Highway Construction Quality Assurance Manager

About the role

Kleinfelder’s Construction Services team is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) to support Design-Build highway construction projects in Christiansburg, VA and Richmond, VA. The QAM will manage the QA organization, independently verify QC sampling/testing/inspection records, and ensure compliance with contract documents and the Quality Management Plan. This role reports directly to the Design-Build Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage the QA program to independently monitor the QC process, verifying QC sampling, testing, and inspection records per contract documents.
• Monitor compliance and adherence to the established Quality Management Plan (QMP).
• Perform QA inspection and testing of all materials used and work performed on the project, including independent verification of the contractor’s QC program.
• Coordinate and manage internal and external audits of quality processes involving designers, sub-consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Lead and direct project Design-Build Quality Assurance efforts in accordance with VDOT’s Minimum Requirements for Quality Assurance and Quality Control on Design-Build and P3 Projects (July 2018).
• Develop and publish project QA/QC plans.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and testing to validate the QC plan; visit the project as needed.
• Manage and coordinate QC & QA materials testing; prepare the project materials notebook per VDOT requirements.
• Maintain and coordinate appropriate staff for observation and inspection of work.
• Document QA activities and ensure QC documentation meets standards; deposit all quality documentation in the project Document Management System.
• Prepare Non-Conformance Reports and recommend resolutions; manage and supervise nonconformities affecting product quality.
• Certify that work shown on the contractor’s monthly pay application is complete and meets contract requirements.
• Maintain awareness of safety and health requirements; ensure offsite plant inspections are performed by the appropriate entity.
• Certify that the project has been constructed in conformance with applicable standards and specifications.

Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia or capable of obtaining licensure.
• 10+ years of related experience, including 3–4 years on highway construction/infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Minimum of 2 years of coordination/supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to engage with contractors, VDOT personnel, government officials, inspectors, and the public.
• Ability to identify potential projects/clients and market services.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to projects as required.
• Working knowledge of current industry software programs.

Following an offer, candidates must satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.