Lead Quality Control Engineer

CEIS | Government is seeking a highly experienced Lead Quality Control Engineer (LQCE) to oversee quality assurance and control efforts across complex government infrastructure and construction projects. This role is instrumental in maintaining compliance with contract specifications, safety standards, and construction best practices.

The LQCE will exercise discretion and independent judgment to manage quality control protocols in both the field and office. Depending on assignment, this individual may lead QC for a large single-site project or support multiple smaller project sites. Mentorship of junior QC staff and strong cross-functional collaboration are key aspects of this role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and maintain the Project Quality Process Log (QPL); submit recommendations to the QC Manager.
• Under oversight of the Project Superintendent (PS), direct corrective actions for non-conforming work; issue stop-work as needed.
• Interpret and enforce contract documents, plans, and applicable building codes; submit RFIs and ensure field implementation.
• Coordinate daily test and inspection schedules based on trade partner requests and project phases.
• Support field execution through in-house punch walks, tagging processes, and pre-final punch list documentation.
• Audit subcontractor QC programs; engage with CEIS and client quality recognition initiatives.
• Champion the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and lessons-learned efforts; serve as a lead advocate for these systems.
• Participate in safety and housekeeping inspections per CEIS SAFE Program protocols.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (preferred).
• 35 years of experience supporting QC on large-scale commercial or government construction projects.
• Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills across multiple trades and teams.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel templates), Prolog, Primavera, and AutoCAD.
  
  

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Must understand specifications and code requirements across architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Moderate physical demands: must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally; work may require climbing, crouching, stooping, and walking job sites.
• Will regularly operate computers and office equipment; must have visual acuity for reading plans and performing field inspections.
• Must be able to drive to and between project sites as required.
  
  

CEIS | Government is a small business headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with key offices in San Francisco, CA and Pittsburgh, PA, and we are growing. You can be a key part of our team and help us continue to build our capabilities long-term. Our government clients include Department of Energy facilities like Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, while our commercial clients have included globally recognized firms. We specialize in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Construction Management, and Project Management. We have open, transparent communication without layers of bureaucracy, while also having a strong team to provide backup. We offer health, dental, vacation/sick, and a 401k with a generous match.

Learn more about us at https://www.ceis.com/government

CEIS | Government provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.