Highway Construction Quality Assurance Manager

Kleinfelder • Christiansburg, VA

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About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) for its Christiansburg, Virginia, and Richmond, Virginia, offices. The role focuses on highway construction management, primarily in the Design-Build arena. The QAM manages and coordinates the Quality Assurance organization on Design-Build projects and reports directly to the Design-Build Project Manager (DBPM).

The QAM independently monitors the contractor’s Quality Control (QC) process, reviews QC data, and verifies sampling, testing, and inspection records against contract documents. The role oversees compliance with the project Quality Management Plan (QMP), QA inspection and testing of materials and work, and audits of quality processes involving designers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

The QAM leads project Design-Build QA efforts in accordance with VDOT requirements; develops QA/QC plans; coordinates materials testing and inspection staff; documents QA activities; manages nonconformities; and certifies work for payment and project completion. The position requires project visits as needed and travel to projects when required.

Requirements

• Be a Licensed Professional Engineer or capable of being licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Construction management and highway construction/infrastructure project experience, including inspection, testing, systems integration, power, and communication.
• At least 10 years of related experience.
• Three to four years of project-related experience and knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• At least two years of coordination or supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate orally and in writing with contractors, VDOT personnel, government officials, inspectors, and the public.
• Ability to identify potential projects and clients and market the company’s services.
• Driver’s license and ability to commute to projects when required.
• Working knowledge of current software programs used in the industry.
• Satisfactory completion of employment reference checks, professional licensure and/or educational credential verification, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check following an offer.

Responsibilities

• Manage the QA program and independently monitor the QC process by examining QC data and verifying QC sampling, testing, and inspection records against contract documents.
• Monitor compliance with and adherence to the established Quality Management Plan, reporting to the Design-Build Project Manager.
• Oversee QA inspection and testing of project materials and work, including independent verification of the Design-Build Contractor’s QC program.
• Coordinate and manage internal and external audits of quality processes involving designers, design sub-consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• 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 to validate the QC Plan.
• Visit the project on an as-needed basis.
• Manage and coordinate QC and 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 ensure QC documentation meets appropriate standards.
• Ensure quality documentation is deposited in the project Document Management System.
• Prepare Non-Conformance Reports when appropriate and recommend resolutions.
• Manage and supervise nonconformities affecting product quality.
• Certify that work shown on the contractor’s monthly pay application is complete and meets relevant contract requirements.
• Maintain awareness of safety and health requirements.
• Ensure offsite plant inspections are performed by the appropriate entity.
• Certify that the project has been constructed in conformance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Identify potential projects and clients and market the company’s services.
• Commute to project locations when required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Reimbursement for continuing education and expenses associated with training and certifications
• Internal Mentoring Program and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed