Quality Control Manager

U.S. Engineering•Kansas City, MO

4d•$88,883 - $125,543

About The Position

The Quality Control Manager plans, directs, and coordinates on-site quality control activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and project requirements. The role has direct oversight of the documentation and physical inspection phases of the workflow and works with internal and external stakeholders to produce and document a quality product. The position is performed in a combination of project-site and office settings. Routine driving to project sites is required; travel, temporary assignments, or relocation may be required to manage projects outside the regional office area.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or construction management; alternatively, a high school diploma combined with quality control experience and certifications will be considered.
At least five years of related experience.
Knowledge of a wide range of construction materials, methods, and techniques.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and persuasion, to develop effective professional relationships.
Strategic thinking and effective problem-solving skills, with a One Company focus.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
Strong negotiation and conflict-management skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver results.
Ability to self-motivate and seek knowledge of new technical practices in the controls industry.
Ability to speak clearly and exercise good judgment.
Ability to work under pressure.
Legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without requiring future employment visa sponsorship.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, lifting, sitting, and standing.

Responsibilities

Create, update, and maintain project submittal logs and other project-specific quality control reports.
Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications, consulting the project team as needed.
Chair and document weekly quality control meetings with the superintendent and provide written minutes as required by project contract documents.
Prepare daily quality control reports that document compliant construction activities and address non-conformances in a timely manner.
Conduct preparatory, initial, and follow-up meetings to establish standards for each definable feature of work.
Verify and document that materials received conform to approved submittals, are properly handled and stored, and are acceptable for project use.
Conduct preconstruction meetings with subcontractors and the superintendent at least two days before each new phase of work to discuss quality issues.
Coordinate and document testing and commissioning of building systems.
Maintain project as-built drawings daily.
Assemble and forward project closeout documents, including O&M manuals, as-builts, and warranties.
Stop work when necessary to resolve issues affecting safety, quality, or the logical progress of work.
Facilitate the commissioning process.
Investigate upfront to identify unusual installation requirements and expedite inspection and sign-off procedures.
Push back on requests that fall outside the contract scope.
Identify cost-efficient ways to fulfill contract requirements for specification conformance and system sign-off.
Actively participate in finding solutions when quality control issues arise.
Provide assistance to multiple projects simultaneously.