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Washington, DC

$105K - $125K/yr

Ensure that the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan is functioning properly based on client requirements, restrictions, and objectives. * Assist project managers and quality assurance ...

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QA Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

Ensure that the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan is functioning properly based on client requirements, restrictions, and objectives. * Assist project managers and quality assurance ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality assurance contractor in the United States is $44.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.54 and $54.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Quality Assurance (QA) Contractor is a temporary or project-based professional responsible for ensuring that products or services meet established quality standards. They work across various industries, such as software development, manufacturing, and healthcare, to identify defects, perform tests, and enforce compliance with regulations. QA Contractors design test plans, execute testing procedures, and report issues to improve overall quality. Their role is critical in maintaining product reliability and customer satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quality assurance contractor?

To thrive as a Quality Assurance Contractor, you should have a solid understanding of quality control processes, analytical thinking, and attention to detail, typically backed by experience in QA methodologies and relevant industry knowledge. Proficiency with testing tools (such as Selenium or JIRA), documentation systems, and often certifications like ISTQB or Six Sigma can be highly advantageous. Strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills help contractors collaborate effectively and deliver results within project timelines. These qualities are essential for ensuring that products or services meet required standards and for building productive relationships across project teams.

What does a typical workday look like for a quality assurance contractor?

A typical workday for a Quality Assurance Contractor involves reviewing project requirements, designing and executing test cases, and documenting results to ensure products meet quality standards. You may interact with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to clarify issues, report defects, and provide feedback on improvements. Depending on the organization, contractors often juggle multiple projects or switch between tasks frequently to meet tight deadlines. This role provides valuable opportunities to develop your technical skills and gain exposure to diverse industries and workflows. Most contractors work either independently or as part of small QA teams, often collaborating remotely or on-site depending on the project.

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Infographic showing various Quality Assurance Contractor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,338 per year, or $44.9 per hour.

QA Inspector

Markon

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Description

Markon is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Inspector and team leader with extensive construction industry expertise to provide Owner's Representative construction management services in support of a Department of War (DoW) client. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in construction quality assurance, ensuring contractor compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, specifications, and contract documents.

Responsibilities
  • Quality Assurance & Mentorship: Perform comprehensive quality assurance inspections and provide mentorship and guidance to Quality Assurance personnel.
  • SME Leadership: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in construction quality management and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Three Phases of Control.
  • Site Evaluations: Support Government personnel by conducting site evaluations, field surveys, and site visits to assess constructability, quality, and code compliance.
  • LiDAR Technology: Experience utilizing LiDAR scanning, point cloud data, or associated spatial imaging technologies for construction quality assurance, mapping, and site evaluations.
  • Planning & Estimating: Assist project Engineers, managers, and estimators with planning, budgeting, and estimating future construction projects.
  • QMS Oversight: Ensure construction contractors implement and maintain effective Quality Management Systems (QMS) that deliver work in compliance with approved designs, specifications, and contract requirements.
  • Workmanship Verification: Evaluate and verify quality workmanship in structural concrete, foundation and bearing soil preparation, stormwater and drainage systems, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and interior finishes.
  • Document Review: Review project drawings, specifications, codes, product data, and related documentation in preparation for inspections, preparatory phase meetings, initial phase inspections, follow-up phases, and quality assessments.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Communicate professionally and effectively with contractors, Government representatives, and project stakeholders regarding construction methods, quality standards, and corrective actions.
  • Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and maintain daily Quality Assurance reports, field observation reports, deficiency reports, and Non-Conformance Notices (NCNs); capture findings through effective photographic records and digital technologies.
  • Metrics & Briefings: Develop, maintain, and present project performance metrics, status briefings, and technical reports to Government leadership and program managers.
  • Submittal & RFI Review: Review and provide comments on all pre-construction and construction submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), and related project documentation in accordance with contract requirements and project specifications.
  • QC Plan Evaluation: Review and evaluate Contractor Quality Control (QC) Plans and Design Quality Control (DQC) Plans for compliance with project requirements.
  • Coordination Meetings: Lead and facilitate coordination meetings to ensure mutual understanding and alignment between Government representatives and construction contractors.
  • Team Collaboration: Work independently and collaboratively as part of an Integrated Project Team (IPT) to successfully deliver projects on behalf of the client.
Qualifications

Work Environment

  • Fieldwork: Position requires extensive fieldwork, including exposure to varying weather conditions and the ability to traverse uneven terrain.
  • Shift Flexibility: Must be available to work outside normal business hours, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays, approximately 25% of the time to observe contractor operations as required.

 

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field with a minimum of 15 years of construction experience.
  • Option 2: Minimum of 20 years of relevant construction management experience with a current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractor's certification.

Certifications

  • CQM: Current Construction Quality Management (CQM) Certification (Required)
  • OSHA 10: OSHA 10-Hour Certification (Required)
  • OSHA 30: OSHA 30-Hour Certification (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Technical Interpretation: Extensive experience interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Inspection Expertise: Proven experience inspecting construction materials, workmanship, and safety compliance.
  • Quality Principles: Strong understanding of construction quality management principles and practices.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and deliver briefings to senior leadership.
  • Technology Proficiency: Proficiency with digital reporting tools, Microsoft Office applications, tablets, and construction management software.
  • Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with Government personnel, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Clearance Requirements

  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance (HSPD-12 fingerprint-based background investigation).
Salary RangeUSD $95,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME