Quality Manager

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western•Goodyear, AZ

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Manager I supports the Water Division in Goodyear, Arizona, by implementing, improving, and executing quality management systems and project-specific quality requirements. The role ensures design and construction work is planned and performed in accordance with company policies, procedures, systems, and contract requirements. The Quality Manager serves as a quality champion for one or more projects, overseeing work quality, materials, documentation, and close-out. The position coaches project staff and Quality team members, leads project quality processes, monitors performance indicators and quality incidents, and promotes continuous improvement. It also directs inspection, testing, and documentation; develops project-specific quality plans; supports risk management and safety; maintains stakeholder relationships; and monitors quality costs and rework. Limited travel may be required for projects.

Requirements

Current certification is required; Level 1 QCM.
Minimum 7 years of AEC experience.
Good communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving ability, and ability to prioritize, organize, and manage time.
Knowledge of standards, specifications, and publications related to job duties.
Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required to review and certify that tests, inspections, and procedures satisfy requirements.
Limited travel for projects as necessary.

Nice To Haves

AEC bachelor’s degree or equivalent related field experience with International Code Council, NICET, etc.; the degree is preferred.
Three years of experience in a Quality role is preferred.
USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Champion quality management for one or more projects, overseeing quality of the work, material management, documentation, and close-out.
Coach, mentor, and train project staff in quality management principles, procedures, and project-specific requirements; mentor Quality staff in their professional development.
Lead quality processes including work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports, lesson sharing, and follow-up inspections.
Establish, monitor, and report on 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 report significant quality incidents, team relationships, client perceptions, and recurring non-conformances.
Direct inspection, testing, and documentation, coordinating schedules among 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 reviews, including concrete mix designs and thermal control.
Develop and maintain risk management strategies to reduce project risk and improve efficiency and profitability through process management and mitigation.
Maintain relationships with owners, Clients, subcontractors, design partners, and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.
Support Site Safety in ensuring projects comply with 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.