Two options for the QC Manager duties have
been incorporated into this guide specification.
The first option allows the QC Manager to perform
production related duties and the second option does
not. Both options can include the use of QC
Specialists responsible for performing QC for
specific areas of work and for a specified
frequency. Specify QC Specialists for those areas
of work that are of sufficient complexity or size to
justify the expense.
Determine whether a full time QC Manager is
justified or designate the QC Manager as the Project
Superintendent, i.e. to act in a dual role. If the
QC Manager and Project Superintendent positions are
being filled as a dual role, that person shall not
be utilized as or the Commissioning Authority.
Consider:
a. Design and complexity of project.
b. Location of project.
c. Cost and type of Contract.
d. Characteristics of area construction labor
market.
e. Amount and type of off-site fabrication.
f. Duration of project.
When requiring the use of a Registered Professional
Engineer/Architect or a graduate Engineer/Architect
for the QC Manager or QC Specialist(s), keep in mind
the additional cost. The over-specifying of
expertise for QC personnel should be avoided.