Jobs · Quality Assurance · Missouri

Construction Quality Manager - Renewables

Burns & McDonnell · Kansas City, MO · 2 mo ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time

This role provides leadership, direction, and oversight of the Construction Global Practice (GP) Quality Management System (QMS) for Design-Build construction projects across multiple locations. The Construction Quality Manager ensures construction activities are planned, executed, inspected, tested, and documented in full compliance with construction practices and contract documents.

Responsibilities

  • Define, communicate, and reinforce Construction Quality Plan requirements with the project management team.
  • Actively develop, issue, and maintain the Construction Quality Plan, collaborating with project teams to align with project specifications, codes, and jurisdictional requirements.
  • Collaborate with the project management team to implement key processes and application methods.
  • Provide strategic quality leadership to project teams, supporting quality integration from pursuit through project closeout.
  • Coach, train, and mentor field quality personnel on the Construction Quality Management System, including required quality verifications to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Drive continuous improvement of the Construction Quality Management System through recommendations and system enhancements.
  • Confirm conditions adverse to quality are identified, documented, dispositioned, tracked, and closed through final acceptance.
  • Review and confirm compliance of subcontractor Quality submittals and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) with project specifications.
  • Confirm Special Processes (e.g., welding, heat treatment, nondestructive testing) are developed, reviewed, and executed using qualified personnel to meet project specifications.
  • Proactively communicate quality risks, issues, and improvement opportunities to project sites without onsite support and elevate concerns to the project management team as needed.
  • Promote consistent tracking and reporting of quality metrics to support performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
  • Confirm turnover documentation is complete and accurately reflects project scope and execution for successful closeout.
  • Act as a liaison between the Project Manager and Jurisdictional Authorities and Authorized Inspection Agencies.
  • Perform hands-on site assessments and field audits to confirm effective implementation of the Construction Quality Management System.
  • Participate in and support Root Cause Investigations and Corrective Action resolution processes.
  • Comply with all Safety & Health requirements and monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to safety standards.
  • Participate in the Task Safety Observations (TSOs) process and define corrective measures for problem areas.
  • Provide leadership and oversight of implemented quality programs at field locations to confirm consistent compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED and 11 years managing and implementing quality control procedures, or
  • Associate Degree in Engineering, Construction, Welding Technology, Nondestructive Examination, or related field and 9 years managing and implementing quality control procedures, or
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction, Welding Technology, Nondestructive Examination, or related field and 7 years managing and implementing quality control procedures.
  • Familiarity with multi-disciplined work scopes (e.g., civil, concrete, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping).
  • Familiarity with Power Renewables (e.g., Solar, Battery Storage) work scopes.
  • Must be detail-oriented.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong computer and communications media skills.
  • Certified Welding Inspector-AWS preferred.

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 75% of the time

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