Quality Control Manager

Gator Dredging•Melbourne, FL

19d

About The Position

Gator Dredging is hiring a Quality Control Manager to manage and implement the Quality Control Plan (QCP) and related technical plans for Federal (USACE) and other coastal engineering and construction projects, including maintenance and new dredging, dredged-material management areas, beach renourishment, rip-rap revetments, slope stabilization, stormwater pond maintenance, water control structures, and marina maintenance. The role includes preparing QCPs and related technical documents, managing document input and control in USACE’s Resident Management System (RMS), and coordinating with operations engineering, surveying, and company management to collect, analyze, and present project quality-control data and technical reports. The manager oversees technical construction aspects of marine and coastal engineering projects, provides recommendations to onsite staff and management, reviews drawings and project documents, helps develop construction alternatives, resolves technical conflicts, and trains others as needed. The role requires regular quality monitoring and inspections, keeping current with emerging technology, and travel with stays at project sites for moderate periods, typically three to twelve months. The employee must be able to work outdoors for an entire shift in all weather conditions and provide reliable transportation to and from job sites. Starting annual salary is based on previous work experience, skills, and current certifications or professional licenses. Gator Dredging offers a compensation and benefits package. The company is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer, and an E-Verify company; it employs only people legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in dredging or marine-construction quality-control management.
At least five years of experience in a QC or QC-related position; experience as a Quality Control Manager on a USACE project is preferred.
At least five years of direct experience with AutoCAD, HYPACK, and Microsoft Word and Excel.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, surveying, geomatics, or construction management, or equivalent technical-school training.
USACE CQM-C Certification, or ability to obtain it within three months of employment.
OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, and Blood Borne Pathogen certifications, or ability to obtain them within six months of employment.
Knowledge of marine construction, engineering, and surveying principles and practices.
Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal rules, regulations, and ordinances, or ability to research and learn them quickly.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
Ability to analyze engineering and surveying data and draw sound conclusions.
Skills in using and caring for engineering and surveying tools.
Ability to operate or learn to operate a hand-held survey-grade GPS RTK rover.
Ability to prepare and submit clear, concise reports orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the general public.
Ability to operate survey and work vessels up to 25 feet in length.
Ability to drive a standard-sized vehicle and truck-and-trailer combination and launch a vessel.
Ability to work outdoors for an entire shift in hot, humid, cold, and wet weather.
Ability to travel.
Reliable transportation to and from job sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Quality Control Manager on a USACE project.

Responsibilities

Manage and implement the Quality Control Plan and related technical plans for Federal (USACE) and other coastal engineering and construction projects.
Prepare Quality Control Plans and related technical documents for clients and projects.
Manage document input and control in USACE’s Resident Management System for Federal projects.
Coordinate with operations engineering and the survey division to collect, analyze, and present project quality-control data and information.
Work with company management to analyze technical data and technical reports.
Manage technical construction aspects of marine and coastal engineering projects.
Provide technical recommendations to onsite staff and management to help meet client schedules, goals, and objectives.
Analyze detailed working drawings and assist with preparing or reviewing plans, specifications, and permit documents.
Work with technical staff to develop alternative design and construction methods and materials.
Resolve technical conflicts that arise during projects.
Train others as required.
Travel and remain at project sites for moderate periods, typically three to twelve months.
Monitor quality practices daily and conduct ongoing inspections to minimize corrections and punch-list items.
Keep up to date with new and emerging technology.
Perform other duties as assigned.