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Job Announcement
This position performs quality control and assurance of contractor work for the repair, maintenance, and replacement of complex commercial building HVAC and plumbing equipment for a portfolio of over 250 critical commercial buildings comprising of over 12 million gross sq feet of rentable space. Buildings include but are not limited to single story, multi-story and high-rise buildings. The incumbent will provide strong knowledge of commercial building complete mechanical equipment and systems. Works under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor and/or Facilities Manager.
Other duties include:
- Ensures all contractor work as well as operations are compliant with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and state and federal regulation such as Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), OSHA, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- This role requires good physical ability, as the engineer will spend 75% of their day in the field conducting inspections and driving to sites.
- Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing business needs of the organization.
Note: This position is designated as an Essential Employee.
Employment Standards
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus, one year of professional experience in the appropriate engineering field.
Valid driver’s license
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current and valid Master HVAC License
- At least 7 years’ of experience as the lead and accountable person for the maintenance, repair, and operation of complex commercial HVAC equipment in high-rise, mid-rise, and low-rise buildings with a portfolio of over 3 million square feet to include two years of supervisory experience.
- Fundamental knowledge of Trane, Siemens, Automated Logic, and Delta Building Automation Controls with 3 years operator experience.
- At least 3 years’ of experience supporting and overseeing commercial Facilities Maintenance HVAC contractors and contracts.
- Experience working with commercial building Building Automation Systems in the maintenance, repair, and operation of large commercial building HVAC systems.
- Experience as the primary and lead HVAC technical expert and quality control inspector responsible for the day-to-day oversight, troubleshooting, and management for the operation, repair and replacement of complex HVAC systems AND components for a large portfolio (over 5 million square feet of occupiable space) of varied commercial building types and uses.
- Experience with the management and oversight of the operations/maintenance of a large physical plant commercial building LEED certified HVAC system energy efficiency.
- Experience reviewing AND managing a commercial building HVAC system maintenance, repair, and operations program with over $2M in annual expenses as the lead, primary and accountable decision maker, and mechanical technical expert.
- Demonstrated strong familiarity with operations and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems supporting commercial buildings.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and understand HVAC and associated subsystems design documents to include blueprints, building plans, specifications, and warranties.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to hear normal building equipment and alarms and verbal warnings in occupied buildings and building sub-system work areas. Good dexterity for hands on work. Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, balance, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Must have mobility for standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, kneeling, reaching overhead, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling for extended periods of time while performing work. Must be able to climb up 12 ft step ladders and extension ladders, fixed wall and roof mount ladders, and cage ladders up to 35 ft as well as climb stairs up to 12 stories. Must be able to wear and physically complete necessary tasks while wearing OSHA approved and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include but not limited to safety shoes, safety gloves, hardhat, safety clothing, ear protection, respirator, etc. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Note: This job announcement is listed with a closing date of 9/11/26 and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process may close prior to the currently advertised closing date when the position has been filled.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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Job Announcement
This position performs quality control and assurance of contractor work for the repair, maintenance, and replacement of complex commercial building HVAC and plumbing equipment for a portfolio of over 250 critical commercial buildings comprising of over 12 million gross sq feet of rentable space. Buildings include but are not limited to single story, multi-story and high-rise buildings. The incumbent will provide strong knowledge of commercial building complete mechanical equipment and systems. Works under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor and/or Facilities Manager.
Other duties include:
- Ensures all contractor work as well as operations are compliant with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and state and federal regulation such as Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), OSHA, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- This role requires good physical ability, as the engineer will spend 75% of their day in the field conducting inspections and driving to sites.
- Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing business needs of the organization.
Note: This position is designated as an Essential Employee.
Employment Standards
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus, one year of professional experience in the appropriate engineering field.
Valid driver’s license
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current and valid Master HVAC License
- At least 7 years’ of experience as the lead and accountable person for the maintenance, repair, and operation of complex commercial HVAC equipment in high-rise, mid-rise, and low-rise buildings with a portfolio of over 3 million square feet to include two years of supervisory experience.
- Fundamental knowledge of Trane, Siemens, Automated Logic, and Delta Building Automation Controls with 3 years operator experience.
- At least 3 years’ of experience supporting and overseeing commercial Facilities Maintenance HVAC contractors and contracts.
- Experience working with commercial building Building Automation Systems in the maintenance, repair, and operation of large commercial building HVAC systems.
- Experience as the primary and lead HVAC technical expert and quality control inspector responsible for the day-to-day oversight, troubleshooting, and management for the operation, repair and replacement of complex HVAC systems AND components for a large portfolio (over 5 million square feet of occupiable space) of varied commercial building types and uses.
- Experience with the management and oversight of the operations/maintenance of a large physical plant commercial building LEED certified HVAC system energy efficiency.
- Experience reviewing AND managing a commercial building HVAC system maintenance, repair, and operations program with over $2M in annual expenses as the lead, primary and accountable decision maker, and mechanical technical expert.
- Demonstrated strong familiarity with operations and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems supporting commercial buildings.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and understand HVAC and associated subsystems design documents to include blueprints, building plans, specifications, and warranties.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to hear normal building equipment and alarms and verbal warnings in occupied buildings and building sub-system work areas. Good dexterity for hands on work. Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, balance, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Must have mobility for standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, kneeling, reaching overhead, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling for extended periods of time while performing work. Must be able to climb up 12 ft step ladders and extension ladders, fixed wall and roof mount ladders, and cage ladders up to 35 ft as well as climb stairs up to 12 stories. Must be able to wear and physically complete necessary tasks while wearing OSHA approved and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include but not limited to safety shoes, safety gloves, hardhat, safety clothing, ear protection, respirator, etc. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Note: This job announcement is listed with a closing date of 9/11/26 and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process may close prior to the currently advertised closing date when the position has been filled.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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Who's Hiring
- LAUKOA21
- RQ Construction14
- Oldcastle Infrastructure14
- Arrowhead Contracting14
- Rizonet Consulting12
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing33
- Chemicals & Materials26
- Staffing & Recruiting26
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals26
- Construction & Real Estate19
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field
- Experience managing quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
- Proficiency with root cause analysis methods including 8D, FMEA, and fishbone diagrams
- ASQ certification such as CQM, CQE, or CQA preferred or required
- Hands-on experience conducting internal audits and managing corrective action processes
- Familiarity with statistical process control tools and quality inspection software
Tips for Your Quality Control Manager Job Search
Quantify defect reduction on your resume
Quality control manager resumes stall when they list duties instead of outcomes. Replace phrases like 'managed inspection processes' with specific reductions in defect rates, customer complaints, or audit findings you drove. Hiring managers scan for proof that your oversight moved a measurable needle.
Highlight the right certifications upfront
ASQ certifications like CQM, CQE, and CQA carry real weight in manufacturing and regulated industries. If you hold one, put it in your resume headline, not buried in a credentials section. Applicants who lead with these credentials get past initial screens faster in compliance-heavy roles.
Filter openings by industry and compliance framework
A quality control manager role in medical devices under FDA 21 CFR Part 820 is a different job than one in automotive under IATF 16949. Target listings that match the regulatory environment you know best, so your resume speaks directly to the systems and standards already in your background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quality control manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a process audit walkthrough
Interviewers for quality control manager roles frequently ask you to walk through how you would investigate a recurring nonconformance or a supplier quality failure. Practice describing your actual corrective action approach, including root cause analysis methods like 8D or fishbone, with a real example from your work history.
Negotiate scope, not just salary
When you reach the offer stage, clarify what the role actually owns: budget authority over quality systems, headcount, and supplier audit decisions. Quality control manager titles vary widely in authority. Confirming those details before accepting protects you from stepping into a role with responsibility but no real decision-making power.
Quality Control Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quality control managers?
The companies hiring the most quality control managers right now include LAUKOA, RQ Construction, and Oldcastle Infrastructure, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and food production consistently account for the highest volume of active postings.
How many quality control manager jobs are remote?
About 10% of quality control manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than many professional roles because the work often requires physical presence on a production floor or in a lab. Quality systems management, documentation oversight, and supplier audit coordination are the sub-areas most likely to appear in hybrid or remote arrangements.
How do you become a quality control manager?
Most quality control managers start in a hands-on quality role such as inspector, quality engineer, or quality technician and build experience with inspection processes, nonconformance tracking, and corrective actions. Earning an ASQ certification strengthens your candidacy for management roles. Moving into management typically requires demonstrating you can lead audits, manage a team, and own a quality management system end to end.
Can you get hired as a quality control manager without direct management experience?
Yes, especially at smaller manufacturers or companies building out a quality function for the first time. Emphasize any experience leading cross-functional quality projects, training other inspectors, or driving corrective action processes, even if you did not hold a formal manager title. Holding an ASQ certification and showing familiarity with a recognized quality standard can offset a gap in direct supervisory experience.
What does the quality control manager interview process look like?
The interview process usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical interview where you walk through your experience with quality systems, audit processes, and handling nonconformances. A panel interview with operations, engineering, or supply chain stakeholders is common at larger companies. Some employers include a practical component where you review a sample process or analyze a quality scenario and explain how you would respond.
Where can I find and apply to quality control manager jobs?
You can find and apply to quality control manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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