Quality Manager, Heavy Civil - Hawaii - Northwest District

Kiewit • Honolulu, HI

49d • $115,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Located on one of Kiewit’s project sites in Oahu, Hawaii, the Quality Manager (QM) is responsible for the development, implementation and management of a site specific quality plan and all other quality related functions necessary to deliver the project fully compliant with all required contract documentation. The QM is a member of the project leadership team, and therefore must be able to work with minimal supervision, interact professionally with the project team and client personnel, have excellent written / verbal communication and conflict resolution skills, manage a diversified workload and challenging situation efficiently and effectively, have a Continuous Improvement (CI) mentality, and takes the lead role on managing quality on the project.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a DBIDS (Defense Biometric Identification System) Pass to work on base.
• A graduate of a 4-year accredited college or university program in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Science, with a minimum of 10 years experience as a Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Construction Manager on similar size and type construction contracts which included the major trades that are part of this Contract.
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a QC Manager.
• Must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1, and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability.
• Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills, have ability to work independently and as part of a team, possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, be proficient with engineering and project management software, and have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Prior quality management or testing and inspection experience with state DOTs, US armed forces, or other federal, state, or local agencies is required.
• Will also consider candidates with demonstrated strong construction operations background combined with relevant education.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications – CCQM, ASQ, CQE, USACE CQM, ACI, WAQTC, ASCE AWS, CWB, API, ACI.

Responsibilities

• Listen to and take appropriate action on client’s expressed concerns and observations.
• Provide open and honest communications to client representatives regarding the quality of work.
• Research and answer questions of a technical nature. Assist in the interpretation of construction codes and standards.
• Develop an understanding of project scope and quality requirements as they pertain to assigned area of responsibility.
• Possess a working knowledge of the assigned discipline including all special processes, inspection/testing techniques, and applicable codes and standards as they apply to work. (i.e., ACI, AWS, ASSHTO, ASME, NEC, etc.)
• Collaborate with operations in work pack development to identify the required inspections, tests, and documentation.
• Conduct periodic meetings with project management to review the quality of work.
• Communicate with operations team regarding quality issues and client concerns.
• Monitor and manage the costs of third-party inspection and testing firms and coordinate services with their management. Ensure the work is billed appropriately.
• Review and approve quality documents for compliance with contract requirements.
• Schedule inspections and tests to support the project schedule and production goals.
• Sets expectations and holds the quality team accountable for timely and accurate inspections to meet production schedule.
• Provide training to supervision and crafts regarding the project specific quality process and requirements. Assist with new hire quality orientation.
• Actively report and track nonconforming work within company approved tracking system.
• Coordinates source and receiving inspection of permanent materials and plant equipment for project requirements.
• Reviews supplier-provided quality documents for compliance with contract requirements.
• Train, mentor and supervise project quality inspection personnel and provide input on compensation.
• Verify testing equipment is within calibration requirements. Maintain a log of all testing equipment and calibrations required for the work.
• Organize and manage quality records and store per corporate, district and project document management procedures.
• Coordinate punch list walks with responsible supervision to assess final completion of the work. Monitor the process to verify all items are closed.
• Perform quality audits or assessments of specific project quality processes and report the results.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered.
• Take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Listen to other employee's and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices. (i.e., back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
• Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in safe manner.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

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