Job Title: Lead Construction Quality Control Manager - Federal Government Projects
Location: Flowood, MS
Position Type: Full-Time
On-Site
Reports To: Federal Market Division Manager
Company Overview
Alliant Construction is a commercial construction company headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, working with private owners, developers, governmental agencies, and other partners. We are a division of Ergon Construction Group, an Ergon Inc. company. We are committed to hard work and continuous improvement, as well as the highest standards of safety, quality, and service. Our team members have proven track records of success and integrity with considerable experience designing, estimating, building, and managing projects.
Position Overview
The Lead Construction Quality Control Manager (CQCM) is responsible for overseeing and managing the Quality Control Program on Alliant Constructions federal construction projects. This role ensures compliance with all contract specifications and regulatory requirements, including USACEs Three-Phase Control System (EM 385-1-1) and UFGS standards. The CQCM works closely with project management, field teams, subcontractors, and government representatives to ensure that work is performed to the highest standard of quality.
Qualifications
• 5 years of quality control experience on federal construction projects within the last 15 years. • USACENAVFAC Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification current. • Solid understanding of USACE EM 385-1-1, UFGS, OSHA 1926, and federal construction protocols. • Strong communication and leadership skills with experience coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors. • Proficient in reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and technical submittals. • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of producing comprehensive and compliant documentation.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary quality representative on federal construction job sites for Alliant Construction. • Implement and manage the Three-Phase Control System (Preparatory, Initial, Follow-Up) for each definable feature of work in accordance with USACE and NAVFAC requirements. • Develop and maintain the project-specific Quality Control Plan (QCP) and ensure its application throughout all phases of construction. • Review drawings, specifications, and submittals for contract compliance and quality assurance. • Lead and document daily QC activities, including inspections, testing, and coordination with third-party testing labs and special inspectors. • Facilitate and document all preparatory meetings, QC inspections, and deficiency tracking. • Ensure that materials and workmanship meet all contractual and regulatory standards before progressing to the next phase of work. • Act as the primary liaison with federal Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs), design teams, and client stakeholders. • Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, punch lists, and closeout documentation. • Maintain and submit project documentation through systems like RMS 3.0 QCS or other government-specified platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent field experience. • Experience using RMS 3.0 QCS or other government quality management platforms. • Previous success managing vertical and horizontal construction, including sitework, utilities, structural systems, and building envelopes. • Familiarity with Design-Build project delivery and LEED or sustainability standards. • Additional certifications such as CHCQM, ICC, or LEED AP are a plus.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to conduct field inspections, walk, and stand on active construction sites for long periods. • Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work in all weather conditions.
Why Join Alliant Construction
At Alliant, we dont just build projects - we build partnerships. Youll be joining a team dedicated to excellence, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact through high-quality federal construction work. Our strong safety culture, commitment to integrity, and client-first approach drive everything we do. All new hires are contingent on the passing of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, Ergon, Inc., and its consolidated subsidiaries are built on a foundation of petroleum-related enterprises begun in 1954 by its Chairman, Leslie B. Lampton. Starting as a petroleum retailer with only two employees, Ergon has evolved into a network of market-leading companies employing over 2,300 people. Ergon operates as a sophisticated crude oil processor, transporter and marketer of refined products. It also functions as a producer and marketer of specialty asphalt products, as well as an oil and gas explorer and real estate developer. In addition, Ergon manufactures state-of-the-art road maintenance products and equipment.
The Company’s roots are in the petroleum industry service areas, including trucking and propane distribution, marine transportation and petroleum marketing services. Through acquisitions and from merging other company operations into a base of entities that would become Ergon subsidiaries, including ventures in refining, terminaling, asphalt marketing, mid-river operations, exploration, maintenance support and real estate, we have moved forward to become a well-diversified portfolio of companies.