serve as subject matter expert on quality management, coordinating with government evaluators.
  • Develop performance metrics to monitor contract compliance.
  • Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards across multiple trades.
  • Inspect subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with design specifications.
  • Prepare and approve Quality Assurance Plans and quality control procedures.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead quality improvement initiatives.
  • Direct reporting to the Senior Construction Manager for impactful influence.
  • Possibility of engaging with government evaluators and high-level stakeholders.
  • Potential for professional development in federal construction standards and quality assurance.
Full Job Description

The QCM needs to be familiar with operating a Quality Program for a Federal Construction General Contractor supporting a DOE . The QCM should have experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Lean methodologies, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards, International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Code (NEC). The QC Manager is responsible for overall management of QC and must have the authority to act in all QC matters for the Contractor.  

Responsibilities
  • Manage the quality control program – develop inspection checklists, develop audit schedules, validate work authorization requirements, implement quality control plan consistent with DOE Orders, track and submit all required daily QC Reports, and supervise the quality specialist.
  • Manage customer satisfaction program: respond to customer complaints, conduct customer follow-up on work performed, track programs statistics.
  • Subject matter expert on quality management concerns: track USG QASP, meet with Government evaluators and COR, track all non-conformances and corrective action plans.
  • Develop metrics to track contract performance.
  • Utilize knowledge of IBC, NFPA, DOE Policies and Procedures, OSHA requirements, and multi-trade standards of quality to ensure work is completed to standard and employees are working safely.
  • Inspect subcontractor performance against Design drawings and specifications.
  • Develops contract specific deliverables
  • Preparing and approving the QAP and QA/QC procedures.
  • Leading corrective action processes and managing nonconformance tracking.
  • Overseeing training programs and staff qualifications.
  • Conducting independent and management assessments.
  • Participating in work planning and hazard analysis.
  • Reviewing subcontractor quality programs and supplier evaluations.
  • Ensuring integration of quality objectives with other project management systems.
  • Supervising quality improvement initiatives and the Issues Management System.
  • Other duties as assigned.

This is an exempt position that reports directly to the Senior Construction Manager. The QCM is responsible for the successful management of the Quality Control Plan. The QCM is responsible for managing all Contract Delivery Requirements List (CDRLs) submittals and will work directly with the COR and Government evaluators to address any nonconformance.

Qualifications
  • Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have at least 5 years of Quality Control/Quality Assurance surveillance experience in commercial construction with at least 2 years in a decision making/supervisory capacity.
  • Experience in writing and executing Quality Surveillance Plan and schedules.
  • Able to read and interpret contractual documents, construction design drawings, and specifications.
  • Ability to develop presentations and reports on quality control activities.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal direction.
  • Ability to work with others and foster teamwork for employees engaged in trades as well as administrative/clerical duties is required.
  • Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write the English language.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • Code inspection/enforcement experience a plus.
  • Federal Construction management/inspection experience, specifically in demo, excavation, and road construction a plus.
  • Completion of the course entitled Construction Quality Management for Contractors or ability to complete within 30 days of hire. 
  • Completed the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course or ability to complete within 30 days of hire.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the USACE 3-Phase Quality Control System.
  • A thorough understanding of multi-trade construction standards and code.
Job ID2026-22913 Work TypeOn-Site

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