QA​/QC Specialist

The QA/QC Specialist - Procurement position is responsible for leading procurement strategy, material quality assurance, and compliance across federal construction projects. This role oversees the full lifecycle of procured materials, from vendor qualification and submittal approval through delivery, inspection, and final acceptance; ensuring all materials meet contract requirements, specifications, and quality standards. The position integrates procurement execution with onsite material quality control to prevent non-conforming materials from impacting schedule, cost, or system performance.

The QAQC Specialist - Procurement serves as a primary interface with project teams, suppliers, third-party inspectors, and government representatives on all material-related quality matters.

Take appropriate action to ensure that work is performed in accordance with EC Quality Control Program, the design, the contract specifications, pertinent building codes & practices as well as national and local standards

Work to actively promote and support the safety program with subcontractors and project team members on a daily basis

Ensure implementation of the Three-Phase Control Process in accordance with Company standards and contract requirements

Facilitate QC meetings and document minutes

Ensure the appropriate and required testing program is implemented; evaluate, review, monitor and document results

Inspect and document the receipt of all materials to ensure compliance with contract documents

Process submittals to ensure that they meet the contract and project requirements and are submitted to the client as required and in a timely matter.

Author quality related documentation (reports, logs, and records), completing required information for daily reports and client communications in a timely and accurate manner

Author and log Requests for Information (RFIs)

Ensure implementation, documentation, and close-out of corrective actions

Initiate stop work or re-work in coordination with the project team in circumstances where nonconformance to prescribed work methodologies occurs

Manage effort to close out the project in a timely manner

In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position.

Oversee procurement strategy, execution, and quality control across projects.

Establish material QC processes.

Review and approve procurement submittals for compliance with specifications

Manage inspection, receiving, and documentation of materials onsite

Coordinate non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions

Support claims, REAs, and audit responses related to procurement and materials

Review commodity Bills of Material (BOM) with Project Executive to determine buy-out material vs. field order material.

Obtain quotes for buy-out materials and evaluate based on price, delivery, terms, and vendor past performance. Review with supervision and select successful vendor.

Review terms and conditions, and issue purchase order. Issue change orders as required in accordance with revised BOMs.

Manage field orders and purchase or release material from pre-negotiated blanket purchase orders.

Expedite and ensure timely delivery and back order follow-up to maintain optimum field production.

Track and maintain log of released material, quantities, and price against BOM and budget.

Handle return material to ensure proper and timely credit to the project.

Interface with vendor and Accounts Payable to resolve any invoice problems.

Perform additional duties as directed by Project Executive.

Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Buy American, CUI, and agency requirements

Maintain audit-ready procurement and QC documentation

Support government inspections and acceptance processes

Align procurement QC with project Quality Control Plans (QCPs)

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain management or related field with a procurement or contract management focus
• The ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact
• An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning
• Demonstrated success in teaching others quality concepts and requirements
• Successful leadership of subcontractors and project teams in support of quality endeavors
• Procurement and supply chain management within construction or engineering projects
• Proficient in Quality control and assurance processes
• Federal contracting and compliance (FAR, DFARS)
• Experience managing vendor qualification, material inspections, and documentation for government projects.

• Understanding of purchase orders, change orders, and BOM management
• Material inspection, NCR handling, corrective actions
• FAR, DFARS, Buy American Act, CUI requirements
• Maintaining detailed procurement and QC records for federal audits
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
• Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
• Document control platforms (Procore, SharePoint)

Benefits

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