Quality Control Manager

Summary:

• The project includes construction of an aircraft refueling facility with an operations building, fuels laboratory, fuel farm, spill containment, Demolition of existing fuel farm site and incidental related work.
• The current schedule is for the Quality Control Manager to start approximately March 2026 and mobilize to site April 2026.
• The Quality Control Manager is responsible to implement and manage Quality Control Program per contract specifications and project QC Plan.

Requirements:

• Work closely with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager coordinating quality with production.
• Manage and coordinate three phases of control for all features of work. Complete all associated report forms.
• Conduct Preparatory meetings and Initial inspections on all definable features of work.
• Conduct and keep minutes of the QC/Production Meeting.
• Observe and monitor daily field activities for compliance with the plans and specifications. Perform field testing as required.
• Be familiar with the EM 385-1-1, monitor field work for safety violations and inform the SSHO of any problems observed, take immediate action if necessary.
• Complete daily Quality Control Reports for submission to the Owner.
• Develop and maintain QC project files.
• Prepare, review and transmit submittals.
• Perform QC review and approve subcontractor submittals prior to transmitting to the Owner.
• Maintain the Submittal Register.
• Write RFIs in coordination with Project Supt. and Project Manager.
• Develop and maintain the Testing Plan and Log. Schedule testing and special inspections.
• Maintain reports of onsite and offsite quality control inspections and tests performed including work by suppliers and subcontractors.
• Schedule and manage QC Specialists and testing labs, verify work done by others.
• Keep a Rework list of work that does not comply with the contract requirements.
• Prepare punch lists and perform pre-final and final inspections; ensure punch list completion.
• Maintain As-Built drawings.
• Maintain weld log, weld field map with locations and elevations.
• Take and process progress photos.
• Perform and document a pre-pour checklist for concrete placements.
• Keep the Owner informed of onsite & offsite sampling/testing.
• Prepare project specific QC Plan and assist in Accident Prevention Plan and Environmental Protection Plan preparation.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

Educational and experience requirements include:

• Experience with infrastructure projects including but not limited to medium voltage cabling, conductor splicing, insulators, grounding, lightning protection, transformers, switchgear, conductor lugs & terminations, underground duct banks, excavation, backfill, rebar, concrete, formwork, piping, welding, pumps, valves, painting & coating, instrumentation, pre-engineered buildings and commissioning.
• Familiar with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Engineer, or Construction Manager.
• Minimum 4 years as QC Manager. (Can be part of 5 years’ experience in bullet above.)
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office programs and Bluebeam or Adobe.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory and decision making/problem solving skills are essential.
• Advanced management or technical training preferred.
• Current USACE/NAVFAC CQM certification preferred.
• Experience with USACE, NAVFAC, and DoD construction contracts preferred.
• Familiar with eCMS, RMS, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in engineering or construction management preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Work Environment:

Work is performed on a construction site, typically in a construction trailer. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working outside.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Must be able to lift to 40 pounds at times.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time, overtime exempt position. Days and hours of work will depend on production schedule.
• This Quality Control Manager, QCM, role is for the duration of the Bridgeport project and then relocating from project site to project site as Nova is awarded new projects.
• Typical projects are 1 -3 years in duration in locations both domestic and international.
• Between projects, the QCM may be assigned shorter term to one of the Nova offices, to another project, or remote from a home base for project support work as required.
• This position requires U.S. work authorization.

Salary Range:

• $110K to $140K depending on experience, plus subsistence, auto allowance, benefit package, paid holidays, PTO (Paid Time off) and sick leave.