Electrical Quality Specialist

About the Role

The Quality Assurance/Quality Control Specialist is responsible for managing and performing daily Quality Control responsibilities of specific projects to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with established standards. This role includes direct oversight and review of the entire documentation and physical inspection phase of the workflow process, collaborating with in-house personnel (e.g., Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers) and external personnel to produce and document a quality product.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical construction quality control practices to determine areas that require improvement.
• Prepare written audit reports for management and the auditee to facilitate improvement.
• Implement inspection, examination, and testing procedures, and record inspection, examination, and testing data.
• Perform daily inspections and tests of the scope and character necessary to achieve the quality of electrical construction required in the drawings and specifications for all works under the contract, performed on or off site.
• Review and recommend acceptance of contractor quality programs, plans, and checklists.
• Support project teams with efforts to improve the quality of the finished product.
• Review job specifications and establish plans for inspection to ensure verification of quality control requirements.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings.
• Assist in the resolution of quality control issues.
• Schedule, plan, and conduct quarterly oversight of third-party contractors and prepare written reports for management.
• Track and report inspection activities.
• Develop adequate quality documentation and procedures.
• Evaluate plan processes as they relate to quality control and make necessary recommendations for improvements.
• Verify that installations meet National Electric Code Standards.
• Be familiar with plans, specifications, and contract requirements for ongoing projects.
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• 4 years of electrical construction experience (preferred).
• Attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to access heights via ladders or scaffolding.
• Knowledge of the electrical trade as well as general construction activities and equipment.
• Familiarity with data collection, analysis, and presentation.
• Computer skills and working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with software packages needed to support documentation, analysis, and retention of quality records.
• Flexible "On Call" availability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to multitask.
• Functions effectively as part of a team.
• Self-motivated by inner goals.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with all levels of employees, from field employees to leadership teams, vendors, clients, and others.
• Positive "can-do" attitude.