Flex Quality Control Specialist

Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Specialist to oversee and ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance on federal construction projects. The QC Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the Contractor’s adherence to the project’s Quality Control Plan, coordinating inspections and testing, and verifying that all construction activities meet contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements. This position requires strong attention to detail, technical expertise, and a solid understanding of federal agency and contract-specific quality standards.

This is a pipeline requisition for future project hires.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project-specific Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Construction Quality Management (CQM) requirements, and contract specifications.
• Perform daily quality inspections and document work progress to ensure materials, workmanship, and methods meet required standards.
• Oversee construction contractor’s Quality Control meetings (Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up) with project stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Review and approve submittals, shop drawings, and materials to verify conformance with design specifications and project requirements.
• Coordinate with field supervisors, project managers, and government representatives to address non-conformances, corrective actions, and quality-related issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate and detailed quality documentation, including inspection reports, test results, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective action logs.
• Collaborate with safety and project controls teams to ensure integrated compliance with quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Verify that all testing and inspection activities are performed by qualified personnel and approved laboratories.
• Participate in project meetings, audits, and final inspections to verify completion and acceptance criteria are met.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying quality trends, recurring issues, and process enhancements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

• Experience with large Federal construction quality programs.
• Construction Quality Management for Contractors Certification (USACE).

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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