Quality Manager I

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western•Port Canaveral, FL

25d

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 Cape Canaveral, Florida. The role ensures design and construction work is planned and completed in accordance with company and contract policies, procedures, systems, and requirements. As the quality champion for one or more projects, the Quality Manager oversees the quality of the work, material management, documentation, and close-out to support safe, efficient, effective, and profitable project execution. The position coaches project staff in quality practices, manages quality processes and performance indicators, directs inspections and testing, develops project-specific quality plans, and supports risk management, safety, and project relationships. Limited travel may be required for projects.

Requirements

Current certification is required.
USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification.
Level 1 QCM.
At least 7 years of AEC experience.
Good communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize, organize, and manage time.
Knowledge of standards, specifications, and publications related to the job duties.

Nice To Haves

AEC bachelor's degree or equivalent related field experience, including experience with International Code Council, NICET, or similar.
Three years of experience in a Quality role.
Industry certifications for testing and inspection as needed to review and certify that tests, inspections, and procedures satisfy requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead quality management duties 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 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, relationships, client perceptions, and recurring non-conformances.
Direct inspection, testing, and documentation of 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 necessary procedures; support material specification reviews, including concrete mix design and thermal control.
Develop risk management strategies to reduce project risk and improve profitability and efficiency through process management and risk mitigation.
Maintain relationships with owners, Clients, subcontractors, design partners, and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.
Support Site Safety to help ensure projects meet established safety procedures, requirements, and goals.
Monitor project quality costs and resources, work toward as-bid budgets, provide feedback on billing returns, risk reporting, and testing accuracy, protect against claim exposure, and report rework costs through the QIR system.