Quality Control Manager

Edgewater Technical Associates•Aiken, SC

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Control Manager opportunity to support the Savannah River Site. This role will manage the project field Quality Control program and provide leadership and technical direction to QC personnel supporting civil/sitework, ductbank, mechanical piping/utilities, receipt inspection, electrical, and other construction disciplines. The Quality Control Manager will ensure construction inspection and testing activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, applicable codes and standards, the project Quality Management System (QMS), applicable ASME NQA-1 requirements, DOE Order 414.1D, and project-specific quality requirements. This position involves planning and coordinating QC inspection coverage, assigning QC personnel, and providing technical oversight of field inspections, testing, receipt inspection, construction documentation, and turnover activities. The role also includes overseeing quality control activities for various construction elements, reviewing QC records, ensuring required inspections are completed, and managing nonconforming work and corrective actions. The Quality Control Manager will monitor quality trends, coordinate with various project teams, ensure receipt inspection and material control activities are maintained, support construction walkdowns and turnover, and participate in quality surveillances and audits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
Minimum 10 years of construction quality control, inspection, or related quality experience, including experience leading QC personnel on industrial construction projects.
Experience managing multidisciplinary field QC activities involving civil, mechanical/piping, electrical, and/or underground utility construction.
Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 requirements and DOE Order 414.1D.
Experience working within a formal Quality Management System (QMS) or Quality Assurance/Quality Control program.
Knowledge of construction inspection processes, ITPs, hold/witness points, NCRs, corrective actions, testing requirements, and quality records.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, procedures, codes, standards, and inspection/test requirements.
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Previous QC management experience on a large-scale DOE, nuclear, industrial, infrastructure, or other highly regulated construction project.
Strong knowledge of ASME NQA-1 and DOE construction quality requirements.
NQA-1 Auditor or Lead Auditor certification.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), ASNT Level II/III, or other recognized quality/inspection certification.
Experience supporting quality audits, surveillances, assessments, and corrective action programs.
Experience with receipt inspection, material traceability, construction turnover, and completion documentation.
Previous Savannah River Site or other DOE site experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the project field Quality Control program and provide leadership and technical direction to QC personnel supporting civil/sitework, ductbank, mechanical piping/utilities, receipt inspection, electrical, and other construction disciplines.
Ensure construction inspection and testing activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, applicable codes and standards, the project Quality Management System (QMS), applicable ASME NQA-1 requirements, DOE Order 414.1D, and project-specific quality requirements.
Plan and coordinate QC inspection coverage based on construction schedules, work priorities, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and required hold/witness points.
Assign QC personnel based on discipline qualifications, certifications, inspection requirements, and construction activities.
Verify QC personnel are appropriately qualified and certified for assigned inspection activities.
Provide technical oversight of field inspections, testing, receipt inspection, construction documentation, and turnover activities.
Oversee quality control activities associated with civil/sitework, underground utilities, ductbanks, piping, welding, mechanical systems, electrical systems, materials, and equipment.
Review inspection plans, inspection reports, test documentation, and other QC records for compliance with project requirements.
Ensure required inspections, hold points, witness points, and testing are completed and documented before work proceeds, is concealed, or is released for subsequent activities.
Oversee identification and documentation of nonconforming work, Conditions Adverse to Quality (CAQs), and Significant Conditions Adverse to Quality (SCAQs).
Manage and support Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and resolution of construction quality issues through closure.
Monitor quality trends, recurring deficiencies, inspection findings, and corrective actions and escalate significant issues to project Quality leadership.
Coordinate QC activities with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, Testing, Commissioning, subcontractors, suppliers, and project management.
Ensure receipt inspection and material control activities maintain required documentation, identification, and traceability.
Support construction walkdowns, punch-list resolution, system completion, turnover, and readiness activities.
Participate in quality surveillances, audits, and assessments and support resolution of findings related to construction QC activities.
Interface with QA personnel to ensure field QC activities are performed in accordance with the established QMS and applicable quality procedures.

Benefits

highly competitive salaries
employee benefit packages
multiple individual and family benefit options
paid time off
medical
dental
life
vision
disability insurance
pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions
100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1