QA/QC Project Manager

Nuclear Threat Initiative, Inc · Rockville, Maryland, United States

$80K to $140K a year as published by the employer

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Summary

Lead project quality initiatives, manage inspections, and ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements in construction environments.

About this role

Overview

The Project QA/QC Manager serves as the primary project quality representative and works closely with project management, engineering, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and clients to ensure work is installed correctly, documented properly, and delivered in accordance with project requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the project-specific QA/QC plan and inspection strategy.

Review contract documents, specifications, drawings, RFIs, submittals, and approved shop drawings for quality requirements and installation risks.

Lead project quality kickoff meetings, pre-installation reviews, field inspections, audits, and quality coordination meetings.

Verify installations meet approved drawings, project specifications, industry standards, client requirements, and manufacturer installation instructions.

Inspect low-voltage systems including pathways, conveyance, structured cabling, fiber optics, copper systems, racks, cabinets, grounding and bonding, security, AV, and telecom spaces.

Manage deficiency logs, non-conformance reports, corrective actions, root cause reviews, and closure verification.

Review copper and fiber testing documentation, certification reports, labeling records, and turnover documentation.

Support commissioning activities, integrated systems testing, client inspections, final acceptance, and project closeout.

Maintain quality dashboards, audit records, inspection reports, testing status logs, training logs, and turnover readiness trackers.

Provide quality onboarding, field coaching, toolbox talks, mock inspections, and standards-based training support for project teams.

Analyze recurring quality issues and support continuous improvement across project teams and company QA/QC processes.

Assist with the creation and implementation of Training program, process and documentation

Provide Trainings to team members

Travel as needed

Qualification

7+ years of experience in low-voltage, telecommunications, electrical, mission-critical, or construction environments.

3+ years of experience in a QA/QC leadership, quality management, superintendent, or related construction management role.

Proven experience managing inspections, testing, quality documentation, corrective actions, commissioning support, and project turnover activities.

Experience working on data center, mission-critical, telecommunications, or large commercial construction projects preferred.

Strong understanding of structured cabling systems, fiber optics, pathways, conveyance systems, racks, cabinets, grounding and bonding, security, and AV systems.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings. Working knowledge of applicable industry standards, including BICSI best practices, TIA standards, NEC requirements, project specifications, and manufacturer installation standards.

Strong leadership, coaching, communication, documentation, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accountability in fast-paced construction environments.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, project management platforms, and quality tracking systems

Preferred Qualifications

BICSI RCDD

BICSI Technician (TECH)

BICSI Installer 2 Copper and/or Fiber

OSHA 30

Manufacturer certifications such as Panduit, Corning,Fluke, CommScope, Leviton, Belden, or equivalent

Quality management certification such as CQA or equivalent preferred

NTI is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, clients, partners and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

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About Nuclear Threat Initiative, Inc

NTI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan global security organization focused on reducing nuclear, biological, and emerging technology threats.

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