Quality Management Specialist

Bouten Construction Company • Richland, WA

1d • $75,000 - $93,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Bouten Construction is seeking an experienced Quality Management Specialist to enhance quality across their projects and organization. This role requires a strong understanding of construction from both field and project management perspectives, with a focus on proactive problem-solving. The specialist will collaborate with various stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including preconstruction, operations, project teams, design partners, owners, and trade partners. Key responsibilities include ensuring high-quality work delivery, reducing risk, rework, and variation through activities such as constructability reviews, quality planning, field observations, and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant construction experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience with building envelope systems and/or mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEPF) systems.
• Background or experience in engineering, architecture, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Excellent follow-up and attention to details.
• Sense of urgency on important matters.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, resourceful, and positive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and creative skills.
• Ability to maintain focus on goals, combined with the flexibility to pivot when necessary.
• A self-starter, results-oriented individual.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support constructability reviews throughout preconstruction and design development, bringing together the right team members to identify and resolve potential issues early.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, project teams, and subject matter experts to identify constructability concerns and improve the quality and completeness of construction documents.
• Partner with project teams to develop project-specific quality plans that address key risks, owner expectations, contract requirements, and Bouten standards.
• Review plans, specifications, details, and project requirements to identify constructability and quality concerns.
• Proactively identify high-risk scopes, installations, materials, and activities and work with project teams to develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Participate in pre-installation meetings, mock-ups, first-work installations, quality inspections, and other critical quality activities.
• Conduct and support project quality audits to help teams identify and address potential deficiencies before they impact the project.
• Support the documentation, tracking, and resolution of quality observations and corrective actions within Procore.
• Partner with project teams to coordinate required testing, special inspections, nondestructive testing, and third-party quality consultants.
• Provide quality support across multiple projects at varying stages of pursuit, preconstruction, and construction.
• Facilitate and participate in project retrospectives and lessons learned, identifying recurring trends and helping translate those lessons into improvements for future projects.
• Develop and deliver quality-related training, tools, and resources that strengthen quality knowledge across the organization.
• Analyze quality observations, rework, warranty issues, nonconformance, and other project data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the ongoing development, implementation, and improvement of Bouten’s Quality Management System.
• Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement by applying Lean principles, sharing best practices, and helping teams find better ways to build.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $75,000 - $93,000.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
• 100% Company Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Premiums for Employee and Family.
• 401k with company match $1 for $1 up to 6%.
• 2 weeks' paid vacation and 12 Paid Sick Days.
• 9 Paid holidays.
• Philanthropy & volunteer opportunities.
• Service awards & recognition.
• Training & Continued Education Support.
• On-Site Gym.
• Clothing Allowance.
• Team Events: Holiday Party, Bouten Annual Golf Tournament, Summer Event, and Annual Town Hall.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level