Quality Control Manager

Baker Construction•Colonial Heights, VA
•$132,308 - $172,000

About The Position

The Quality Control Manager directs site quality control activities and manages inspection staff. The role is typically held by someone certified as an Inspector Level II or III in various disciplines. The manager oversees inspection activities and records, manages qualified inspection and test personnel, reviews test controls and results, verifies compliance with contract acceptance criteria and special processes, ensures inspection hold and witness points are followed, and documents and facilitates correction of non-conformances. The position also supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops staff; supports performance management and career development; and promotes a safe, Incident and Injury Free work environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or construction-related discipline from an accredited college or university and 8 years of related experience and/or training; or 10 years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of construction practices, including formwork, rebar, and concrete placing.
  • Quality assurance-related experience, preferably in the nuclear power industry or DOE/DOD facilities.
  • Quality inspector experience.
  • Demonstrated skill and knowledge with applicable quality codes and standards, preferably NRC regulations.

Nice To Haves

  • Inspector Level II or III certification in various disciplines.
  • Quality assurance-related experience in the nuclear power industry, including DOE/DOD facilities.
  • Knowledge of NRC regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Direct all site quality control activities and manage inspection staff.
  • Manage inspection activities and records.
  • Manage qualified inspection and test personnel performing quality-related activities.
  • Review and approve test controls and test results.
  • Establish and maintain written procedures for training, examining, qualifying, and certifying personnel.
  • Verify that received items conform to contract acceptance criteria.
  • Verify that special processes are defined and followed.
  • Ensure compliance with inspection Hold and Witness Points.
  • Document and facilitate corrections of non-conformances.
  • Supervise, train, evaluate, and develop direct reports and ensure support managers do the same for their reports.
  • Address complaints appropriately and provide guidance, direction, coaching, and support to staff.
  • Conduct timely performance appraisals and progress reviews.
  • Assist staff in developing short- and long-term goals aligned with department and company strategy.
  • Ensure staff receive training aligned with career development plans.
  • Develop direct reports through career plans, promotions, lateral moves, corrective action, and progressive discipline, as appropriate.
  • Conduct department staff meetings and participate in developing initiatives, goals, objectives, systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure staff receive timely and appropriate compensation.
  • Collaborate with HR to ensure compliance with employment and labor laws and company policies; conduct or coordinate related training as needed.
  • Champion an Incident and Injury Free environment for the project.
  • Follow safety guidelines, including wearing PPE and remaining aware of surroundings.
  • Attend and participate in Tool Box Talks and provide input for Safety Task Analysis.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Other company-sponsored benefit programs, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements
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