Sr. Quality Assurance Manager

AECOM•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM seeks a highly experienced, on-site Sr. Quality Assurance Manager at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The role provides staff support on government projects during design and/or construction and oversees quality assurance activities for construction work. The manager leads a team of Quality Inspectors or performs inspections in their absence, ensuring contractors’ workmanship, materials, equipment, testing, documentation, and project closeout meet contract requirements and applicable standards. The position is based at the project site daily and may require flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, to support project completion.

Requirements

BSc/BA degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, and 10+ years of related experience; demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may qualify, including two years of leadership experience.
Experience in QA/QC for large-scale infrastructure projects, or equivalent work experience and education in construction management or a similar role.
Active Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification from USACE/NAVFAC.
Experience managing construction-phase quality compliance and closeout as part of an integrated Program/CM team on mid-to-large government programs with project life-cycle budgets of $10 million to $500 million.
Proven experience in project supervision and construction management, with a focus on quality assurance and control.
Experience supporting project closeout, including punch-list management and final inspections.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required to support project completion.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quality Management, or Construction Management.
15+ years of experience in QA/QC for large-scale infrastructure projects, or equivalent work experience and education in construction management or a similar role.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Excellent knowledge of relevant rules, regulations, quality standards, and human resources.
Strong knowledge of the USACE Three Phases of Quality Control.
Strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials, and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

Manage Quality Inspectors or perform inspections in their absence, reviewing contractors’ workmanship, materials, and equipment for conformity with construction contract requirements.
Provide construction oversight to ensure compliance with contract requirements and standards, including evaluation of inspection levels, testing procedures and results, and deficiency-correction documentation under the USACE 3-Phase inspection program.
Attend site-based stakeholder meetings, including construction progress meetings, and contractors’ weekly project meetings.
Participate in tests, demonstrations, and field instructions with appropriate personnel.
Maintain records of field observations related to quality assurance, safety compliance, and project tracking, including daily reports of work performed, defects, omissions, and construction photographs documenting progress and problem areas.
Monitor contractors’ quality programs for continued conformance with their plans.
Notify the client of test failures and corrective-action plans.
Oversee punch lists and participate in Zero Defect walkthroughs.
Report critical issues to the owner and provide appropriate resolution.
Contribute to monthly progress reports, including summaries of significant test results.
Verify that tests are conducted as scheduled, witness selected tests, check results, oversee retesting when required, and retain test records.
Conduct investigations and tests of considerable complexity.
Review CPM project schedules and understand scheduled project activities.
Review RFIs, shop drawings, and construction submittals for compliance.
Support construction closeout activities.