Quality Engineer Manager

M.C. Dean, Inc•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Quality Engineer Manager is directly responsible for documenting, managing, implementing, and institutionalizing Quality Control activities at an assigned project site on behalf of the Vice President of Quality Assurance/Quality Control. The position reports to the Vice President of Quality Assurance/Quality Control or a designated representative in the QA/QC service center. The role incorporates M.C. Dean’s Quality Management System into the project, develops and implements a project-specific Quality Plan, and supports the project team in meeting contractual and quality requirements. The manager leads the project’s three-phase Quality Control process, oversees inspections and corrective actions, reviews engineering and construction documents, manages punch-list closeout, and coordinates with the Owner, end user, project team, third-party reviewers, and testing agencies. The role also supports audits, reports on project quality performance, and contributes to continuous improvement. Applicants selected must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information and must pass a basic background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering Technology.
At least 7 years of experience as a Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Construction Manager on construction projects of similar type and size.
Experience applying the USACE/NAVFAC three-phase Quality Control System.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong problem-solving, analysis, and resolution skills.
Ability to communicate at all levels of construction.
Keen attention to detail.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Ability to read, interpret, and review construction drawings and documents.
Must pass a basic background check.
Must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information following a government security investigation.
Ability to work with computer screens for extended periods, sit for extended periods, and reach with hands or arms in any direction.
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects, such as using a keyboard.
Ability to understand spoken information, communicate verbally so others understand, read and understand written information, apply general rules to specific problems, and identify and understand another person’s speech.

Responsibilities

Incorporate and lead M.C. Dean’s Quality Management System on the assigned project, including control of documents and records, control of nonconforming installation, and corrective and preventive actions.
Document and implement a Quality Plan tailored to project specifications and contractual requirements.
Partner with the project team to understand the complete project scope of work.
Establish and lead the three-phase Quality Control process, including preparatory meetings, initial inspections, and follow-up inspections for applicable Definable Features of Work.
Collect and analyze internal inspection data, prepare weekly inspection data logs (Field Data Collection Reports), and share findings with the project team.
Initiate, assign, and manage Discrepancy Notices, Corrective Action Reports, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Identify project-specific issues and provide solutions using knowledge, experience, and outside resources.
Manage punch-list identification and closeout, including Quality and Commissioning punch lists.
Establish and lead project quality initiatives.
Participate in reviews of engineering deliverables, including design and detail drawings, specifications, and submittals, and ensure review comments are addressed.
Oversee and coordinate third-party peer design reviews and third-party testing agencies, implementing recommendations as needed.
Participate in daily Operational Risk Management meetings and ensure quality items and issues are discussed.
Develop and submit daily quality control reports.
Assess project performance under the Quality Management System and provide management, guidance, assistance, and support to the project team.
Perform receipt inspections of procured materials.
Participate in and provide logistical support for internal audits.
Review contract documents, including RFPs, specifications, drawings, and submittals, for compliance.
Review design documents for constructability and contract compliance.
Create project-specific installation checklists for field workers.
Perform detailed and efficient inspections of work in coordination with the Owner/QC.
Participate in daily safety meetings to discuss quality issues and concerns.
Attend required project meetings and provide resolutions to quality issues raised by Owner/QC.
Interface directly with the Owner and end user to ensure requirements are understood and communicated to the project team.