Senior Quality Control Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Lorton, VA

4d•$110,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Senior Quality Control Manager ensures construction work meets contract document specifications, owner requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal building codes. The role coordinates with other trades, tracks daily project progress, and follows owner guidelines while helping build a transparent quality control team focused on excellence. The manager works with the project team, owner, design team, contractors, inspectors, submittal clerks, and third-party testing agents to plan and oversee quality throughout construction. Responsibilities include administering the Three Phases of Control Quality Control Plan, managing inspections and submittals, tracking deficiencies, leading punch-list and closeout processes, and coordinating testing. The position also confers with executive management, supports staff development and recruiting, and develops industry relationships to help generate and win work. This is an active, hands-on role involving frequent time on construction sites as well as desk work in an office. The position requires flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and to respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly screenings are required. The stated base salary range is $110,000–$225,000, with potential variation based on factors including education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The compensation package includes bonus potential and benefits.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a construction or related discipline, or relevant experience.
At least 10 years of verifiable construction quality control and/or inspection experience.
Takes initiative and personal responsibility for delivering value and excellence.
Uses expertise to create a vision and align the team to achieve desired outcomes.
Track record of establishing or contributing to creative strategic solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively with, persuade, and gain buy-in from a broad range of stakeholders, including executive and leadership teams, Business Unit Leaders, direct reports, clients, trade partners, and third-party providers.
Ability to process a large volume of submittals and RFIs.
Able to work actively on construction sites, including frequent standing and navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and frequently lift or carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and visually read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work extended hours and respond outside regular working hours when critical project needs arise.
Must complete a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and participate in random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.

Nice To Haves

Experience in large-scale construction management or a construction trade, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Prior experience developing and managing Quality Control Plans.

Responsibilities

Partner with the project team to understand, plan, and implement contract drawings and specifications.
Collaborate with the owner, design team, and contractors to support quality and timely project construction and completion.
Implement and manage the Three Phases of Control Quality Control Plan.
Oversee submittal review and approval.
Schedule and conduct preparatory, initial-phase, and follow-up quality control meetings.
Control documents related to quality control functions.
Establish testing procedures in accordance with contract specifications.
Manage the inspection process.
Coordinate third-party testing agents and interface with the owner’s representatives as required.
Track and maintain a project deficiency log.
Manage the punch-list process.
Oversee project closeout deliverables, including training and O&Ms.
Confer directly with the executive management team.
Encourage, lead, or participate in staff training and development.
Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Participate actively in recruiting, hiring, and retaining outstanding industry talent.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and exceed their expectations.
Manage inspectors and submittal clerks, and coordinate independent material testing and laboratory work.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
Monitor and respond to communications when business needs require attention, including time-sensitive matters and emergencies.