Quality Control Manager - Federal Construction Project | Savannah River Site, SC

Chitina Diversified•Aiken, SC

21d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Quality Control Manager (QCM) to support federal construction operations at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC. The QCM plays a dual role in overseeing both quality assurance and field safety, ensuring full compliance with USACE, DOE, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and other applicable standards. This position is key to maintaining the integrity of work on a specialized Remnant Removal Project that involves structural steel and safety-critical components.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or 10+ years of relevant construction experience.
5+ years of experience as a QCM on USACE or DOE construction projects.
USACE "Construction Quality Management for Contractors" Certification required.
OSHA 30-Hour, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications (or ability to obtain).
Must be eligible to obtain DoD/DOE security clearance for site access.
Proficiency with RMS, Microsoft Office, and documentation software.

Nice To Haves

Fall Protection Competent Person certification preferred.
Expertise in civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural construction disciplines.
Deep knowledge of structural steel preservation, removal activities, and base metal repair protocols.
Working familiarity with NQA-1 compliance and documentation.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and submittals.
Experience managing quality programs in high-scrutiny federal environments.

Responsibilities

Lead daily QC activities, ensuring all construction work aligns with project specs and contract requirements.
Oversee field inspections, equipment verification, and preservation of Safety Class (SC) and Safety Significant (SS) steel components.
Manage and maintain project documentation, including submittals, inspection reports, daily logs, and NQA-1 files.
Conduct and document preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections for all definable features of work.
Review drawings, submittals, and work packages for technical compliance.
Manage materials inspection, handling, and storage in accordance with approved submittals.
Coordinate resolution of non-conformance items with subcontractors and project leadership.
Maintain accurate as-built documentation and support closeout processes.
Stop work if safety or quality is compromised-especially around SC/SS components.
Participate in QC and safety meetings, briefings, and project updates.