Quality Control Manager

Ryan Companies•Phoenix, AZ

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mission Critical Quality Manager is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and execution of the project-specific QA/QC plan. This role ensures that all civil, structural, architectural, and MEP installations are constructed in accordance with the established contract documents, in preparation for equipment commissioning. The role involves leading the project-specific quality management strategy by implementing the three phases of control (Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up), overseeing the Project Inspection Test Plan for CSA and MEP installations prior to commissioning, and coordinating and monitoring daily QA/QC activities for the Ryan and Trade Partner Quality Teams. This position also requires communicating quality management status and risks to the project team, project leadership, and client teams.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in architectural, civil, structural engineering or construction management
5+ Years of construction quality control experience
Familiarity with data center construction best practices
OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or equivalent safety certifications
Mission-critical mindset and attention to detail.
Excellent communication with trade partners, project team members, and owner representatives.
Ability to manage fast-paced schedules and phased turnovers
Knowledge and experience with project management software like Procore, AutoDesk, CxAlloy, Bluebeam, Smartsheet
Experience executing the Three-Phase Control System (Preparatory, Initial, Follow-Up Phases) for all major construction activities.
Technical degree in construction, civil, architecture, engineering, or equivalent is required.
At least 5 years of experiences in design, construction, and/or commissioning for large & complex MEP-heavy projects.
Previous experience leading construction documentation and contract administration is required.

Nice To Haves

Professional Certifications like CQM-C, ASQ, etc.
Knowledge of one or more quality systems (i.e., Malcolm Baldridge, ISO 9000, Lean, Kaizen, Army Corps of Engineers, etc.)
Experience using Procore, Bluebeam, and Revit

Responsibilities

Lead the project-specific quality management strategy by implementing the three phases of control (Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up).
Oversee the Project Inspection Test Plan for CSA and MEP installations, prior to commissioning.
Coordinate and monitor daily QA/QC activities for the Ryan and Trade Partner Quality Teams.
Communicate quality management status and risks to the project team, project leadership, and client teams.
Assist with training project team members on the use and importance of the QA/QC Program, including Procore or other required software.
Coordinate with the Project team to ensure timely completion of preparatory meetings.
Conduct and/or participate in preparatory meetings for each definable feature of work to ensure project team members, trade partners, and all stakeholders understand the quality management requirements.
Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications.
Set quality management expectations with trade partners, including the quantity and timing of field inspections, testing requirements, and documentation requirements for each scope of work.
Assist the Project Team by preparing quality management content for additional project meetings, including internal team meetings, OAC meetings, or other trade partner coordination meetings.
Manage the Inspection Test Plan (ITP) to develop a complete log of all field inspections and ensure timely receipt of test reports, other supporting documentation, and photos.
Coordinate and lead all first work inspections to ensure the workmanship in the field complies with the quality standards that have been established in the preparatory phase.
Conduct daily walkthroughs to monitor field progress and ensure continued compliance with the quality requirements.
Conduct and document weekly QC meetings with trade partners, project team members, and client representatives.
Conduct periodic quality walkthroughs with the client, design team, and/or any other client reps.
Identify, document, monitor, and track all deficiencies and corrective actions implemented to remediate the deficiencies.
Stop work, if necessary, to resolve matters that affect safety or quality.
Review Architect/Engineer field reports to ensure all quality-related issues are communicated to the project team and trade partners.
Monitor deficiencies and assist the Project Team to verify effective implementation of corrective actions for each deficiency.
Support the project team with completion list, punch list, and phase turnover activities.
Monitor Quality Management Dashboards to determine the project teams need for additional support or to direct emphasis towards a specific quality management task.
Provide sufficient quality management communication to the Client by conducting periodic site walkthroughs, periodic quality meetings, or any other means necessary.
Capture and share lessons learned with the project team, trade partners, and other Ryan Mission Critical project teams.