Quality Assurance Leader

About the role

Stantec is seeking a leader with construction field experience to oversee construction quality assurance (QA) on potential mining projects in the Arizona Area. This position offers opportunities to lead a team, interact with clients, and support various sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship during the project progression regarding Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s), and onboarding of construction contractors.
• Identify problems, deficiencies, and deviations from design, drawings, and codes and participate in required mitigations and dispositions.
• Potentially traverse steep slope conditions.
• Provide reporting and attend daily, weekly, and monthly meetings.
• Engage in technical writing as required.
• Familiarize with non-destructive inspection techniques and review methods.
• Interact and contribute to the team, directing as needed.
• Assist with the as-build program and navigate drawings and 3D model programs.
• Support RFI responses and administer Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Offer preconstruction support, review owner and construction contractor documents, and manage work and contractors during the construction phase.
• Ensure contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
• Interface with clients, contractors, oversight representatives, regulatory agencies, utility stakeholders, etc.
• Review daily inspection reports for completeness and accuracy, material test reports (MTR’s), concrete strength / break tests, etc., for compliance with specifications.
• Support Testing, Mechanical Completion, Commissioning, and Start-Up activities performed by others.
• Manage the post-construction phase, preparing and submitting final deliverables.

Requirements

• Relevant field experience in mining and heavy industrial settings.
• Experience working as a client resource and overseeing General Contractors.
• Experience with safety procedures in SIMOPs project conditions.
• Experience managing Quality Control, Assurance, and Inspection Services.
• Experience in supporting project testing, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Strong communication, coordination, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Exposure of 10 years of experience in Quality.
• Generalists, trades experience, PMP’s, Construction Management accredited.
• OSHA / MSHA / HAZWOPER training.
• Fall Protection Certification.
• First Aid/CPR.
• Energy Isolation Certification.

Skills

• Ability to navigate and interpret drawings and 3D models.
• Knowledge of non-destructive inspection techniques and review methods.
• Proficiency in computer-based tools and software.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.

Pay and Schedule

The pay range for this position is $117,800.00 - $176,800.00 annually. The work schedule is full-time.

Benefits Summary

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.

Location Preference

Given the nature of the role, preference is given to local candidates. Relocation and travel assistance may be applicable to highly qualified candidates not currently located in the Arizona area.