Tidewater is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager (QCM) to support federal construction projects throughout the NAVFAC Washington Area of Responsibility. The QCM will serve as the lead quality representative for assigned projects and be responsible for ensuring all construction activities comply with contract requirements, specifications, and federal quality standards. Projects may include renovations, facilities modernization, civil improvements, and interior and exterior construction across military and government installations.

About Us

Tidewater was founded in 1983 as an industrial hygiene (IH) and environmental consulting services provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Today, Tidewater has over 140 employees performing work across three divisions involving environmental consulting, facilities, and construction. Our environmental division includes consulting, remediation, radiological, and IH service lines. Tidewater is headquartered in Elkridge, Maryland. We currently have eight offices throughout the United States including California, Ohio, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania with additional personnel working in Japan, Kenya, and Germany. Our business spans over 75 multi-year government contracts and an average of 1,000 projects annually for Federal, State, municipal, and commercial clients worldwide.

We are proud to offer our clients and business partnerships an employee base that includes a dynamic mix of industry experts and field personnel. This includes project managers, engineers, geologists, scientists, health physicists, industrial hygienists, health and safety specialists, cost estimators, site superintendents, tank inspectors, licensed drillers, radiological technicians, lead/mold/asbestos assessors, HVAC personnel, and general field technicians and equipment operators.

Tidewater’s core values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, growth, and service, guide employee decision making, relationship building, problem solving, and help to develop and achieve personal and professional goals. Our organization’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion framework strives to promote, fair treatment and full participation of all people and to create a positive work culture that fosters trust, respect, engagement, and contributes to our success and growth.

Tidewater values its workforce and provides a comprehensive and extensive benefit package including company sponsored Life, Accidental Death, and Disability (AD&D) Insurance, health insurance (health, dental, and vision); 401K Plan with employer match, continuing education reimbursement, and paid leave.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control Program Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Control Plans in accordance with contract requirements.
• Manage and administer project quality programs throughout all phases of construction.
• Ensure compliance with project drawings, specifications, UFC/UFGS standards, and contractual requirements.
• Establish and maintain quality procedures and inspection processes.

Three-Phase Quality Control Process

• Conduct and document Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up inspections.
• Coordinate required inspections with project teams, subcontractors, and government representatives.
• Monitor ongoing work activities to verify compliance with approved standards.
• Identify quality deficiencies and implement corrective actions.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain project quality records and documentation including:
• Daily quality reports
• Deficiency logs
• Punch lists
• Testing documentation
• Inspection reports
• Material certifications
• Corrective action documentation
• Prepare quality status reports and provide updates to project leadership.

Contract Compliance

• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals for compliance.
• Coordinate and monitor testing requirements and third-party inspections.
• Verify materials and installed systems meet contract requirements.
• Assist with project closeout and turnover documentation.

Team Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, SSHOs, subcontractors, and government stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and quality planning discussions.
• Support project teams in resolving quality issues quickly and effectively.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Minimum 5–10 years of construction experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years serving as a Quality Control Manager on federal construction projects.
• Experience supporting projects involving:
• Renovations
• Civil/site improvements
• Interior construction
• Exterior construction
• Facility modernization

Federal Construction Experience

• Prior experience supporting federal agencies such as:
• NAVFAC
• USACE
• DHA
• GSA
• OBO
• Other government agencies
• Thorough understanding of federal construction processes and quality requirements.

Required Certifications

• Current CQM-C Certification (Construction Quality Management for Contractors)

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 30
• EM-385 familiarity
• CPR/First Aid
• Additional construction or safety certifications

Technical Skills

• Experience with RMS/QCS systems preferred
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of scheduling software and construction management systems preferred

Professional Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organization and documentation abilities
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

What You'll Love:

• A dynamic blend of fieldwork, office tasks, and technical challenges
• The perfect balance of autonomy to lead your team.
• Opportunities for cross-training and exposure to a diverse range of clients and projects.
• A tight-knit community of experts who value collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance, a 401k match, tuition assistance, annual performance-based incentive bonus and more.
• A flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience supervising commercial, institutional, or federal construction projects; 5 years’ experience as a QC Manager on United States Military or Federal agency construction contracts of comparable cost, type, and complexity.
• Experience with RS Means as an estimating tool is a plus
• Proficiency with construction software (Procore preferred), MS Project or Primavera, and Microsoft 365.
• OSHA 30 (or ability to obtain within 30 days) and current First Aid/CPR.
• Have familiarity with safety standards listed in EM 385 1-1 and/or OSHA 1926
• Valid driver’s license; ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and DHS/FLETC background/suitability for site access.
• Physical ability to conduct field walks, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs intermittently.