Academic Requirements

• Employers typically require that job candidates have a bachelor's degree in construction science, construction management, building science or civil engineering to qualify for a construction QC manager position, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
  
  

Areas of Focus

• According to a 2010 BLS poll, new construction QC managers receive hands-on training after hire. Employees generally require several years of experience and training with skilled professionals, indicates O*Net OnLine. Construction QC managers learn how to budget time required to meet deadlines, formulate quality control procedures by which construction workers must abide when performing tasks, and inspect projects to ensure compliance with QC standards.
  
  

Tools

• According to O*Net OnLine, attendees in construction QC training sessions acquaint themselves with tools and equipment such as personal digital assistants, calendar and scheduling software, project management software and document management software.