Quality Control Manager

Gator Dredging•Melbourne, FL

20d

About The Position

Gator Dredging is hiring a Quality Control Manager to manage and implement Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and related technical plans for federal USACE and other coastal engineering and construction projects. Project types include maintenance and new dredging, dredged material management area maintenance and construction, beach renourishment, rip-rap revetments, slope stabilization, stormwater pond maintenance, water control structure installation and maintenance, and marina maintenance. The role also prepares QCPs and related technical documents, manages document input and control in the USACE Resident Management System for federal projects, and works 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, advises onsite staff and management, reviews drawings and project documents, helps develop alternative design and construction methods, resolves technical conflicts, trains others, and monitors daily quality practices and inspections. The position requires travel and remaining at project sites for moderate periods, typically 3–12 months. The employee must be able to work outdoors for entire shifts in all weather conditions, travel, and provide reliable transportation to and from job sites. A bachelor's degree in engineering, surveying, geomatics, or construction management, or equivalent technical school training, is required. Applicants need at least five years of experience in dredging or marine construction quality control management. Starting annual salary depends on previous work experience, skills, and current certifications or professional licenses; no salary range is stated.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in dredging or marine construction quality control management.
At least five years of experience in QC or a 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/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.
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 the use and care of engineering and surveying tools.
Ability to operate or learn to operate a hand-held GPS RTK rover (survey-grade GPS).
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 truck and trailer/launch vessel.
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.
Ability to work outdoors for an entire shift in hot, humid, cold, and wet weather conditions.
Ability to travel.
Reliable personal transportation to and from the job site.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Quality Control Manager on a USACE project.

Responsibilities

Manage and implement Quality Control Plans and related technical plans for federal USACE and other coastal engineering and construction projects.
Prepare Quality Control Plans and related technical documents.
Manage document input and control in the USACE Resident Management System for federal projects.
Work 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 reports.
Manage technical construction aspects of marine and coastal engineering projects.
Provide technical recommendations to onsite staff and management to help set and meet client schedules, goals, and objectives.
Analyze working drawings and assist with preparation or review of plans, specifications, and permit documents.
Work with technical staff to develop alternative design and construction methods and materials.
Resolve technical conflicts arising during projects.
Train others as required.
Travel and remain at project sites for moderate periods, typically 3–12 months.
Monitor daily quality practices 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.