Job Details

Our client is an established general contractor delivering complex commercial, institutional and federal construction projects across Virginia and the wider Southeast.

The company has built a strong reputation for quality, safety and long-term client relationships. It offers a professional and well-supported project environment, with experienced site leadership and a full-time Site Safety and Health Officer onsite.

The Quality Control Manager will manage the project’s quality-control programme in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requirements.

This is a site-based position responsible for inspecting work completed by subcontractors, maintaining quality documentation and ensuring that construction activities comply with the plans, specifications and contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Implementing and managing the project-specific Quality Control Plan.
• Performing duties required under the USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors programme.
• Managing the three-phase control process: preparatory, initial and follow-up phases.
• Inspecting work installed by subcontractors and documenting quality observations.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, submittals and approved materials.
• Identifying deficiencies and coordinating corrective actions with the project team.
• Preparing and maintaining daily QC reports, inspection records and supporting documentation.
• Attending progress, coordination and quality-control meetings.
• Coordinating with the Project Manager, Superintendent, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Supporting testing, inspections, commissioning and project closeout activities.
• Ensuring all work meets the required quality, safety and federal project standards.

The role does not involve operating machinery, using power tools or performing trade work. The successful individual may need to inspect installed work at height, subject to the appropriate site controls and fall-protection procedures.

The successful candidate will be an experienced construction Quality Control Manager with a strong understanding of federal project requirements and site-based quality assurance.

Essential requirements:

• Current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors certification.
• Approximately 10 years of construction industry experience.
• At least five years of experience working as a Quality Control Manager.
• Experience delivering federal or USACE-governed construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, submittals and inspection procedures.
• Ability to produce clear, detailed and accurate quality-control reports.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with project teams, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Willingness and ability to work full-time onsite in Virginia Beach.

A four-year degree in one of the following, or a closely related discipline, is required:

• Engineering
• Architecture
• Construction Management
• Engineering Technology
• Building Construction

The ideal candidate will be organised, technically capable and confident holding project teams accountable to the required quality standards while maintaining productive working relationships onsite.