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

TEPA Companies•Des Moines, IA

9d•$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 involves assessing and controlling quality risks, performing tests and analyzing results, developing and directing processes to maintain quality standards, and initiating improvement measures based on quality control findings. The position requires onsite presence and may involve travel between assigned project sites and other work locations, including overnight and out-of-town travel. The employee may be assigned to different project sites based on project and operational needs. The Quality Control Manager oversees construction work from start to finish; coordinates quality meetings and inspections; verifies materials, plans, procedures, submittals, and completed work against contract requirements; documents project quality activities; and addresses nonconformances. The role collaborates with the project superintendent and project team, uses the Army RMS/QCS system for project reporting, and may stop work when needed to resolve safety, quality, or work-progression issues. Salary range is $90,000 to $130,000, with 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 that comply with contract requirements on USACE and other federal projects, including field oversight of construction site activities.
Experience using the Army RMS/QCS system.
Strong knowledge of construction, building and construction materials, methods, terminology, phases, documentation, and tools involved in construction, repair, or remodeling of structures and sites.
Strong knowledge of project plans, specifications, shop drawings, samples, and testing.
Good 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.
Ability to communicate professionally, verbally and in writing.
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.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction projects from start to finish, focusing on quality control.
Conduct preparatory, initial, and follow-up meetings to establish quality standards for each definable feature of work and verify that plans, procedures, and document checklists are being used and signed off before work begins.
Verify and document that materials received for the project conform to approved submittals, are properly handled and stored, and are acceptable for use.
Conduct required meetings with USACE, the superintendent, foremen, and subcontractors 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 risk factors.
Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications, consulting project team members when appropriate.
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 reports using the Construction Contractor Module of RMS (QCS).
Prepare written daily QC reports documenting conformance with project standards and addressing nonconformance constructively.
Schedule and document required inspections and maintain an inspection log; document, correct, and reinspect nonconformances 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, quality, or the logical progress of work.
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 work at different sites as operational needs require.