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Quality Control Manager

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Washington, DC · Posted September 11, 2026

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About the job

The Opportunity

A full-service general contractor with deep roots in the Washington, DC metro is looking for a Quality Control Manager to lead QA/QC on large-scale federal, institutional, and historic/landmark construction projects. This is a firm whose portfolio includes some of the most recognizable buildings in the country.

What You'd Be Doing

Developing and owning the project's Quality Control Plan, including review and approval of work plans and product submissions

Running the Three-Phase Inspection Program: preparatory meetings/reports, initial phase inspections/reports, follow-up inspections/reports, and final phase inspections/reports

Maintaining a site-specific test log; examining materials and equipment for compliance

Managing the non-compliance log and corrective action program; verifying dimensional requirements against as-built drawings

Preparing, distributing, and maintaining contemporaneous daily reports

Photo-documenting job-site accidents/incidents before the scene is disturbed, coordinating with the Safety Department, and delivering annotated photos within 24 hours

What They're Looking For

Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field + 5 years of construction experience (or Associate's degree + 10 years of construction experience)

Working knowledge of QA/QC procedures and practices with the Corps of Engineers

Successful track record in construction practices

Current USACE CQM Management Certificate required

US Citizenship required

Reports to the VP & General Manager, with close day-to-day coordination alongside the onsite Superintendent, PM, and Project Executive