Quality Control Manager (Project Site- Trinity River Fish Hatchery)

Tepa Companies•Sacramento, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee construction quality for a modernization project at Trinity River Fish Hatchery. This onsite position is based at the project site in Lewiston, California. The Quality Control Manager will lead the project quality control program, verify compliance with contract requirements, and coordinate inspections, testing, documentation, and corrective actions across multiple construction disciplines. The stated salary range is $120,000–$150,000, with per diem for travelers living 95 or more miles from the job site. The role oversees construction quality from project start through closeout. It includes reviewing project documents and submittals, coordinating quality meetings and inspections, verifying materials and work, maintaining project records and as-built drawings, and documenting and resolving non-conformances. The Quality Control Manager may stop work when needed to address safety or quality issues or to support the logical progress of work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
At least 5 years of relevant experience managing construction quality control on federal or similarly complex infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of construction, materials, methods, terminology, phases, documentation, and tools relevant to quality control management on a project site.
Knowledge of project plans, specifications, shop drawings, samples, and testing.
Understanding of administrative and management principles involved in project planning, resource allocation, leadership, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Proficiency with computer software used in the construction industry.
Ability to use current programs and create and administer new QC programs.
Ability to manage time efficiently.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Current credentials showing completion of the USACE course “Construction Quality Management for Contractors.”
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety & Health training completed within the last 5 years.
First aid/CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle as required for assigned duties.
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check in compliance with federal regulation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with water or wastewater facilities, process piping, mechanical systems, hatcheries, or comparable infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction projects from start to finish, with a focus on quality control.
Conduct preparatory, initial, and follow-up meetings to establish quality standards for each definable feature of work.
Verify that plans, procedures, and document checklists are being used and signed off before work begins on definable features.
Verify and document that project materials conform to approved submittals, are handled and stored appropriately, and are acceptable for use.
Conduct required meetings with the client, superintendent, foreman, and subcontractor before each new phase of work; notify Government personnel as required and document meetings in daily QC reports.
Review plans, specifications, construction cost data, and other contract documents to identify potential quality risks.
Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications, drawing on the project team’s knowledge and experience when necessary.
Perform specified or required tests to verify that control measures produce work conforming to contract requirements.
Oversee subcontractor work to ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
Collaborate with the project superintendent and maintain project as-built drawings daily.
Develop, update, and maintain the project submittal log and other project-specific quality control reporting.
Prepare written daily QC reports documenting conformance with project standards and addressing non-conformance.
Schedule inspections, document their results, and maintain an inspection log in accordance with contract requirements.
Document, correct, and re-inspect non-conformances before work is covered.
Verify that required inspections, approvals, and certifications by appropriate agencies are completed.
Assemble and forward project closeout documents.
Stop work when necessary to resolve matters affecting safety or quality, or inhibiting the logical progress of work.
Advise on changes to project methods and materials.