Quality Manager I

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western•MD_Patuxent River_226131, MD

About The Position

The Quality Manager I is responsible for implementing, improving, and executing Quality Management Systems (QMS) and project-specific quality program requirements for Walsh’s Federal Building Division in Patuxent River, Maryland. The role ensures design and construction work is planned and executed according to company and contract policies, procedures, systems, and requirements. The Quality Manager serves as the quality champion for one or more projects, supporting safe, effective, efficient, and profitable project delivery through quality management, risk mitigation, staff development, inspection, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Current certification required.
USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification.
Level 1 QCM.
Minimum 7 years of AEC experience.
Good communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to prioritize, organize, and manage time.
Knowledge of standards, specifications, and publications relevant to job duties.
Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required to review and certify that tests, inspections, and procedures satisfy requirements.

Nice To Haves

AEC bachelor’s degree or equivalent related field experience, including experience with International Code Council, NICET, etc.; a degree is preferred.
Three years of experience in a Quality role is preferred.
Limited travel for projects as necessary.

Responsibilities

Lead quality management for one or more projects, including work quality, material management, documentation, and close-out.
Coach, mentor, and train project staff in quality management principles, procedures, and project-specific requirements; mentor Quality staff to support career development and retention.
Lead quality processes including work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports, lesson sharing, and follow-up inspections.
Establish, monitor, and report Key Performance Indicators and Quality Incident Reports; analyze project trends and recommend improvement strategies.
Audit project quality programs using Project QC Evaluation and other auditing tools, and provide feedback to Operations and Quality Management on major incidents, team relationships, client perceptions, and recurring non-conformances.
Direct inspection, testing, and documentation of project work, coordinating schedules with operations, consultants, material laboratories, and the Client.
Create and implement project-specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans, and other procedures; support material specification review, including concrete mix design and thermal control.
Develop risk management strategies to reduce project risk and improve profitability and efficiency through process management and mitigation.
Maintain relationships with owners, Clients, subcontractors, design partners, and stakeholders to support project partnering and resolve issues.
Support Site Safety to ensure projects meet established safety procedures, requirements, and goals.
Monitor project quality costs and resources, provide feedback to improve project billing returns, risk reporting, and testing accuracy, and protect Walsh from claim exposure.
Monitor and report rework costs through the QIR system.