Quality Assurance and Control Specialist

About the role

The McDonnel Group is a values-driven organization that places a high value on its talented team of professionals. We invest in ongoing professional development and education, encourage industry and professional involvement in our community, offer competitive compensation based on performance, and provide bonus opportunities for all employees through employee referrals and business development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Must place the utmost importance on safety for TMG employees and subcontractors. Reads, understands, applies, and communicates TMG safety standards, per the Field Operations Playbook and Safety Policy. Always applies and enforces OSHA standards, with no exceptions.
• Quality Control Oversight: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive quality control processes and procedures for all restoration and reconstruction projects. Continuously monitor project progress to ensure adherence to company standards and industry regulations.
• Inspection and Compliance: Conduct regular on-site inspections to assess workmanship, materials, and safety compliance. Identify and address non-compliance issues and provide guidance to project teams for corrective action.
• Professional Etiquette: Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with colleagues, clients, and external partners. Ensure the same of all project management staff and subs. Uphold the company's code of conduct and ethical standards in all interactions.
• Emergency Response and Crisis Management: Be available for immediate travel to disaster-stricken areas as part of emergency response efforts. Coordinate quality control measures during crisis situations and natural disasters.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, and other team members to ensure quality goals are met. Facilitate cross-functional communication to resolve quality-related issues.
• Supplier and Subcontractor Relations: Evaluate the quality of materials and services provided by suppliers and subcontractors. Foster positive relationships with external partners to ensure consistent quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency enhancement in quality control procedures. Implement best practices and provide recommendations for enhancing project outcomes.
• Documentation and Reporting: Create detailed quality control reports documenting findings and recommendations. Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, and compliance documentation.
• Training and Education: Collaborate with project teams to provide training on quality control processes and best practices. Stay updated on industry trends, standards, and regulations, and ensure the team is informed and trained accordingly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing projects within the construction, restoration, or reconstruction industry.
• Must hold current OSHA-30 certification or be able to obtain within first 30 days.
• Previous experience and knowledge of construction worksite safety practices and procedures.
• Previous experience and knowledge of OSHA and other applicable federal, state and local safety regulations and standards.
• Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred, but can be substituted with sufficient, applicable experience. A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• Certifications in quality control or related fields are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Familiarity with project management and construction management software and tools.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal, driving and drug screen.
• Must possess a current and valid state driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Requirements

• Advanced skill level using Excel required with proficiency in all other Microsoft products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong desire for continuous process improvement.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Conceptual understanding of CPM scheduling and a strong feel for activity durations.
• Reviews CPM schedule submittals and updates and assists in developing schedule recovery plans and reviewing delay claims.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee works 85% outdoors in an uncontrolled environment.
• Twenty percent will be indoors in an office job site trailer with a mix of natural, incandescent, and fluorescent light.
• The trailer may be air-conditioned and furnished with a personal computer, a desk or work surface and a chair.
• The trailer may be located within an active construction site where noise levels may be high.
• The employee will be required to supervise and observe construction progress outdoors by walking and/or driving the site over rough or uneven terrain which may be dusty, muddy, wet, and noisy.
• The employee will follow safety regulations enforced at the job.