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QC Manager (CQC System Manager): USACE Quality Control Requirements
USACE and NAVFAC jobs need a named QC Manager who runs the contractor quality control program. AAAT3 helps you staff the role, certify it and run the three phases of control.
The rule
What the requirement says
“No construction work or testing may be performed unless the QC Manager is on the work site.”
— UFGS 01 45 00, Quality Control
In plain words: if the QC Manager or the approved alternate is not on site, the work stops. Plan coverage for every day and shift.
Key numbers
What the rules say
Combined experience required for the QC Manager, with 2–4 years as a QC Manager. Each contract picks the numbers
UFGS 01 45 00A QC Manager without a current CQM for Contractors certificate must get one within 90 days of award. It expires after 5 years
UFGS 01 45 00No construction work or testing may happen unless the QC Manager is on the work site
UFGS 01 45 00Three phases of control
Every definable feature of work, three times
Preparatory phase
Before work starts: plans, submittals, materials and the crew are checked and ready.
Initial phase
When work begins: check the first piece of work against the contract and set the standard.
Follow-up phase
Every day after: keep checking until that feature of work is complete.
How we do it
Step by step
Read Section 01 45 00
Find the experience, degree and duty options your contract selected.
Match the QC Manager
Check the resume against the contract’s requirements.
CQM certificate
Confirm a current CQM for Contractors certificate, or plan it within 90 days.
Name an alternate
The alternate must meet the same qualifications.
QC Plan
Write and submit the QC Plan and the list of definable features of work.
Three phases
Run preparatory, initial and follow-up phases for each feature of work.
Daily reports
Record inspections, tests and deficiencies every day.
Checklist
What we track and deliver
- QC Manager resume and letter of authority
- CQM for Contractors certificate
- Alternate QC Manager
- QC Plan
- Definable features of work list
- Three-phase meeting minutes
- Daily QC reports
- Testing plan and test log
- Rework items list
- Submittal register
Common problems
Where this usually goes wrong
Work starts without the QC Manager
Work and testing cannot happen without the QC Manager on site. We plan alternates and coverage.
Expired CQM certificate
The certificate lasts 5 years. We track the date and plan the refresher.
Skipping the preparatory phase
Most rework starts here. We run a preparatory meeting for every feature of work.
Too many hats
The QC Manager can act as superintendent only if the contract allows it. We check before roles are combined.
Standards
Codes and standards behind this role
5 standardsFederal government requirementIndustry recognized practice
Federal requirements
4- UFGS 01 45 00
Quality Control (USACE / NAVFAC / AFCEC)Federal
- FAR 52.246-12
Inspection of constructionFederal
- UFGS 01 33 00
Submittal proceduresFederal
- ER 1180-1-6
USACE construction quality managementFederal
Industry practice
1- ISO 9001
Quality management systemsIndustry
FAQ
Common questions
Is the QC Manager the same as the CQC System Manager?
Yes. The older USACE specification called the role CQC System Manager. The current joint specification, UFGS 01 45 00, calls it QC Manager.
Can the QC Manager also be the superintendent?
Only if your contract selects that option in Section 01 45 00. Otherwise the QC Manager manages only the QC program.
Where do you get the CQM for Contractors course?
USACE districts run the Construction Quality Management for Contractors course. The certificate expires after 5 years.
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