Quality Engineering Manager 1

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is directly responsible for documenting, managing, implementing and institutionalizing the various Quality Control activities at the project site. The Quality Engineering Manager will control documents and records, manage nonconforming installation, and initiate, follow-up, and close corrective and preventive actions. They will document and implement the Quality Plan tailored to project specifications/contractual requirements, and partner with the project team in understanding the complete scope of work for the project. The role involves establishing and leading the 3-Phase Quality Control Process, collecting data from internal inspections, initiating/assigning/managing Discrepancy Notices, Corrective Action Reports, and Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA). The manager will identify and provide solutions to project-specific issues, manage the punch list identification and closeout process, and establish and lead quality initiatives for the project. Additionally, they will participate in the review of Engineering deliverables, provide oversight and coordinate 3rd party peer design and testing agencies, and participate in daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) meetings. The role also includes assessing project performance, performing receipt inspections, and participating in internal audits. Key responsibilities also involve contract document review for compliance, reviewing design documents for constructability and contract compliance, implementing the 3-Phase Quality Control approach, creating project-specific installation checklists, performing detailed inspections, collecting and analyzing data for continuous improvement, participating in daily safety meetings, attending project meetings, and managing quality or commissioning punch-lists with direct interface with GC/Owner.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
At least seven (7) years of applicable experience.
Necessary QAQC experience either serving directly as a QAQC manager or in the capacity of Project Manager, Construction Manager, Construction Superintendent, Engineering Manager etc.
Experience in leading, auditing and providing oversight for the integration of M.C. Dean’s Quality Management System across various disciplines (including architectural, mechanical, and fire alarm systems etc.) and interested parties (suppliers, subcontractors, testing agencies etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent problem solving, analyzing, and resolving 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 basic background check
Extensive knowledge of USACE/NAVFAC 3-Phase Quality Control System
Experience on military bases, government contracts

Nice To Haves

Journeyman's Electrical License
Graduate from a certified Apprenticeship Program

Responsibilities

Documenting, managing, implementing and institutionalizing the various Quality Control activities at the project site.
Control of Documents and Records
Control of Nonconforming Installation
Initiation, follow-up and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
Document and Implement the Quality Plan tailored to project specifications/contractual requirements
Partner with the project team in understanding the complete scope of work for the project.
Establish and lead 3-Phase Quality Control Process conducting preparatory, initial and follow-up phase inspections.
Collect data from internal inspections on conformity to requirements and compliance to procedures and prepare weekly inspection data log (Field Data Collection Report).
Initiate/Assign/Manage Discrepancy Notices, Corrective Action Reports, Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Identify and provide solutions to project specific issues based on knowledge, experience and outside resources.
Manage the punch list identification and closeout process.
Establish and lead quality initiatives for the project.
Participate in the review of Engineering deliverables (Drawing (Design/Detail), Specification, Submittments) and ensure all comments generated during these reviews are addressed.
Provide oversight and coordinate 3rd party peer design and 3rd party testing agencies, implement recommendations as necessary.
Participate in the daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) meetings ensuring Quality items/issues for the scope of the work are discussed.
Assess project performance under the quality management system and provide management, guidance, assistance and support to the project team as required.
Perform receipt inspections of all procured materials.
Participate and provide logistical support in the execution of internal audits.
Perform Quality Control tasks to include: Contract document review for compliance: RFP, Specs, Drawings, Submittments, etc...
Review design documents for constructability and contract compliance.
Implement 3-Phase Quality Control approach: Preparatory meetings, Initial inspections, and Follow-up inspections for all applicable Definable Features of Work.
Create detailed project specific installation checklists for field workers. Perform inspections on all work performed in detail, efficiently, and in conjunction with Owner/QC. Collect data, analyze for continuous improvement, and share with project team weekly.
Participate in daily safety meetings to discuss Quality issues and concerns.
Attend all required project meetings to provide resolution to any Quality issues from Owner/QC.
Manage and assist in resolving all Quality or Commissioning punch-lists. Direct interface with GC/Owner to ensure requirements are understood and communicated to the project team.