Program Manager - Navy Design Quality Control

About the role

The Navy Design Quality Control (QC) Program Manager reports to the Navy Business Line Leader and provides leadership for all design quality-related activities within the Burns & McDonnell Navy Business Line.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation and adaptation of Burns & McDonnell's Corporate Quality Program to meet the specific requirements of all Navy (primarily NAVFAC but may also include Naval Warfare Centers and other Navy commands) contracts and standards.
• Serve as the primary authority for the interpretation and application of the Burns & McDonnell Corporate Quality Program and Navy-specific QC requirements on all Navy design projects.
• Communicate Burns & McDonnell and Navy QC requirements to internal Navy project teams.
• Provide direct and actionable feedback to design and construction teams to enhance the quality of final deliverables.
• Oversee all Navy design QC efforts, including coordination of QC staffing for individual project reviews in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Conduct audits of the Navy Design QC program to ensure compliance with both corporate and contractual standards, to include review of project-specific QC comments and incorporation of comments by the design team in subsequent submittals.
• Schedule and oversee design constructability reviews to ensure designs are efficient, buildable, and meet client objectives.
• Identify, train, and mentor qualified design QC reviewers and managers, ensuring they meet both Burns & McDonnell and Navy-stipulated requirements.
• Manage nonconformance and correction tracking and recordkeeping for the Navy Business Line.
• Develop Root Cause Analysis tools aligned with corporate systems and the Navy’s Root Cause Analysis framework.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for the Navy Design QC program in alignment with business line leadership goals.
• Report on the performance of the Navy Design QC program, using newly developed or established metrics.
• Advise project teams on the use of the corporate Quality Tracking System and other methods for recording and documenting quality reviews.
• Cook up with Aviation & Federal Global Practice Quality Assurance leadership and other quality leaders to ensure alignment and to leverage best practices.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business or related degree from an accredited program and 10 years related consulting experience, preferably in the engineering or construction industry required.
• Extensive experience in the design and quality control of Navy projects, covering planning, design, and construction phases, is highly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) licenses preferred.
• USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors’ certificate, or the ability to obtain it upon hiring is strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Navy design and construction quality control requirements, standards, and processes (e.g., Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), and Navy A-E standards) preferred.
• Strong experience in client and business development.
• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success as to budget, savings and/or profit margins in completed projects.
• Able to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent.

Pay

$135,000.00-380,000.00 Yearly

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 50 % of the Time