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QA/QC Manager - Federal Construction in Chicago

Date Posted: 16 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

QA/QC Manager – Federal Construction

Location: Chicago area

A respected commercial general contractor in the Chicago area is hiring a QA/QC Manager for federal projects. Chicago's scale of government work calls for someone who can run a CQC program with discipline and consistency. In this role, you will keep projects compliant, organized, and moving forward.

What You'll Do

  • Own the CQC plan on federal work and make sure it's followed in the field every day
  • Lead preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections for each definable feature of work
  • Drive submittals, transmittals, and test reports through review without slowing the job
  • Keep QC documentation clean and up to date in RMS/QCS
  • Serve as the go-to quality contact for government reps, the project team, and subs
  • Track deficiencies to closure and help the team build it right the first time

What You Bring

  • QA/QC experience on USACE or NAVFAC-style federal projects with a commercial general contractor
  • A working command of CQC, three-phase inspections, and submittal management
  • RMS/QCS familiarity
  • CQM-C certification preferred
  • Great people skills with government reps, superintendents, and trades alike

What We Offer

Competitive pay and benefits, steady federal work, and a team that values quality. You'll have the support to do the job right and room to grow your career.

Let's Talk

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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