Quality Manager

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About the role

The Quality Manager is responsible for the management, implementation, oversight, and training of AP’s Quality processes and procedures on projects. The initial project is focused on a Data Center near the Alexandria, LA area. The Quality Manager reports project progress and project needs to the Region’s Senior Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
• Monitor and manage Quality related activities to contract quality requirements for multiple projects.
• Interact with client/owner, agencies, subcontractors, and internal staff on quality related matters including performance activities such as inspections, observations, program setup, program planning and program execution.
• Educate the owner and project team about quality requirements and monitoring during the project.
• Provide coaching and consultation on quality-related items.
• Review project plans and specifications for quality requirements.
• Verify that all internal and external project inspections and observations are in compliance to the contract documents by using project quality staff or performing a direct review.
• Review inspection, compliance testing and remediation.
• Participate in root cause analysis for complex issues.
• Ensure adequate corrective measures are implemented in cases of noncompliance.
• Oversee the development and implementation of project quality plans.
• Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of the Three Phase process on High-Risk Definable Features of Work.
• Ensure quality program initiatives are implemented at the project level.
• Ensure assigned project’s quality inspections, observations, and testing are in conformance with contract documents, are properly documented, and utilize proper resources.
• Perform periodic assessments and notify the project management team of any deviations from the quality plan as well as any known quality issues.
• Provide support to project staff to help maintain consistency in proper submittal practices and ensure conformance to the contract documents.
• Support quality staff by coaching, counseling, and holding employees accountable.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Provide training and mentoring to staff including current software programs, specifically in the use of Procore.
• Collaborate with project teams to assist in pre-bid and post bid requirements for project bidders.
• Verify contractor quality requirements are specified to vendors and sub-contractor documentation submittals.
• Coordinate site Quality activities with project site quality staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field and 6+ years of quality control and quality assurance experience over a wide range of project sizes and types.
• Formal QA/QC training and certification preferred (e.g., Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Construction Quality Management (CQM-C) certification).
• Formal building envelope commissioning training preferred.
• Understanding and utilization of the following industry standards:
  • NIBS (National Institute of Building Sciences) Guideline 3-2013 Building Enclosure Commissioning Process.
  • ASTM E2813-12. Standard Practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning.
  • ASHRAE Guideline 0-2013. The Commissioning Process.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction codes, compliance, standards, and controls.
• Root causes analysis experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Ability to travel to project sites.
• Willingness to work in various (sometimes extreme) climate conditions.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Experience in a complex business as an active participant in driving growth and change; demonstrated effectiveness in driving operations and executing plans.
• Experience cultivating an active network of relationships, driving collaboration and alignment, relating well to colleagues, and connecting with employees at all levels.
• Ability to drive to the core of complex issues and provide insightful and constructive feedback.
• Developed skills (written, oral, and listening) in order to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.

Pay

$104,000.00 - $172,000.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus