MEP QC Manager
About The Position
The Walsh Group is seeking a MEP Quality Manager I for a federal construction project in DuPont, Washington. The role is responsible for implementing, improving, and executing quality management systems and project-specific quality program requirements, ensuring that design and construction work follows company and contract policies, procedures, systems, and requirements. The Quality Manager serves as the quality champion for one or more projects, overseeing quality of work, materials, documentation, and close-out. The role coaches project staff and Quality staff, manages quality processes and audits, monitors quality performance and costs, and coordinates inspection and testing. It also supports risk management, stakeholder relationships, and site safety. Limited project-related travel may be required.
Requirements
- Level 1 QCM.
- At least 7 years of AEC experience.
- Current certification required.
- Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required to review and certify that tests, inspections, and procedures satisfy requirements.
- Good communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage time.
- Knowledge of standards, specifications, and publications related to the job.
- Limited travel for projects as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- AEC bachelor's degree or equivalent related field experience, including experience with International Code Council or NICET.
- USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification.
- Three years of experience in a Quality role.
Responsibilities
- Lead quality management duties for one or more projects, including quality of work, material management, documentation, and close-out.
- Coach, mentor, and train project staff in quality management principles, procedures, and project-specific requirements.
- Mentor and coach Quality staff to support career development and retention.
- Lead quality processes, including work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports, lesson sharing, and follow-up inspections.
- Establish, monitor, and report on Key Performance Indicators and Quality Incident Reports; analyze trends and recommend improvement strategies.
- Audit project quality programs using Project QC Evaluation and other audit tools, and provide feedback to Operations and Quality Management on significant incidents, team relationships, client perceptions, and recurring non-conformances.
- Direct inspection, testing, and documentation of work, coordinating schedules among operations, consultants, material laboratories, and the Client.
- Create and implement project-specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans, and other necessary procedures.
- Support material specification reviews, including concrete mix design, thermal control, and other specialized quality elements.
- Develop and manage risk strategies that reduce risk and improve project profitability and efficiency through process management and mitigation.
- Maintain relationships with owners, Clients, subcontractors, design partners, and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.
- Support Site Safety to ensure projects meet established safety procedures, requirements, and goals.
- Monitor project quality costs and resources, work toward as-bid budgets, provide feedback on billing returns, risk reporting, and testing accuracy, and help protect the company from claim exposure.
- Monitor and report rework costs through the Quality Incident Report system.
Benefits
- The role may be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.
- Opportunities for growth, training, and development.
- Flexibility in career path and progression.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
