QA/QC Project Manager

NTI•Rockville, MD

About The Position

The Project QA/QC Manager serves as the primary project quality representative, working with project management, engineering, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and clients to ensure work is installed correctly, documented properly, and delivered in accordance with project requirements. The position leads project quality planning, inspections, testing documentation, corrective actions, commissioning support, and project turnover. The role also provides quality onboarding, field coaching, toolbox talks, mock inspections, and standards-based training. It assists with creating and implementing training programs, processes, and documentation, and provides training to team members. Travel is required as needed.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in low-voltage, telecommunications, electrical, mission-critical, or construction environments.
At least 3 years of experience in a QA/QC leadership, quality management, superintendent, or related construction management role.
Proven experience managing inspections, testing, quality documentation, corrective actions, commissioning support, and project turnover activities.
Strong understanding of structured cabling systems, fiber optics, pathways, conveyance systems, racks, cabinets, grounding and bonding, security, and AV systems.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
Working knowledge of applicable industry standards, including BICSI best practices, TIA standards, NEC requirements, project specifications, and manufacturer installation standards.
Strong leadership, coaching, communication, documentation, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accountability in fast-paced construction environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, project management platforms, and quality tracking systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on data center, mission-critical, telecommunications, or large commercial construction projects.
BICSI RCDD certification.
BICSI Technician (TECH) certification.
BICSI Installer 2 Copper and/or Fiber certification.
OSHA 30 certification.
Manufacturer certifications such as Panduit, Corning, Fluke, CommScope, Leviton, Belden, or equivalent.
Quality management certification such as CQA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the project-specific QA/QC plan and inspection strategy.
Review contract documents, specifications, drawings, RFIs, submittals, and approved shop drawings for quality requirements and installation risks.
Lead project quality kickoff meetings, pre-installation reviews, field inspections, audits, and quality coordination meetings.
Verify installations meet approved drawings, project specifications, industry standards, client requirements, and manufacturer installation instructions.
Inspect low-voltage systems, including pathways, conveyance, structured cabling, fiber optics, copper systems, racks, cabinets, grounding and bonding, security, AV, and telecom spaces.
Manage deficiency logs, non-conformance reports, corrective actions, root cause reviews, and closure verification.
Review copper and fiber testing documentation, certification reports, labeling records, and turnover documentation.
Support commissioning activities, integrated systems testing, client inspections, final acceptance, and project closeout.
Maintain quality dashboards, audit records, inspection reports, testing status logs, training logs, and turnover readiness trackers.
Provide quality onboarding, field coaching, toolbox talks, mock inspections, and standards-based training support for project teams.
Analyze recurring quality issues and support continuous improvement across project teams and company QA/QC processes.
Assist with the creation and implementation of training programs, processes, and documentation.
Provide training to team members.
Travel as needed.