SITE QUALITY LEAD (Quality & Standards Oversight)

Overview

The Site Quality Lead is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all engineering deliverables produced by the site teamincluding Network, OSP, FO, CEL, ISP, and DS Lead workstreamsacross global Air Force and Space Force installations. This role oversees quality assurance processes, validates engineering outputs, ensures adherence to AF/SF, UFC, I3A, NEC, and TIA/EIA standards, and manages Agency and Subcontractor performance related to quality control. The Site Quality Lead acts as the final technical gatekeeper prior to submission of deliverables to the Government.

Primary Responsibilities

Oversee quality assurance for all engineering deliverables generated at each site, including network, OSP, FO, and CEL surveys, drawings, redlines, reports, as-builts, and technical documentation

Verify compliance with required standards including TIA/EIA, UFC, I3A, NEC, and AF/SF engineering and construction criteria

Manage quality oversight of GDIT, Agency, and Subcontractor labor, ensuring all inspections, installations, and documentation meet project standards

Develop and enforce standardized QA/QC processes, workflows, and checklists for all DS workstreams

Conduct on-site inspections, verification walks, and technical audits to ensure the accuracy of engineering data and field results

Coordinate with DS Lead, OSP, FO, and CEL engineers to resolve discrepancies, design conflicts, deficiencies, or quality issues

Track quality-related risks, document non-conformance items (NCIs), and ensure remediation is completed

Facilitate internal quality review meetings and collaborate with PMs and technical leads on corrective actions

Review and validate as-built packages for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with installed conditions

Support customer briefings and technical discussions as the quality subject matter expert

Maintain deep knowledge of DoD, AF/SF, and TIA/EIA standards to ensure all deliverables meet or exceed required quality levels

Required Experience

710 years in telecommunications engineering, infrastructure installation, or DoD network modernization

Demonstrated experience in quality assurance or quality control within telecom, OSP/ISP, or similar engineering projects

Strong familiarity with TIA/EIA standards (TIA-568, TIA-569, TIA-606, TIA-607, TIA-598, and fiber testing standards)

Experience reviewing OSP, fiber, telecom room, and structured cabling designs for compliance and accuracy

Prior experience managing subcontractor quality or installation oversight

Experience supporting AF/SF or federal modernization programs strongly preferred

Knowledge of OSP construction, fiber testing, and telecom room environmental/grounding requirements

Preferred Experience

Experience with AFNET, DISA, or large federal telecommunications programs

Experience with quality management systems (QMS), inspections, and non-conformance tracking

Experience generating or reviewing telecom engineering drawings and as-built documentation

Certifications (Preferred or Required)

BICSI RCDD (strongly preferred)

BICSI OSP, Installer 2, or Technician certifications

FOA CFOT (preferred for fiber QA roles)

PMP, CAPM, or equivalent quality/project management certifications beneficial OSHA 30 or similar safety certification (for site inspection work)

CCNA (preferred)

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