Deputy Construction Quality Manager

Acciona•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCIONA is a global leader in regenerative infrastructure development, aiming to create a positive societal impact. With over 65,000 professionals across 40+ countries, we are dedicated to designing a better planet and addressing global challenges like climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity. We are seeking passionate individuals to join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs for a sustainable future. The SR400 Express Lanes Project is a significant $4.6 billion infrastructure initiative led by SR400 Constructors, a joint venture between Flatiron Dragados and ACCIONA. Commissioned by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Georgia State Road Tollway Authority (SRTA), this project will add two 16-mile express lanes from Sandy Springs MARTA Station to McFarland, improving mobility on a major Georgia corridor. The project will employ over 500 people at its peak and includes dedicated bus rapid transit stations and bridge refurbishments. Construction is scheduled to start in late 2025 and is expected to be substantially completed by 2031. The Deputy Construction Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring construction projects meet quality standards through oversight of inspections, testing, and reporting. This role requires collaboration with subcontractors, utility managers, and stakeholders to confirm inspection outcomes, resolve issues, and implement corrective measures. The manager will also manage QC resources, assess construction methods for compliance, and maintain documentation in the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). Key responsibilities include material approval, off-site quality checks, and constructability reviews. Essential for this role are strong technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and decisive judgment, including Stop Work Authority, to guarantee construction integrity and project success.

Requirements

8-10 years of transportation infrastructure construction experience as a construction area manager, field engineer, superintendent or in a senior construction engineering and inspection role
Experience as a construction quality engineer on or at least one transportation infrastructure project
College diploma or superior
Strong understanding of construction quality standards, inspections, and testing procedures.
Familiarity with project specifications, work plans, and quality assurance methodologies.
Ability to evaluate testing results, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
Address non-conformance issues efficiently and improve quality processes.
Collaborate effectively with engineers, subcontractors, superintendents, and management teams.
Maintain detailed records and oversee documentation in EDMS.
Authority to halt construction if quality standards are not met.
Verify that materials, processes, and final construction adhere to project specifications.
Demonstrated experience working within Georgia's local construction market

Responsibilities

Support management in interfacing with subcontractors and other stakeholders on quality-related activities.
Evaluate the validity and acceptability of inspection, examination, and testing results.
Coordinate with the Utility Manager to ensure proper testing and inspection of utilities.
Plan and allocate QC resources for inspections and testing, ensuring communication with QA teams and the Authority.
Track, report, and resolve deficiencies/non-conformance issues from identification to closure.
Assist in implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS).
Proactively engage production teams to prevent deficiencies and minimize rework.
Oversee the approval process for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.
Conduct and supervise inspections and testing across various construction elements.
Maintain accurate documentation of inspection results, audits, and corrective actions in the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
Ensure all construction work aligns with plans, specifications, and quality requirements.
Perform off-site quality inspections at supplier and manufacturer facilities.
Participate in corrective and preventive action analysis related to quality control.
Prepare monthly reports consolidating all quality-related data and records.
Assist in reviewing construction methodology to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and specifications.
Participate in Punch List Walk-Throughs and jointly add items to the Punch List.
Maintain and complete QC checklists for ongoing quality assurance efforts.
Exercise Stop Work Authority if quality standards are compromised.
Coordinate constructability reviews for design changes during construction with key project stakeholders.