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Quality Control Manager (Federal Construction Projects)

Quality Control Manager (Federal Construction Projects)

Granite ConstructionUSA, California, San Diego
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General Summary

This position is responsible for implementing and managing the Quality Control (QC) program at a Large Federal Project. The QC Manager ensures that all construction operations, both onsite and offsite, meet quality standards and contract-specific requirements through rigorous inspections, testing, and documentation. This role oversees all aspects of quality management, including compliance with FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction, project drawings & specifications, and serves as the primary liaison for customers and regulatory agencies regarding quality-related matters.

Essential Job Accountabilities

  • Quality Control Program Management

Establish and maintain an effective Quality Control (QC) system to ensure contract compliance using the client required software (QCS / RMS, eCMS, etc.).

  • Implement and manage the three phases of control (Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up).
  • Conduct specification reviews,
  • Review / submit submittals as necessary and coordinate with 3rd party submittal reviewers, and maintain a submittal register for the project.
  • Ensure all required testing is completed, review test reports and maintain a testing log for the project
  • Assist with drafting Requests for Information (RFIs) and maintain a RFI Log.
  • Complete a Quality Control Daily Report for each day of work.
  • Personnel & Team Management
  • Manage and support all QC personnel, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and professional development to ensure a highly competent and engaged workforce.

  • Ensure all members of the QC team are fluent in English for clear communication and compliance.
  • Project Oversight & Compliance
  • Maintain a physical presence at the work site at all times.

  • Supervise and direct QC Engineers, testing laboratory personnel, and other inspection personnel to verify construction quality and adherence to specifications.
  • Attend and lead Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meetings to align QC requirements with project execution.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, hazard identification, and sustainability standards in accordance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA.
  • Technical & Regulatory Support
  • Provide technical support for proposals, construction, estimating, and materials during pre-bid, construction, and post-construction phases.

  • Conduct inspections, audits, and material testing to ensure all materials, workmanship, and construction methods meet contractual and regulatory standards.
  • Develop and maintain QC certifications and documentation, including inspection records, test results, quality audits, and compliance reports.
  • Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Establish and maintain relationships with government agencies, subcontractors, testing companies, and technical staff to facilitate smooth coordination.

  • Provide internal and external technical training on materials production and construction processes to improve overall project quality.
  • Education / Certification

  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of construction quality control experience for candidates with a Bachelor's degree OR 10 years of construction experience, including 5 years in QC roles for candidates without a degree.
  • Must have completed the Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors course. If certification is not current, the candidate must complete the course within 90 days of hire.
  • Knowledge of EM 385-1-1, OSHA safety regulations.
  • Work Experience

  • Minimum 5 - 10 years of experience in construction quality control for those with a relevant degree, or 10 years of construction experience with at least 5 years in QC roles for those without a degree.
  • Experience in managing QC teams, subcontractors, and large-scale construction projects.
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction materials, industry standards, and quality control procedures.
  • Proficiency in document control, construction auditing, and quality management systems.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities in high-pressure environments.
  • Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with project teams, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities while ensuring project quality and compliance.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and database operations.
  • Physical Demand

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Additional requirements

  • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
  • Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis
  • Valid driver's license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
  • Our Benefits at a Glance :

    Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

    Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

    As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

    Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

    Base Salary Range :

    $107,886.00 - $161,828.00

    Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

    About Granite Construction Incorporated

    Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

    For additional information on applicant / employee rights please click here.

    Notice to Staffing Agencies

    Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his / her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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