Construction QA Manager (On-site) - South Padre Island, TX, or Amarillo, TX

About the role

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. We are looking for a driven and capable Civil Structure Architecture QA Manager to support us with the development of multiple data center projects for one of the top technology clients in the world.

Responsibilities

• Develop a sound knowledge of the project scope and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with stringent contract and owner quality requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive, project-specific QC plans.
• Review and verify material submittals for A/E and Client review.
• Verify that delivered materials comply with approved submittals.
• Provide and review submittals, RFI logs, maintenance logs, and other project-related materials in a timely manner.
• Review and update QC punch lists and coordinate punch list completion with GC and subcontractors.
• Verify the implementation and operation of the quality assurance and control systems by planning and conducting internal quality audits and inspections of activities on site.
• Ensure implementation and continuous improvement in overall Quality Systems.
• Ensure that all contractual / company and local authority requirements for Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) are complied with.
• Review, update, and verify the distribution of the Quality Management Procedure, Quality Manual, and related procedures for Infrastructure, MEP, Civil, and other subcontractors and divisions by the GC.
• Verify that GC implements adequate training/awareness of company personnel for Quality systems.
• Ensure that all non-conformance issues are promptly investigated, corrective and preventive actions are proposed/implemented, and are quickly closed out.
• Ensure that the contractual quality requirements of a project are fully communicated to all key personnel, so that their roles in fulfilling these requirements are fully understood.
• Ensure that all GC and subcontractors' quality systems and plans are acceptable to the company as applicable to the "Project Contract".
• Ensure that Subcontractors'/Suppliers' quality systems are implemented and effective.
• Ensure that the calibration of all inspection, measurement, and test equipment is conducted according to the defined schedule.
• Conduct reviews of the approved suppliers and subcontractors' list.
• Liaise with the General Contractor, Client, and Project Management team to ensure that all potential and actual quality issues are fully resolved.
• Establish a strong relationship with the GC and Client, and communicate with both technical and management-level personnel.
• Prepare PowerPoint decks and present to management on progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of construction quality management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with managing field engineering, inspection, and NDE related to all QA/QC functions.
• Ability to develop and manage non-conformance, deficiencies, and reporting programs, including root cause analysis.
• Experience in developing and monitoring project QA/QC budgets.
• Ability to ensure that correct codes, standards, job specifications, project procedures, and federal and provincial regulations are properly identified, correctly specified in detail, and met or exceeded.
• Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines and under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Experience working as a QA/QC Manager for large Commercial, Industrial, or Mission-Critical Facilities construction projects.
• An excellent understanding of construction Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience developing various types of reports, targeting different audiences.
• Experience in client-facing positions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction programs and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Strong background in data center development and construction.

Position Details

Location (On-site): South Padre Island, Texas or Amarillo, Texas. Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours. Current US work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment.

Productivity Tools

Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365