Quality Specialist 2, Mission Critical

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection. JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.Role SummaryThe Quality Specialist 2 will complete routine activities to monitor and coordinate the project quality program. This position will be responsible for reviewing documents, attending meetings, conducting walk-through inspections and investigating non-compliant conditions. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Requirements

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written
Proficiency in MS Office
Ability to conduct effective presentations
Ability to read drawings, specifications, building codes and other technical product and material data
Knowledge of material and field testing for QA processes
Knowledge of construction assemblies for a variety of construction systems
Proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction and quality software tools
Basic knowledge of construction trades and scopes of work
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Bachelors’ degree in architecture, construction management or related field (Preferred).
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
2+ years construction experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and setting an example for others
Participates in the Project Specific Quality Plan, Project Specific Water Intrusion Plan, and Project Quality Status Report
Ensures that comprehensive documentation of quality assurance processes, test results and corrective actions taken
Collaborates with suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards for incoming materials
Gains knowledge of design documents in order to identify potential quality problems to assist in developing constructability review reports
Develops performance of project site observations to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner
Develops comprehension of how to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies
Utilizes basic understanding of project Contract Documents
Attends pre-planning, pre-installation and progress meetings
Conducts regular walk-through observations of construction sites to ensure compliance with the contract documents, manufacturers’ instructions and industry standards
Investigates non-compliant conditions; confers with supervisor or other Quality team staff members to determine root cause and provide recommendations in work processes to eliminate reoccurrence
Identifies and reports Major Quality Issues (MQI) on projects to management and supports corrective action
Utilizes internal quality assurance systems and tools to prepare reports for field superintendents, project managers and subcontractors detailing compliant and non-compliant quality conditions
Assists with the documentation of quality related information
May conduct basic constructability reviews under direct supervision
May help schedule and witness third party compliance inspections and performance verification testing
May assist in coordinating other JE Dunn teams, including VDC, Quality Group, Safety, Offsite prefabrication, and Self-Perform
Ensures Project Specific Quality Plans are established, accountability is assigned to the appropriate individuals for each task and the Plan is regularly updated
Ensures Project Specific Water Intrusion Plan are established, accountability is assigned to the appropriate individuals for each task and the Plan is regularly updated
Ensures the Project Quality Status Report is completed prior to the Monthly Project Review Meeting
Participates in creating National Initiatives such as Quality Assurance Manual Updates, Quality Broadcasts, Quality University, etc.
Ensures all Major Quality Issues are listed and up-to-date on the Project Quality Status Report
Monitors trade partner quality programs and recommends improvements
May be assigned as the quality representative on a single project or multiple projects
Develops relationships with cross-functional partners to enhance the performance of the quality function on projects
Supports larger or more complex quality investigations
Implements quality scope of work on smaller projects or portions of larger projects
Stays up to date on industry standards, regulations and company policies