Construction Quality Control Manager

Miami Nation Enterprises•Champlain, NY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Miami Wiipica is dedicated to serving federal customers in construction, operations and maintenance, design/build, engineering, studies and remediation, and commissioning projects. Wiipica has the infrastructure and assets to support a variety of projects in diverse geographic locations, from design to close out. Our customers include the Department of Defense (including US Army Corps of Engineers), and the General Services Administration. Miami Wiipica works on projects nationwide. Miami Wiipica offers excellent benefits including medical insurance, dental, vision, generous PTO and paid holidays, and competitive 401(k) matching. Overview: Miami Wiipica is currently seeking a Quality Control Manager (CQC) in Champlain, NY. No security clearance is required for this position, but ability to pass a background check is required to gain access to the worksite. Qualified applicants for this position will be required to relocate to Champlain, NY for the duration of this project. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Quality Control Manager to ensure the highest level of quality throughout our entire organization. This role is responsible for developing and implementing quality control processes, evaluating existing processes and identifying areas of improvement, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. The Quality Control Manager will also develop quality assurance systems, monitor performance, and provide feedback.

Requirements

5 or more years of verified experience as a Quality Control Manager working for one or more General Contractors (GCs) on NAVFAC or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) projects OR 10 or more years of verified foreman experience in one or more of the following trades: Concrete, Mechanical, Electrical, Masonry or Carpentry on commercial/industrial/military projects. Residential construction experience does not qualify.
Possess, or be able to obtain, a Certificate of Completion for the US Army Corps of Engineers “Construction Quality Management [CQM] for Contractors” course
Possess familiarity with crane safety requirements and the NAVFAC P-307 (Management of Weight Handling equipment) specification
Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; please note the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation.

Responsibilities

Act as Construction Quality Control Manager at the work site to implement and manage the project specific Contractor Quality Control Plan.
Provide overall coordination of the construction quality management program for assigned projects, plus provide regular and timely status reports to the Government sponsor about the status of these construction projects under your administrative and technical control
In conjunction with the Government Construction Manager (CM), review and provide recommendations toward approval of contractor-submitted quality control plans.
Provide relevant remarks on Government Quality Assurance (QA) reports or in identified sections of various Contractor’s Quality Control (QC) reports, particularly remarks about critical, definable features of work included.
Validate quantity, condition and approval of materials on site before the installation by Subcontractors.
Coordinate a team to review and witness successful testing and commissioning/certification of critical systems (i.e., mechanical - HVAC/TABS/DALTS/DDC; electrical - Pad Mounted Transformers/High-Voltage Systems/Switchgear/Automatic Transfer Switches/Frequency Converters, fire and life safety/fire protection systems; roofing systems and underwater structures).
Assure quality workmanship in accordance with specifications and industry standards for concrete/masonry/stucco/building, envelope/structural steel/bolting/welding and other building materials/structural systems, as required.
Attend/witness selected tests and review all applicable test reports and results for completeness and quality.
Maintain extensive contact with key construction contractor representatives to promote an atmosphere of partnering and cooperation, quickly resolving problems while maintaining each construction schedule.
Coordinate temporary utility and communication hook-ups for contractors, plus coordinate utility outages and road closures with Government personnel, as necessary. Coordinate lay-down areas and storage areas, as required.
Coordinate excavation, hot work, burn and other construction-related permits, as required, subject to local restrictions.
In conjunction with the Construction Manager (CM), perform cursory review of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and ensure via the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) that these are discussed by the construction contractor plus their respective subcontractors prior to beginning each work activity, or when a new work crew is to perform the work in accordance with the three phases of QC.
With the CM, review and provide recommendations toward acceptance of Crane Critical Lift Plans, along with crane operation qualifications and certificate of compliance. Observe critical lifts.
Ensure each construction contractor is conducting monthly site safety self-evaluations and submitting the information with pay vouchers/invoices; perform worksite safety assessments as needed.
Take appropriate, timely action to ensure construction contractor compliance of safety and health requirements, including leading safety stand-downs, as required, and recommending dismissal of key construction contractor staff from the project due to non-performance or recurring violations.
Ensure reporting of contractor significant safety incidents/accidents/near misses, ensuring most importantly that corrective actions have been taken. Perform cursory review/QA of Contractor’s Significant Incidence Reports (CSIRs) and OSHA Form 300s (Contractor’s Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses).
Serve as a point of contact for Supported Command interface/coordination in the field; including supporting collateral equipment installation and phone/data/communication connections; assist with investigation of potential latent defects; and assist with coordination of the installation of cylinders/cores, keying system, and turnover of keys to owner/occupant
Coordinate the facility system training for owner/occupants/PW shop personnel.
Review pre-final contract drawings and specifications (particularly Division 01 administrative requirements) and technical RFPs, respectively. Perform on-site visits to review constructability and compatibility with actual field conditions. During design development and constructability review, provide technical knowledge of local conditions, including availability of construction materials and skilled labor. For any problems found, make solution recommendations for designer consideration.