Quality Manager - Construction

PCL ConstructionSan Diego, CA
Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Manager - Construction role at PCL Construction, Inc. in San Diego, California, is responsible for leading and upholding the construction portion of the Design-Build QA plan. This involves implementing, monitoring, and adjusting processes to ensure work meets established quality standards. The role requires close oversight of field activities, a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues, and driving consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across all construction phases. PCL Construction, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company focused on building opportunities, careers, and communities.

Requirements

  • Tradesperson or bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
  • 9 years of experience in quality control and/or the construction industry, including supervisory and leadership experience preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of the construction industry; understands specifications, drawings, methods, and procedures.
  • Considered an expert and coaches and mentors quality team member(s) on construction inspection skills on a broad range of scopes of work.
  • Advanced knowledge of various engineering systems, principles, and practices.
  • Excellent understanding and interpretation of construction industry codes.
  • Ability to influence project planning and sequencing.
  • Ability to monitor project progress to ensure timely inspections.
  • Ability to identify quality risks associated with the project(s).
  • Ability to interpret plans and specifications, visualizing two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
  • Experience developing site quality plans.
  • Demonstrated experience in the development and writing of procedures and manuals.
  • Experience leading internal project quality assessments.
  • Demonstrates planning, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize own work, and delegate.

Responsibilities

  • Works with the project team to develop and implement the Project Quality Plan.
  • Reviews prime contract and subcontract details for specifications and requirements.
  • Ensures that quality activities align with project scope as per the contract terms and conditions.
  • Understands the project specifications and their implications and provides guidance for the project.
  • Ensures that visual examination, witnessing, monitoring, and documentation occur as per project quality and ITPs.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains the project quality plan.
  • Reviews work procedures/instructions in terms of quality management execution.
  • Supports and provides Quality Assurance/Quality Coordinator (QA/QC) input to task planning.
  • Liaises with clients’ field QA/QC representatives, third-party testing agencies, and trade contractor quality personnel.
  • Ensures that suppliers and vendors adhere to project specifications, including verification of delivered materials.
  • Oversee audits to ensure adherence to project quality plan/manual and contract document requirements.
  • Provides feedback to project and district management.
  • Works with project teams to identify areas of risk and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
  • Oversees the planning and documentation of mock-ups.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
  • Annual discretionary performance bonuses
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
  • Life, AD&D and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave and family care support
  • HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
  • Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
  • Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
  • Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
  • Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions
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