Quality Manager

Kiewit•Toronto, ON

11d•CA$110,000 - CA$140,000

About The Position

The Quality Manager leads the quality team and quality program on projects in an assigned location. The role manages quality for civil, mechanical, and electrical construction and develops and implements project quality systems, plans, inspection and test plans, and procedures. The position works closely with construction, scheduling, design, and planning personnel to ensure project scope and schedule are understood and that work meets project documentation, technical requirements, plans, specifications, and industry standards. Ganotec is a full-service heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. It typically self-performs major disciplines, including civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping, and electrical, instrumentation, and controls. Its work uses a variety of commercial contract styles, and the company emphasizes collaboration with owners, equipment suppliers, and engineers during project development. Candidates must be open to extensive travel and/or relocation. The role may be based at various locations, and working conditions may vary. Work may include overtime and weekends as required.

Requirements

Degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Industrial or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in quality management in the industrial construction field.
Proven QA/QC background on large-scope projects.
Significant experience managing a team of quality inspectors.
High motivation, a passion for excellence, and initiative.
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what is required to get the job done right the first time.
Commitment to ethics and integrity.
Passion for safety and ability to help ensure that nobody gets hurt.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
Strong organization, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to access all points of a construction site in varied climates and environments.
Ability to travel and relocate as business requires.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use instructions, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and work overtime and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

Manage quality for civil, mechanical, and electrical construction.
Generate project quality plans, inspection and test plans, and procedures.
Work with construction supervisors, schedulers, designers, and planners to develop and implement the project quality system, ensuring thorough understanding of project scope and schedule.
Ensure work meets the requirements of plans, specifications, and industry standards.
Maintain thorough knowledge of project quality management systems, work instructions, and procedures.
Ensure work follows technical requirements defined in project documentation, including drawings, specifications, procedures, inspection and test plans, and work instructions.
Align quality control objectives with construction procedures to achieve product reliability and minimize costs.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
Discuss purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status with vendors, subcontractors, staff, and management.
Generate quality reports and metrics; evaluate data and write reports validating compliance or indicating deviations from standards.
Issue notices of non-conformance and stop-work orders, document incidents and contract requirements, and recommend corrective actions in consultation with clients and quality personnel.
Review worker logs, as-builts, quality checklists, test reports, and specification sheets for adherence to contract specifications.
Determine staffing requirements and interview, hire, and train new employees.
Manage staff, prepare work schedules, and assign duties.
Deliver personnel quality training.
Analyze operations and staff performance against objectives and identify potential cost reductions, program improvements, or policy changes.
Recommend modifications to quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality.
Assist other projects and regions with implementation of the company's Quality Program.