Construction Quality Control Manager; Federal

Job Description

Title:

Construction Quality Control Manager (Federal)

Location:

Tacoma, Washington

Status:
Full Time

Safey Sensitive:
Yes

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000

Midnight Sun is seeking a Quality Control Manager (QCM) to support a federal contract at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington. The QCM reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for implementing and managing the Contractor Quality Control system to ensure that all work complies with contract plans, specifications, and quality standards. This role emphasizes prevention of defects through structured processes, rather than mere detection, and operates in partnership with the government's Quality Assurance (QA) team to deliver a high-quality project safely, on time, and within budget.

The QCM has full authority to act in all quality control matters, including stopping non‑compliant work.

• Oversee the CQC program, including coordinating with subcontractors, testing labs, and specialized personnel to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Apply the Three-Phase Control System for each Definable Feature of Work (DFOW).
• Review, certify, and track all submittals (e.g., shop drawings, materials, equipment) for compliance, using forms like ENG Form 4288R and ENG Form 4025R, ensuring timely approval before installation.
• Oversee material testing, commissioning of systems, and daily inspections; verify that tests are conducted by qualified labs and personnel, and maintain testing logs.
• Identify, document, and track deficiencies via rework lists or logs; stop work if needed, propose remedial actions, and verify corrections.
• Review Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) and ensure coordination with ongoing work.
• Review the Three Week Look Ahead with the superintendent to identify and schedule Preparatory, Initial, and Follow‑up inspections; coordinate to identify any testing requirements.
• Chair weekly QC meetings, pre‑construction subcontractor meetings, and phase‑specific meetings; provide input during design reviews and project kickoffs.
• Attend weekly safety and status meetings.
• Communicate and coordinate between all stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Government QA:
  Provide advance notice for phase meetings and allow QA observation of tests (typically 5‑10% of CQC tests).
• Participate in mutual understanding meetings, coordination sessions, and partnering efforts to foster trust, open communication, and joint issue resolution.
• Address QA‑identified deficiencies promptly; QA may recommend CQC plan changes if deficiencies persist.
• Ensure all government interactions occur through the CQCM or superintendent, maintaining professional, candid communication.
• Incorporate safety reviews (per EM 385‑1‑1) into all phases, ensuring hazard analyses are discussed in meetings.
• Maintain the submittal register and all approved submittals including daily reports, deficiency logs, testing logs, and test reports.
• Photograph project sites to document progress and/or issues and share with the project team for review.
• Ensure all project documentation is maintained in a thorough, organized, and accessible manner.
• Complete daily QC reports detailing work performed, tests, materials received, submittals reviewed, deficiencies, corrective actions, and safety evaluations. Submit to superintendent for incorporation into the daily report.
• Use tools such as deficiency / rework logs, testing plans and logs, submittal registers, trip reports for offsite activities, and concrete placement summaries.
• Input data into RMS / QCS software daily for real‑time tracking.
• Document all phase meetings with minutes attached to reports.
• Complete project closeout, ensuring that punch‑out inspections, punch lists, updated as‑built drawings, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, warranties, and all completions are documented.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

• Maintain onsite presence at all times.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction as a superintendent, QC manager, project…