Quality Control Manager

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of experience working in construction field leadership roles such as Quality Control, Superintendent or Project Manager
• 5 years of experience leading teams, coaching and developing fellow team members
• Strong knowledge of building constructability in all definable features of work
• Management of subcontracted testing firms and scope buyout for those sections
• Experience with construction-related software including Bluebeam, Microsoft office & Procore
• Completion of the Construction Quality Management (CQM) within the last five (5) year, or the ability and willingness to obtain the CQM certification within 90 days of onboarding.
• OSHA 30 preferred

PREFERRED:

• 7-10+ years of experience in the quality assurance and quality control
• Four-year degree in construction management or engineering
• Previous experience with commercial construction projects working as a Quality Manager

Skills

• Strong critical thinking, creative problem-solving skills
• Able to approach issues from different perspectives to analyze
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Able to build relationships and deal with issues calmly
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, innovative and forward thinking
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Proficient in computer applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Procore (or equivalent) and Bluebeam (or equivalent software)
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities
• To take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Embody personal integrity and keep confidences

Core Responsibilities

• Create & implement the QA/QC management system at site utilizing contracting office requirements
• Define and establish quality procedures, standards, and specifications as required
• Review contracting office requirements and ensure they are being met
• Cookordination with the site construction manager on all quality issues
• Cookordination and chair QA/QC site weekly meetings with subcontractors
• Distribute relevant QA/QC documentation to site trade partners and ensure quality requirements are being met
• Inspection & Testing Oversight
• Coordinate with quality inspections with all site trade partners and vendors
• Coordinate all nondestructive testing on site
• Coordinate all factory and on-site testing
• Coordinate all receipt inspections and deliveries
• Create, manage and monitor inspection test plans
• Observe site functional performance testing and review construction mock-up designs
• Perform or guide enclosure-related construction observations, administration, and evaluation of contractor performance
• Preconstruction & Submittal Review
• Perform and document preinstallation meetings for contractually defined scopes of work
• Review and approve all incoming submittals prior to issuance to contracting office
• Review or guide review of construction drawings, technical specifications, reports, and other documents
• Work with onsite team to maintain all project-related QA/QC documents (letters, submittals, shop drawings, schedules, etc.)
• Field Quality Control & Documentation
• Update as-built drawings daily and maintain site set
• Ensure all quality control documentation is compiled and completed for as-built handover
• Conduct the three phases of control (Preparatory, Initial, Follow-up) for each definable feature of work
• Verify that quality-related site activities comply with applicable codes and standards
• Manage documentation to meet client or organization requirements for turnover and/or closeout
• Code & Regulatory Compliance
• Learn and understand building codes, industry standards, and project requirements applicable
• Ensure regulations are being followed by all project participants, including subcontractors
• Cookordination with project teams to ensure sound engineering principles and forensic best practices are applied
• Investigation & Problem-Solving
• Perform investigations and site reviews to determine design and repair options
• Develop building investigation reports and related construction documents
• Provide recommendations to achieve project deliverables and quality standards
• Environmental & Sustainability Reporting
• Manage subcontractor responsibilities relating to environmental reporting (LEC, EPDs) for contracting office

Other Duties As Assigned

• Participate as an active member of the McGough QA/QC teams
• Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and other stakeholders to align efforts
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned.

Office and Travel

• Position is located in Rapid City SD and may have frequent travel to projects as well as regular travel to a regional office or headquarters
• Travel is typically day trips to project sites and may account for up to 50% of working time, depending on project locations and needs
• Overnight travel occurs as needed for site visits and is generally limited to short 1-2 night stays rather than extended time away from assigned regional office

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands outlined here are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation or during meetings and travel (by plane or car).
• The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed, demonstrate dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse, and possess the ability to hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.
• The role also requires occasional visits to construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.