Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Project Site: Indianapolis VA Medical Center
Start Date: August 3, 2026
Duration: 4-6 Months
Employment Type: 1099 Contractor
Pay Rate: $48-$51 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.
Sheakley is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to provide full-time, on-site quality oversight for a mechanical construction project at the Indianapolis 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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
