Sr. Quality Assurance Manager

Description

The company has an immediate opening for a highly experienced Senior Quality Assurance Manager based on site at Joint Base Andrews, MD.

You will give staff support on government projects in any phase of design or construction.

The company is a Fortune 500 infrastructure consulting firm with more than 50,000 staff, reporting fiscal 2025 revenue of $16.1 billion. It works across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings, from advisory and planning through design, engineering, and program and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quality Inspectors, or carry out the inspections yourself when they are absent, checking contractors' workmanship, materials and equipment against the construction contract requirements.
• Oversee construction for compliance with contract terms and standards, assessing inspection levels, test methods and results, and how deficiencies were corrected under the USACE 3-Phase inspection program.
• Attend all on-site stakeholder meetings, including construction progress meetings, and the contractor's weekly project meetings.
• Take part in tests, demonstrations and field instructions alongside the relevant personnel.
• Keep complete records of field quality, safety compliance and project tracking, including daily reports, all defects and omissions, and photos showing progress and problem areas in your area.
• Monitor the contractor's quality program to confirm it follows the plan throughout construction.
• Tell the client about test failures and the corrective actions planned.
• Oversee punch lists and join zero defect walkthroughs.
• Escalate critical issues to the owner and see them resolved.
• Contribute to monthly progress reports, summarizing significant test results.
• Confirm tests run as scheduled, witness selected tests, check results, oversee retests when needed and keep the test records.
• Carry out investigations and tests of considerable complexity.
• Review the CPM project schedule and understand the scheduled activities.
• Review RFIs, shop drawings and construction submittals for compliance.
• Manage construction closeout.

Requirements

• Minimum: A bachelor's degree (BSc or BA) in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field, plus 10+ years of related experience, or documented equivalent experience and education, including 2 years in a leadership role.
• Minimum: Experience in QA/QC on large infrastructure projects, or equivalent work experience and education in construction management or a similar role.
• Minimum: Active Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification from USACE or NAVFAC.
• Minimum: Experience managing quality during construction and closeout within an integrated program or construction management team, on mid to large government programs with life-cycle budgets from $10M to $500M.
• Minimum: A proven record in project supervision and construction management with a focus on quality assurance and control.
• Minimum: Experience with closeout, including punch list management and final inspections, and the willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed to finish the project.
• Minimum: US citizenship is required because of the nature of the work.
• Preferred: A master's degree in civil engineering, quality management or construction management.
• Preferred: 15+ years of QA/QC experience on large infrastructure projects, or equivalent work experience and education in construction management or a similar role.
• Preferred: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation.
• Preferred: Excellent knowledge of relevant rules, regulations, quality standards and human resources practice.
• Preferred: Strong knowledge of the USACE Three Phases of Quality Control.
• Preferred: Solid understanding of construction methods, materials and testing procedures.

Conditions

On-site role at Joint Base Andrews, MD, with daily presence at the project site.

Relocation assistance is not offered now or in the future.

You must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment, as part of its secure hiring process.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and handles applicant information confidentially under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus life, AD&D and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options and well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs to build technical and leadership skills.