Construction Quality Control Manager; QCM), Federal Construction

Newport, Rhode Island | On-site

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services is seeking a Construction Quality Control Manager (QCM) for a federal naval construction project in Newport, Rhode Island. The QCM will lead the prime contractor’s quality control program and verify that work performed by the prime contractor and its subcontractors meets contract drawings, specifications, and approved submittals. Prior construction quality control experience on USACE or NAVFAC projects is required.

• Implement and maintain the project-specific Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan.
• Lead preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections for each definable feature of work.
• Coordinate required inspections and testing. Verify that installed work and materials meet contract requirements and approved submittals.
• Review subcontractor submittals for compliance and track their status before the associated work proceeds.
• Document deficiencies and nonconforming work, track corrective actions, and verify closure.
• Prepare daily QC reports and maintain inspection records, test results, and deficiency logs in the project’s required reporting system.
• Coordinate quality issues with the superintendent, subcontractors, testing agencies, and government quality assurance representatives. Support punch‑list inspections and project closeout.

• Experience managing construction quality control on projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC).
• Hands‑on experience implementing the three phases of control and managing inspections, testing, submittals, and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Ability to meet the project’s contract‑specific requirements for designation as the Contractor Quality Control System Manager.

• Quality control experience on naval installations, shipyards, or other military construction sites.
• Current Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM‑C) certificate.
• Experience with RMS, eCMS, or another government‑required construction reporting system.