Facilities & Construction - Quality Control & Operations Manager

Sacred Heart University • Fairfield, CT

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About The Position

The Quality Control & Operations Manager (QCOM) is responsible for managing and performing the daily QC responsibilities of specific assigned projects to ensure the projects are constructed in accordance with the established University standards. The role includes direct oversight and review of the entire documentation and physical inspection phase of the workflow process and working with other in-house personnel (e.g., Project Managers, Capital Projects Director, etc.) and external personnel to produce and document quality projects. The incumbent reports directly to the Executive Director of Capital Projects. In addition to the above, the position will require to be the facilities liaison between off-campus entities & University Construction & Facilities Department director(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Science; related field or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.
• 5+ years of relevant construction experience as a quality control manager or have worked in the construction field for a CM/GC firm for medium ($10 million or more) construction projects.
• Good understanding of applicable construction laws for local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate with clients in written and oral formats, solve problems, and have attention to detail with proper paperwork.
• Ability to prioritize and organize own work to meet agreed-upon deadlines.
• Works with others to achieve team goals.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of construction means and methods.

Responsibilities

• Be on the project site at all times during physical work activities.
• Responsible for overall project QC management and have the authority to act in all QC matters.
• Aid in the continued development, implementation, and administration of the university-specific QC Plan for projects in the construction phase.
• Ensure all project personnel, including CMs/ GCs/ subcontractors, understand and comply with the University QC requirements.
• Certify that all submittals are in compliance with contract requirements.
• Develop the Preparatory QA/QC Meeting agendas, facilitate the Preparatory Meetings, and participate in the Initial, Follow-up, and Final Inspections.
• Conduct preparatory, initial, and follow-up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of Construction desired for each definable feature of work.
• Verify and document that all materials received for the project are in conformance with approved submittals and contract specifications.
• Verify all onsite materials are handled and stored properly for use on the project.
• Review plans and specifications to ensure requirements are met for each scope of work within assigned Projects.
• Complete necessary inspection reports and documentation.
• Record daily quality control observations on all construction activities in daily inspection logs and take photos of the progress.
• Inspect and evaluate the adequacy of work performed by contractors; Identify non-conformities, analyze root causes, and inform stakeholders of required corrective measures.
• Coordinate University QC activities with GC/ CMs.
• Maintain daily project reports/ logs for assigned Projects.
• Manage and monitor required University owned material & systems testing and verify proper testing process of CM owned scope.
• Conduct pre-final/final inspections; establish punch list; and ensure all deficiencies are corrected.
• Conduct and/or attend QC meetings.
• Verify that the assembling and submittals required by the Contractor(s) for project closeout documents include O&M manuals, as-builts, warranties, and other relevant project-specific information/ data per University standards.
• Prepare documentation for each definable feature of work in their area of responsibility; Distribute written inspection/test results to appropriate project personnel/stakeholders.
• Assist the Executive Director of Capital Projects with project management related tasks in the construction phase as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree