Quality Engineering Manager 2 - Frederick, MD
M.C. Dean
Frederick, MD · Posted September 22, 2026
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About the job
Overview
About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values, agility, expertise, and trust we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information. ( Applicant must have an Active Top-Secret with the ability to obtain Top-Secret/SCI and PSD Clearance required.)
On behalf of VP of Quality Assurance/Quality Control, this position is directly responsible for documenting, managing, implementing and institutionalizing the various Quality Control activities at the project site. This position reports directly to Vice President of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (or designated representative in QAQC service center).
Responsibilities
Incorporate and lead M.C. Dean's Quality Management System on the assigned project, specifically ensuring:
Control of Documents and Records
Control of Nonconforming Installation
Initiation, follow-up, and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
Document and Implement the Quality Plan tailored to project specifications/contractual requirements
Partner with the project team in understanding the complete scope of work for the project.
Establish and lead 3-Phase Quality Control Process conducting preparatory, initial and follow-up phase inspections.
Collect data from internal inspections on conformity to requirements and compliance to procedures and prepare weekly inspection data log (Field Data Collection Report).
Initiate/Assign/Manage Discrepancy Notices, Corrective Action Reports, Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Identify and provide solutions to project specific issues based on knowledge, experience and outside resources.
Manage the punch list identification and closeout process.
Establish and lead quality initiatives for the project.
Participate in the review of Engineering deliverables (Drawing (Design/Detail), Specification, Submittals) and ensure all comments generated during these reviews are addressed.
Provide oversight and coordinate 3rd party peer design and 3rd party testing agencies, implement recommendations as necessary.
Participate in the daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) meetings ensuring Quality items/issues for the scope of the work are discussed.
Develop and submit daily quality control reports
Assess project performance under the quality management system and provide management, guidance, assistance, and support to the project team as required.
Perform receipt inspections of all procured materials.
Participate and provide logistical support in the execution of internal audits.
Perform Quality Control tasks to include:
Contract document review for compliance: RFP, Specs, Drawings, Submittals, etc.
Review design documents for constructability and contract compliance.
Implement 3-Phase Quality Control approach: Preparatory meetings, Initial inspections, and Follow-up inspections for all applicable Definable Features of Work.
Create detailed project specific installation checklists for field workers.
Perform inspections on all work performed in detail, efficiently, and in conjunction with Owner/QC.
Collect data, analyze for continuous improvement, and share with project team weekly.
Participate in daily safety meetings to discuss Quality issues and concerns.
Attend all required project meetings to provide resolution to any Quality issues from Owner/QC.
Manage and assist in resolving all Quality or Commissioning punch-lists.
Direct interface with /Owner/End user to ensure requirements are understood and communicated to the project team.
Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Science
Must have 10+ years’ experience as a Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Construction Manager on similar type and size construction
Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a QC Manager
Must be familiar with EM 385-1-1
Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a QC Manager.
Ability to work on sensitive projects involving critical systems
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent problem solving, analyzing, and resolving skills
Ability to communicate at all levels of construction
Keen attention to detail
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Ability to read, interpret and review construction drawings and documents
Must pass basic background check
Knowledge of USACE/NAVFAC 3-Phase Quality Control System
Experience on military bases, government contracts a plus
CQM certification is HIGHLY preferred
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Active Top-Secret/SCI Clearance required.
Personal Characteristics: Leads by Example Team Builder Focused Strong Mentor (For A/QCM) Driven Results Oriented Hands-on Detail Oriented.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information. ( Applicant must have an Active Top-Secret with the ability to obtain Top-Secret/SCI and PSD Clearance required.)
Personal Characteristics:
Leads by Example
Team Builder
Focused
Strong Mentor (For A/QCM)
Driven
Results Oriented
Hands-on
Detail Oriented
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave
Abilities:
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Pay Range
USD $150,080.00 - USD $187,600.00 /Yr.
Incorporate and lead M.C. Dean's Quality Management System on the assigned project, specifically ensuring:
Control of Documents and Records
Control of Nonconforming Installation
Initiation, follow-up, and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
Document and Implement the Quality Plan tailored to project specifications/contractual requirements
Partner with the project team in understanding the complete scope of work for the project.
Establish and lead 3-Phase Quality Control Process conducting preparatory, initial and follow-up phase inspections.
Collect data from internal inspections on conformity to requirements and compliance to procedures and prepare weekly inspection data log (Field Data Collection Report).
Initiate/Assign/Manage Discrepancy Notices, Corrective Action Reports, Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Identify and provide solutions to project specific issues based on knowledge, experience and outside resources.
Manage the punch list identification and closeout process.
Establish and lead quality initiatives for the project.
Participate in the review of Engineering deliverables (Drawing (Design/Detail), Specification, Submittals) and ensure all comments generated during these reviews are addressed.
Provide oversight and coordinate 3rd party peer design and 3rd party testing agencies, implement recommendations as necessary.
Participate in the daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) meetings ensuring Quality items/issues for the scope of the work are discussed.
Develop and submit daily quality control reports
Assess project performance under the quality management system and provide management, guidance, assistance, and support to the project team as required.
Perform receipt inspections of all procured materials.
Participate and provide logistical support in the execution of internal audits.
Perform Quality Control tasks to include:
Contract document review for compliance: RFP, Specs, Drawings, Submittals, etc.
Review design documents for constructability and contract compliance.
Implement 3-Phase Quality Control approach: Preparatory meetings, Initial inspections, and Follow-up inspections for all applicable Definable Features of Work.
Create detailed project specific installation checklists for field workers.
Perform inspections on all work performed in detail, efficiently, and in conjunction with Owner/QC.
Collect data, analyze for continuous improvement, and share with project team weekly.
Participate in daily safety meetings to discuss Quality issues and concerns.
Attend all required project meetings to provide resolution to any Quality issues from Owner/QC.
Manage and assist in resolving all Quality or Commissioning punch-lists.
Direct interface with /Owner/End user to ensure requirements are understood and communicated to the project team.
Must have a Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Science
Must have 10+ years’ experience as a Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Construction Manager on similar type and size construction
Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a QC Manager
Must be familiar with EM 385-1-1
Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a QC Manager.
Ability to work on sensitive projects involving critical systems
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent problem solving, analyzing, and resolving skills
Ability to communicate at all levels of construction
Keen attention to detail
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Ability to read, interpret and review construction drawings and documents
Must pass basic background check
Knowledge of USACE/NAVFAC 3-Phase Quality Control System
Experience on military bases, government contracts a plus
CQM certification is HIGHLY preferred
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Active Top-Secret/SCI Clearance required.
Personal Characteristics: Leads by Example Team Builder Focused Strong Mentor (For A/QCM) Driven Results Oriented Hands-on Detail Oriented.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information. ( Applicant must have an Active Top-Secret with the ability to obtain Top-Secret/SCI and PSD Clearance required.)
Personal Characteristics:
Leads by Example
Team Builder
Focused
Strong Mentor (For A/QCM)
Driven
Results Oriented
Hands-on
Detail Oriented
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave
Abilities:
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.