Quality Control Manager

Akima, LLC•West Mifflin, PA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Quality Control Manager (QCM) at Arctic Peak provides quality oversight for general contractor responsibilities across construction, civil, and demolition operations on federally regulated projects. The role ensures compliance with specifications, codes, standards, contractual requirements, and applicable safety and environmental regulations. It requires quality assurance expertise, construction knowledge, regulatory familiarity, document control and reporting capability, and the ability to identify and mitigate risks and compliance gaps. The QCM develops and enforces quality standards, inspection procedures, controlled work instructions, and corrective actions. The position coordinates regularly with engineers, subcontractors, government representatives, and Arctic Peak leadership, and serves as a subject matter expert in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, document control, and demolition safety. The role also provides after-hours on-call support for quality-related project needs. Arctic Peak is an Alaska Native Corporation and an Akima company that provides federal general contracting services, with a specialization in design/build projects. The company describes its work as supporting its Iñupiat shareholders and government customers, and offers a challenging and supportive environment committed to innovation and diversity, along with comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and retirement options.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of QC/QA experience in construction, civil works, demolition, or related technical fields.
At least 1 year in a supervisory or decision-making role.
Experience developing and enforcing quality standards, inspection plans, and document control processes.
Experience identifying non-compliance and managing corrective actions through closure.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, demolition plans, specifications, SOWs, DOE directives, and regulatory documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, with attention to version control and documentation accuracy.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, subcontractors, and regulatory officials.
Fluent in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to operate company vehicles as needed.
DOE-STD-1180 Construction Management Functional Qualification training.
DOE O 414.1E Quality Assurance Program training or equivalent.
CQM-C (Construction Quality Management for Contractors) certification required for federal projects (USACE/NAVFAC).

Responsibilities

Provide quality oversight for Arctic Peak’s general contractor responsibilities and ensure compliance with specifications, codes, standards, and contractual requirements.
Develop, implement, and enforce quality standards, inspection procedures, and controlled work instructions.
Establish and maintain a formal document control system for procedures, records, controlled documents, and nonconformance reporting.
Identify, document, and resolve non-compliant procedures or practices; lead corrective action development and verify completion.
Perform inspections and audits of civil construction, including earthwork, grading, utilities, concrete, and structural modifications, and demolition operations, including hazardous materials, sequencing, and waste handling.
Ensure compliance with DOE Orders, DoD requirements, NFPA, IBC, OSHA, EPA, and local permitting regulations.
Update quality procedures and SOPs as project conditions or regulatory requirements evolve.
Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to Arctic Peak quality expectations and SOW requirements.
Manage and submit Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items accurately and on schedule.
Track quality performance metrics, document compliance trends, and maintain corrective action logs.
Lead customer satisfaction feedback processes and implement improvements based on findings.
Serve as a subject matter expert for quality assurance, regulatory compliance, document control, and demolition safety.
Provide after-hours on-call support for quality-related project needs.
Perform additional duties as assigned.