Quality, Commissioning & Turnover Manager

Position Summary

This position serves as the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) System Manager of record driving the execution of project quality control programs, commissioning and comprehensive turnover. The position requires a deep working knowledge with U.S Army Corps Engineers (USACE) protocols, contract requirements, and commercial/industrial facility commissioning procedures. WIELAND's Quality, Commissioning and Turnover Manager serves as the primary point of contact for Government quality assurance personnel, the manager bridges the gap between field execution, trade parter compliance and final contract closeout.

Job Functions

Project Execution

• Lead system inspections, testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB), and integrated functional systems testing.
• Manage commissioning milestones, as well as documentation to ensure successful project turnover.
• Manage project closeout and turnover, overseeing punch lists, final inspections, as built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties and contract closeout requirements.
• Direct preconstruction and construction quality planning, including constructability reviews, documentation standards, commissioning readiness, and procurement integration.
• Coordinate all project requirements and reviews with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), including installation-level reviewers.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and lessons learned to improve future quality, commissioning, and turnover processes within 30 days of project completion.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate quality, commissioning, turnover, and compliance risks through review of Prime Contract requirements, specifications, and submittal registers, implementing preventive or corrective actions to minimize project impacts.
• CUI Handling: Responsible for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with NIST SP 800-171 and company policies, including proper access controls, secure storage, transmission requirements, incident reporting, and audit readiness.
• Ensure project quality commissioning, and turnover objectives are achieved through ongoing risk assessment, communication with project leadership, and coordination of corrective action efforts.

Safety and Quality

• Develop, implement, and administer project-specific Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plans in accordance with USACE requirement, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, approved submittals, UFC/UFGS standards, and applicable FAR/DFARS provisions.
• Coordinate quality operations inspections, including site material testing, deficiency tracking, corrective actions, and trade partner quality compliance.
• Execute and document the USACE Three-Phase Control Process (preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections) for each definable feature of work to ensure contract compliance.
• Provide jobsite leadership by promoting safety, quality standards, commissioning readiness, and successful project turnover execution throughout all phases of the project.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, EM 385-1-1, the project Accident Prevention Plan (APP), site-specific safety plans, and project quality standards.
• Ensure all accidents, incidents, near misses, and quality-related events are reported and documents in accordance with company procedures and contract requirements.

Team Communication

• Interface with government QA representatives, Contracting Officers' Representatives (CORs), designers, and trade partners to facilitate quality communications, manage quality documentation and reporting through RMS and other required government systems, and maintain accurate compliance records that support successful project turnover.
• Meet regularly with project teams to review quality performance, commissioning activities, turnover milestones, inspections and filed conditions.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments, clients, trade partners, inspectors, and commissioning personnel.

Character & Culture

• Ability to receive methods for improvement or constructive criticism.
• Respects differences and similarities; listens and takes the time to understand viewpoints of others.
• Maintains and displays company values and culture.
• Key Performance Indicators are bolded above within Job Functions*

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial, industrial, or federal construction quality management, commissioning, or project closeout, including at least 2 years on USACE, NAVFAC, or other DoD construction projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USACE EM 385-1-1, ER 1180-1-6, and the USACE Three-Phase Control System, as applicable to project requirements.
• Familiarity with USACE RMS/QCS reporting and documentation procedures.
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE commissioning guidelines, UFGS commissioning specifications, and commercial building systems.
• Employees must comply with all applicable federal, client, and company drug-free workplace requirements, including ongoing drug testing required by contract or law.
• Strong organizational, technical documentation, communication, and subcontractor management skills.
• USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification required or ability to obtain before assignment, as dictated by contract requirements.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation and obtain and maintain access to federal installations, U.S citizenship may be required by contract.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel and reside near project sites for extended periods.

Additional Job Information

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.