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Actalent Construction Quality Control Manager in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job Description:
The Quality Control Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that all design and construction activities meet project specifications, contractual requirements, and federal standards. This role provides the technical expertise needed to review, inspect, and document daily work activities with precision and consistency.
While the Project Manager and Superintendent oversee overall project delivery, the QC Manager focuses exclusively on enforcing quality requirements and compliance. To maintain independence from competing priorities (schedule, safety, productivity), the QC Manager reports directly to the Superintendent.
This position is based on Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, South Dakota, supporting a high‑visibility national defense program.
Why You Should Be Interested:
Per Diem at GSA rate – approx. $3,346/month + $2,068 subsistence allowance (tax‑advantaged)
Long‑term federal pipeline – follow‑on opportunities in Cheyenne, Colorado Springs, and Texas
Mission‑critical federal program – front‑end of a $1B+ B‑21 Raider construction program
Work alongside a team of experienced QCMs with strong structure and clear expectations
High‑visibility project that strengthens your resume in federal, USACE, and defense-sector work
Be part of a respected, 100% employee‑owned general contractor
Company culture built on integrity, honesty, and accountability, with long-term employee investment through ownership
Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth, training, and working on large, complex federal projects
Responsibilities:
Implement and manage the full USACE Three‑Phase Quality Control Program
Conduct inspections, documentation, testing coordination, and daily reporting
Ensure all work complies with contract documents, specifications, and federal standards
Support commissioning, submittal review, rework tracking, and corrective action processes
Coordinate closely with the Superintendent while maintaining independence from production
Interface with USACE, design teams, subcontractors, and Air Force personnel
Maintain documentation required for federal audits and project closeout
Uphold strict safety and security standards, working adjacent to active runways and live airfield operations
Qualifications:
Required
5+ years of experience as a contractor Quality Control Manager on USACE Federal projects
Minimum 2 years of construction experience on relevant vertical construction projects
QC experience on $50M+ ground‑up or federal projects
Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
Strong understanding of federal documentation standards and USACE QC protocols
Preferred
Prior experience working on Air Force, DoD, or highly secure federal job sites
Strong documentation skills and familiarity with RMS/QCS software
Work Environment: On-site at Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, SD
Project Snapshot – B‑21 Raider Program (Ellsworth AFB):
Project: B‑21 Environmental Protection Structures (EPS)
Location: Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, SD
Scope:
$60M ground‑up project supporting the Air Force’s first Main Operating Base for the B‑21 Raider
Includes open/semi‑open aircraft shelters designed to protect aircraft from weather and reduce maintenance downtime
Key Conditions:
Construction next to active runways
Live‑airfield environment with strict safety/security protocols
Full compliance with USACE Three‑Phase QC and federal documentation requirements
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
Offers a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (H S A), Accident Coverage, Company Sponsored Basic life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation, Sick Leave, and 401K with Company Matching.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.