Highway Construction Quality Assurance Manager

Kleinfelder Inc•Christiansburg, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Christiansburg, VA and Richmond, VA offices are currently seeking 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). Kleinfelder is a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive. Our Construction Services market is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories, helping to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain.

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
3 - 4 years project related experience
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations required
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

Managing 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
Reporting directly to the DBPM and shall have the overall responsibility to monitor the compliance and adherence to the established Quality Management Plan (QMP)
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
Coordinating and managing 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
Developing and publishing project QA/QC Plans
Conducting audits, inspections and testing in validation of the QC Plan
Visit the project on an as-needed basis
Managing and coordinating QC & QA materials testing
Preparing the project materials notebook in accordance with VDOT requirements
Maintaining and coordinating appropriate staff for observation and inspection of work
Documenting QA activities and assuring that QC documentation meets appropriate standards
Assuring that all quality documentation is deposited in the project Document Management System
Prepare Non-Conformance Reports when appropriate and make recommendations for resolution
Managing and supervising all nonconformities affecting quality of products
Certify that the Work shown on contractor's monthly pay application is complete and meets relevant contract requirements
Maintaining an awareness of safety and health requirements
Assuring that offsite plant inspections are performed by the appropriate entity
Certify that the project has been constructed in conformance with applicable standards and specifications