Highway Construction Quality Assurance Manager

Kleinfelder•Christiansburg, VA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) with experience in Highway Construction Management primarily in the Design-Build arena. The QAM is the key individual responsible for the management and coordination of the Quality Assurance (QA) organization on Design-Build projects and will report directly to the Design-Build Project Manager (DBPM). The QAM is responsible for managing the QA program to independently monitor the QC process by examining QC data and providing independent proof in verification of QC sampling, testing, and inspection records in accordance with relevant contract documents. The QAM will also report directly to the DBPM and have overall responsibility to monitor compliance and adherence to the established Quality Management Plan (QMP), conduct QA inspection and testing of all materials used and work performed on the Project, and coordinate and manage internal and external audits of the quality processes.

Requirements

Be a Licensed Professional Engineer or capable of being licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Have Construction Management and Highway Construction/Infrastructure projects experience, including but not limited to; inspection; testing; systems integration; power and communication
Have 10+ years of related experience
Have 3 - 4 years project related experience
Have knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Have a minimum of 2 years coordination/supervisory experience
Possess excellent communications skills and the ability to identify and communicate - orally and in writing - with a wide range of stakeholders including contractors, VDOT personnel, government officials, inspectors, and the public
Have the ability to identify potential projects/clients, and market our services
Possess a driver's license and the ability to commute to projects when required
Possess a working knowledge of the current software programs utilized in the industry

Responsibilities

Manage the QA program to independently monitor the Quality Control (QC) process by examining the QC data and provide independent proof in verification of the QC sampling, testing and inspection records in accordance with relevant contract documents
Report directly to the DBPM and shall have the overall responsibility to monitor the compliance and adherence to the established Quality Management Plan (QMP)
Perform the QA inspection and testing of all materials used and work performed on the Project including monitoring of the Design-Build Contractor's QC program by providing an independent verification of the QC process
Coordinate and manage internal and external audits of the quality processes, including but not limited to designer, design sub-consultants, contractor, sub-contractors and suppliers as determined
Lead and direct project Design-Build Quality Assurance efforts in accordance with VDOT's Minimum Requirements for Quality Assurance and Quality Control on Design-Build and P3 Projects July 2018
Develop and publish project QA/QC Plans
Conduct audits, inspections and testing in validation of the QC Plan
Visit the project on an as-needed basis
Manage and coordinate QC & QA materials testing
Prepare the project materials notebook in accordance with VDOT requirements
Maintain and coordinate appropriate staff for observation and inspection of work
Document QA activities and assure that QC documentation meets appropriate standards
Assure that all quality documentation is deposited in the project Document Management System
Prepare Non-Conformance Reports when appropriate and make recommendations for resolution
Manage and supervise all nonconformities affecting quality of products
Certify that the Work shown on contractor's monthly pay application is complete and meets relevant contract requirements
Maintain an awareness of safety and health requirements
Assure that offsite plant inspections are performed by the appropriate entity
Certify that the project has been constructed in conformance with applicable standards and specifications