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Description

Traveling Quality Control Manager (QCM) – Federal Construction

Location: Chicago, IL-Based Federal Contractor | Nationwide Project Assignments

Schedule: Full-Time | Rotational Travel | No Relocation Required

Compensation: $130,000 – $180,000+ DOE + Bonuses + Travel Package + Per Diem

About Us:

We are a respected Chicago-based federal construction contractor delivering complex projects for U.S. Government clients across the country. Our work is focused on mission-critical federal facilities, VA Hospitals, military installations, secure government buildings, infrastructure upgrades, and large-scale modernization programs. Built around service, accountability, technical excellence, and disciplined project execution, we offer experienced construction professionals the opportunity to lead meaningful federal work while building a long-term career in one of the most stable and specialized sectors of the construction industry.

The Position:

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Quality Control Manager (QCM) to lead quality control programs on large-scale federal construction projects nationwide.

This is a high-impact role for a senior construction quality professional with strong federal project experience, deep knowledge of USACE/NAVFAC/DoD standards, and direct exposure to complex projects valued at $25M+. The QCM will serve as a key on-site leader responsible for ensuring all work is completed in accordance with contract documents, federal quality standards, project specifications, and owner expectations.

This opportunity is ideal for a highly organized, documentation-driven QCM who understands the pace, structure, and accountability required on federal jobsites, including VA Hospitals, federal facilities, military construction, occupied renovations, secure sites, and mission-critical upgrades.

Project Focus

• VA Hospitals and healthcare facility upgrades
• Federal facilities and secure government buildings
• DoD, USACE, NAVFAC, and military construction projects
• Large-scale modernization and renovation programs
• Mission-critical infrastructure and facility improvements
• Projects valued at $25M+
• Nationwide federal project assignments

Travel Rotation

• Nationwide project assignments
• Rotational travel schedule
• Approximately 3 weeks on-site
• 1 weekend home rotation, typical cadence
• Company-supported travel arrangements
• No relocation required

What You’ll Do

• Lead and administer the project Quality Control Program from startup through closeout.
• Serve as the on-site quality leader for federal construction projects.
• Manage daily quality reporting, documentation, inspections, testing, and compliance tracking.
• Conduct and document Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up inspections as part of the USACE Three-Phase Quality Control process.
• Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and quality documentation for compliance.
• Coordinate inspections with testing agencies, subcontractors, field teams, government representatives, and project leadership.
• Maintain deficiency logs, punch lists, Non-Conformance Reports, corrective actions, and closeout documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with federal quality standards, contract requirements, project specifications, and client expectations.
• Interface directly with USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, VA, federal clients, owners, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Support project planning, field coordination, sequencing, constructability reviews, and quality risk prevention.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain accurate records of progress, inspections, testing, and project conditions.
• Participate in project meetings and provide quality-related updates, recommendations, solutions, and leadership.
• Help maintain a jobsite culture centered on safety, accountability, communication, teamwork, and high-quality federal project delivery.

Job Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction quality control and/or field construction experience.
• Must have strong experience on USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, VA, military, or federal construction projects.
• Must have direct experience supporting large-scale construction projects valued at $25M+.
• Proven ability to manage project-level QA/QC programs on active federal jobsites.
• Strong understanding of federal contracting procedures, documentation standards, and government project requirements.
• Working knowledge of USACE Three-Phase Quality Control procedures.
• CQM-C Certification required.
• OSHA 30 required.
• First Aid/CPR preferred or required depending on project assignment.
• EM 385-1-1 experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, testing, inspections, and quality standards.
• Ability to interface professionally with government representatives, owners, subcontractors, vendors, field teams, and executive leadership.
• Strong communication, leadership, documentation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel nationally for project assignments, including remote or secure federal facilities.
• Experience with RMS, Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and federal project documentation systems is highly preferred.

What’s Offered

• Salary: $130,000 – $180,000+ DOE
• Project performance bonuses
• Travel package and per diem
• Company-paid travel arrangements
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO, vacation, and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional development and certification support
• Federal construction training and leadership development opportunities
• Long-term project stability with a strong federal backlog
• Clear advancement path into senior QA/QC, field leadership, and operations roles
• Exposure to high-profile VA Hospital, federal facility, DoD, USACE, NAVFAC, military, and mission-critical projects nationwide

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is a strong opportunity to join a specialized federal contractor with a respected Chicago presence and a growing national footprint. The company is built for federal construction, with experienced leadership, strong systems, and a project portfolio centered around government clients, federal facilities, VA Hospitals, military installations, and mission-critical infrastructure.

For an experienced QCM, this role offers the ability to lead quality on complex $25M+ federal projects while working with respected project teams, government stakeholders, and long-term federal clients. You’ll step into a visible field leadership role with strong compensation, travel support, project stability, and a clear path for continued advancement within the federal construction market.

Apply Today

Apply directly to this job posting with your updated resume for immediate and confidential consideration.

For additional information regarding current project openings and upcoming opportunities, please contact:

Adam Boals

Bancroft Staffing Partners

adam.boals@bancroftsp.com

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