QA/QC Field Manager

Group PMX•New York, NY

9d•$135,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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