Quality Control Manager - Construction

Tepa•West Sacramento, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Quality Control Manager to be responsible for overseeing and enforcing project site quality control, including using discretion to assess and control risk; performing tests and analyzing results; planning, developing, and directing the application of processes to maintain quality standards; and initiating and enforcing improvement measures related to quality control findings.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management and have a minimum of 5 years of Construction Management experience specific to Corps of Engineers’ projects
Proven experience establishing and maintaining effective quality control systems in compliance with contract requirements on USACE and other federal projects including field experience providing oversight on construction site work activities
Experience using Army RMS/QCS system
Highly knowledgeable of construction, building and construction materials, methods, terminology, phases, documentation, and the tools involved in the construction, repair or remodeling of structures and sites to assist in quality control management system implementation on a project site
Strong knowledge of project plans, specifications, shop drawings, samples and testing to assist in quality control management
Good understanding of administrative and management principles involved in project planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources to assist in quality control management
Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry
Ability to utilize current programs, as well as the ability to create and administer new QC programs
Ability to manage time efficiently
Must possess ability to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing
Current credentials showing the completion of the course “Construction Quality Management for Contractors” offered by USACE
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety & Health training within the last 5 years
First aid/CPR certification
Ability to pass required background check and drug screen
Must have a valid driver’s license
This position may require, now or in the future, a Commercial Driver's License

Responsibilities

Oversees construction projects from start to finish, with a focus on quality control.
Conducts preparatory, initial and follow-up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature of work. Verify that plans, procedures, and the proper document checklists are being used and signed off prior to the definable features of work as described in the submittal register.
Verifies and documents that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately and are acceptable for use in the project.
Conducts the required meetings with the USACE, superintendent, foreman and subcontractor responsible for the definable feature of work prior to the start of each new phase of the work. Notify the Government personnel as required and document these meetings in the daily QC report.
Independently reviews plans, specifications, construction cost data, and other contract documents to identify potential quality risk factors.
Reviews shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications by direct review and by leveraging the knowledge and experience of others in the project team when necessary.
Independently performs specified or required tests to verify that control measures are adequate to provide a product which conforms to contract requirements.
Oversees work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
Collaborates with the project superintendent and maintains the project "as-built" drawings daily.
Develops, updates, and maintains the project submittal log and all other project specific quality control reporting utilizing Construction Contractor Module of RMS, referred to as QCS, to record, maintain and submit various information throughout the contract period.
Provides written daily QC reports that reinforce work activities are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard and constructively confront non-conformance to produce the requirements that comply with the contract.
Schedules, documents the results of, and maintains a log of all inspections that are required to conform to the project contract requirements. Clearly document, correct, and re-inspect all non-conformances prior to covering up work.
Independently verifies that necessary inspections, approvals, and certifications by appropriate agencies are completed.
Assembles and forwards project closeout documents.
Uses discretion to stop work if necessary to resolve matters that affect safety, quality and/or inhibit the logical progress of work.
Advises on changes to methods and materials for use in projects.