Quality Control Manager - Marine construction

Location: Indo-Pacific Region

ECC is seeking a Quality Control Manager that is responsible for managing the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) program and organization for large-scale marine construction projects in the Indo-Pacific region (islands). The QC Manager shall ensure full compliance with the site-specific Quality Control Plan, contract requirements, approved submittals, and construction drawings.

This role requires extensive experience in heavy civil and marine construction, including but not limited to pile driving, marine concrete, structural steel, dredging support structures, seawalls, wharves, piers, bulkheads, quay walls, and waterfront infrastructure.

The Quality Control Manager will serve as the primary point of contact on all matters related to the CQC Program and will lead formal communication with the client, including USACE or other Federal/DoD representatives, as applicable. In this position, you will:

Ensure all marine construction activities are performed in accordance with the approved Quality Control Plan, contract drawings, technical specifications, approved submittals, and applicable building codes and standards

Oversee quality control operations for major marine construction components including pile installation, cast-in-place concrete, precast elements, structural steel erection, marine coatings, dredging interfaces, and waterfront structural systems

Implement and enforce the Three-Phase Control Process (Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up) for definable features of work

Conduct preparatory meetings for marine construction activities and verify work plans, material approvals, and inspection/testing requirements prior to execution

Coordinate, monitor, and document required inspections and testing (concrete testing, compaction, welding inspections, coating inspections, pile integrity testing, load testing, etc.)

Inspect and document receipt of marine construction materials including piling, reinforcing steel, structural steel, precast components, aggregates, and specialty marine products to ensure compliance with contract requirements

Review and process submittals for compliance with construction drawings and specifications; ensure timely submission and tracking

Author and maintain quality documentation including daily QC reports, testing logs, deficiency logs, inspection reports, and client correspondence

Prepare, track, and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) related to construction drawings, specifications, and field conditions

Identify non-conforming work and initiate corrective actions, including stop work authority when construction does not meet contract requirements

Coordinate closely with project management, superintendents, subcontractors, and testing laboratories to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout marine construction operations

Support project closeout activities including punch list management, as-built documentation review, testing certification collection, and final quality verification

Promote integration of quality control with project safety and construction execution planning

Perform other quality management duties as assigned in support of project delivery

In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned as required to support project success

Requirements

Demonstrated experience managing quality control programs on large-scale marine or heavy civil construction projects

Minimum five (5) years of experience in construction quality control, including at least two (2) years as a Quality Control Manager on marine or waterfront construction projects

Strong knowledge of marine construction practices including pile driving, marine concrete placement, cofferdams, structural steel erection, and waterfront infrastructure construction

Current Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors certification or ability to obtain within 60 days

Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats with clients, government representatives, subcontractors, and project teams

Proven leadership in directing subcontractors and construction teams in meeting quality requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management systems, and digital quality documentation platforms

Willingness and ability to work on-site in the Indo-Pacific region with rotational travel as approved by project management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or related technical field. Equivalent construction experience may be substituted where applicable

Preferred Qualifications

Ten (10) or more years of experience in heavy civil or marine construction

Five (5) or more years serving as a Quality Control Manager on marine, port, waterfront, or coastal infrastructure projects

Prior experience on U.S. Federal Government or DoD marine construction projects, particularly with USACE

Proven experience using USACE Resident Management System (RMS)

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification

ACI Certification (Concrete Field Testing Technician or equivalent)

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or coatings inspection certification (preferred for marine steel structures)

First Aid and CPR Certification

Applicable Quality certifications (e.g., CQCM, CQM-C, or equivalent)

Experience working in remote or international project environments

ECC targeted salary range for US locations average is $85,000 to $125,000 annually. Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.

Benefits Offered for Full-Time positions:

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time off and Holiday Pay

401k with deferral matching, ESOP, Student Debt Reduction Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Company-matching charitable giving program