Quality Control Manager (Project Site- Lake Red Rock, IA)

Tepa Companies•Des Moines, IA

8d•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee and enforce quality control on a USACE construction project at Lake Red Rock near Des Moines, Iowa. The role assesses and controls quality risks, performs tests and analyzes results, plans and directs processes to maintain quality standards, and initiates improvements based on quality control findings. The position requires onsite presence at the project site and may involve travel to other project sites and work locations, including overnight and out-of-town travel; assignments may change based on project and operational needs. The Quality Control Manager oversees construction quality from project start to finish, ensuring work and materials conform to contract requirements. The position coordinates with USACE personnel, the superintendent, foremen, subcontractors, and other project team members; maintains project records and reporting using the Construction Contractor Module of RMS (QCS); documents inspections and non-conformances; and may stop work to resolve issues affecting safety, quality, or progress. Salary is $90,000–$130,000, plus per diem for travelers living 95 or more miles from the job site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
At least 5 years of relevant construction experience.
Previous experience on federal construction projects, such as USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, VA, NPS, or other federal agencies.
Experience establishing and maintaining effective quality control systems in compliance with contract requirements on USACE and other federal projects, including field oversight of construction site work activities.
Experience using the Army RMS/QCS system.
Strong knowledge of construction, construction materials, methods, terminology, phases, documentation, and tools relevant to quality control management.
Strong knowledge of project plans, specifications, shop drawings, samples, and testing.
Understanding of project planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Proficiency with computer software used in the construction industry, and 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 job duties.
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check in compliance with federal regulation.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction projects from start to finish, with a focus on quality control.
Conduct preparatory, initial, and follow-up meetings to establish the standards of care for each definable feature of work.
Verify that plans, procedures, and document checklists are used and signed off before definable features of work, as described in the submittal register.
Verify and document that project materials conform to approved submittals, are handled and stored appropriately, and are acceptable for use.
Conduct required meetings with USACE personnel, the superintendent, foremen, and the subcontractor responsible for each definable feature of work before a new phase begins; 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, consulting project team members when needed.
Perform required tests to verify that control measures produce work conforming to contract requirements.
Oversee subcontractor work for 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 QC reporting using the Construction Contractor Module of RMS (QCS).
Prepare written daily QC reports documenting conformance with project standards and addressing non-conformance constructively.
Schedule, document, and maintain a log of inspections required by the project contract.
Document, correct, and reinspect 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 logical progress.
Advise on changes to project methods and materials.
Travel to and between assigned project sites and other work locations, including overnight and out-of-town travel, and accept assignments at different sites based on project and operational needs.