QUALITY ASSURANCE DISCIPLINE MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY:  

As a Quality Assurance Discipline Manager, you will be responsible for inspecting and reporting on virtually every phase of the construction process: including, but not limited to, civil (site work & utilities), roadway (asphalt and portland cement concrete paving, striping, signage), structural; mechanical and electrical. You will ensure that all contract documents represented by working drawings and specifications are properly executed by the contractors. You are also accountable for establishing and maintaining a professional working relationship with project team and owners, when applicable. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Functions within a matrix organization providing QA oversight and support across assigned projects
• Reviews DB’s field QC programs test & inspection plans providing feedback to DB QC Manager and HCAA Project Staff
• Reviews critical submittals and shop drawings from DB’s and provides feedback
• Becomes familiar with all pertinent Contract documents as well as Project software and controls systems
• Reviews BIM-360 process (established by DB Team) for Tracking Issues, Checklists and Daily Reports
• Conducts unannounced QA audits of select DB implementation of QC plans including documentation by DB and HCAA field staff as well as direct field observations to achieve consistent application of standards across all projects
• Reviews and comments on critical testing and inspection reports including all results below required standards
• Verifies noncompliance recommendations by HCAA field staff and issues QC noncompliance reports to DB including closeout confirmation
• Documents and shares QA/QC lessons learned and best practices among projects
• Conducts QA/QC coordination meetings with DB’s and HCAA field staff
• Tracks & reports QA activities, results and key performance indicators for master plan monthly reports
• Provides technical oversight and coaching of HCAA field staff in select QA focus areas in order to leverage QA effectiveness in the field
• Provides open and honest communication to HCAA Staff and others as required, both oral and written, depending on the situation at hand. Works closely with leadership on dissemination of information.
• Participates in select meetings with DB’s and HCAA field staff as needed including OAC meetings, QA/QC Meetings, Pre-Installation Meetings, Follow-Up Inspections, etc
• Compose, submit and log weekly status reports, weekly percentage completion reports, and daily reports to include: project conditions (i.e. trade manpower and work description), architectural and engineering communication and direction, general conditions, temperatures, weather conditions, general conditions and activities, site work, subcontractors and personnel, hours worked, description of work performed, equipment used, verbal discussions and oral instructions, phone conversations, visitors to site, job requirements, photos, videos, delays  
• Provide daily photos of entire job site construction progress. When necessary, provide photos to verify pre-construction existing building and site conditions
• Post addenda to plans and specifications 
• Maintain as-built drawings for the duration of the project
• Keep project engineer and supervisor abreast of progress throughout duration of assigned projects 
• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in quality manual
• Is available to work extended hours and weekends, as needed, with appropriate notification as work progresses and work schedules dictate
• Perform other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledges, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list: 

• High degree of proficiency in QA processes
• Thorough knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials and related equipment 
• Thorough knowledge of engineering plans, specifications, and drawings 
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills needed for submitting extensive written reports and documentation; construction reports and logs are written and filed daily 
• Must be able to read and interpret plans and specifications and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress, to detect errors in construction projects, establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, property owners and associates 
• Must be able to perform specific installation tasks and field measurements  
• Must have basic mathematical skills to assist with measurements and computations of installed quantities 
• Must be able to interpret and implement company mandated safety policies 
• Must have an ability to operate a level and have an understanding of cut and fills and elevations for grades 
• Must be fluent in reading and writing English. 
• Must be able to operate a computer and computer software related to word processing and spreadsheets  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Education and Experience 

• A four-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture or Construction Management or similar experience in a related position
• Minimum of 7+ years’ QA experience on large commercial construction projects

 LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS: 

• A candidate is preferred to have a certification in Quality but is not required
• NICET, ACI, ICC certifications are preferred, but not required 
• IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association) certification required 
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required and the ability to maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets company policy standards 

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Frequently required to stand up to eight hours or more at a time 
• Required to walk in rugged conditions 
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear 
• Occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Frequently works in outside weather conditions 
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration 
• The noise level in the work environment is often high 
• Travel, evening, night, weekend, and holiday hours may be required 

CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. is a Certified Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, and/or disability. C.E.R.M. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background, credit check, and drug screen.