Quality Control Manager - Indianapolis, Indiana

Quality Control Manager | Four-Day Workweek

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Project Site: Indianapolis VA Medical Center Start Date: August 3, 2026 Duration: 4-6 Months Employment Type: 1099 Contractor

Opportunity Highlights

💲 Pay Rate: $55-$60 per hour 💸 Pay Frequency: Weekly 📅 Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week 🕒 Expected Hours: 40 hours per week 🌞 Shift: Day Shift 🏥 Project: Sanitary and Vent Piping Replacement

Please note: Per diem is not available for this assignment. This opportunity is best suited for candidates who live within commuting distance of Indianapolis or can work locally without travel assistance.

Project Overview

Sheakley is seeking an experienced Quality Control Managerto provide full-time, on-site quality oversight for a mechanical construction project at theIndianapolis VA Medical Center.

The project involves the replacement of sanitary and vent piping, including associated welding and hot work activities. The Quality Control Manager will be responsible for verifying that installations meet contract specifications, approved drawings, applicable codes, inspection requirements, and established quality standards.

This is a hands-on field position requiring daily interaction with project leadership, subcontractors, craft personnel, inspectors, and other project stakeholders. The selected candidate must be comfortable identifying deficiencies, documenting findings, and ensuring corrective actions are completed before work progresses.

Why Consider This Assignment?

Four-day workweek with three days off each week

Consistent 40-hour schedule

Weekly contractor pay

Defined 4-6 month project duration

High-visibility project at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center

Specialized mechanical, piping, welding, and hot work scope

Direct involvement in inspections, documentation, and project closeout

Strong fit for experienced construction quality professionals who prefer an active field role

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily on-site quality control activities

Verify compliance with contract specifications, approved drawings, codes, standards, and project requirements

Monitor sanitary and vent piping installation for workmanship and specification compliance

Provide quality oversight for welding and hot work activities

Review materials, equipment, submittals, and installation procedures

Perform inspections, testing coordination, and verification of completed work

Conduct preparatory, initial, and follow-up quality control meetings and inspections

Identify, document, and track deficiencies and non-conforming work

Coordinate corrective actions with project managers, supervisors, subcontractors, and field personnel

Confirm deficiencies are resolved before work is concealed or advanced

Maintain daily quality control reports, inspection records, testing documentation, and deficiency logs

Assist with punch-list management, closeout documentation, and final quality verification

Coordinate with client representatives, inspectors, and project stakeholders as required

Required Qualifications

✅ Quality Control Manager certification ✅ Minimum five years of relevant construction quality control experience ✅ Experience with mechanical piping installation ✅ Experience monitoring welding and hot work activities ✅ Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents ✅ Strong inspection, documentation, and reporting skills ✅ Experience identifying deficiencies and managing corrective actions ✅ Ability to work the full four-day, 40-hour on-site schedule

Preferred Experience

Federal, government, healthcare, or VA construction projects

Sanitary and vent piping replacement

Mechanical construction quality control

Welding inspection and documentation

Hot work permit and compliance processes

Three-phase quality control processes

Preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections

Non-conformance reporting and deficiency tracking

Testing, commissioning, punch-list, and closeout activities

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, field-focused Quality Control Manager who can balance technical compliance with project progress.

You should be comfortable working directly with field crews, reviewing installation practices, interpreting drawings and specifications, and addressing non-compliant work professionally and decisively. Success in this role requires strong judgment, accurate documentation, and consistent follow-through.

Apply Today

📩 Qualified candidates should submit the following:

Updated resume

Copy or description of current Quality Control Manager certification

Earliest available start date

Brief summary of piping, welding, and hot work quality control experience

Candidates with relevant mechanical construction and federal project experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sheakley is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.