Regional Quality Manager - MWH

MWH • Portland, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

MWH Constructors, a global leader in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, is seeking a Regional Quality Manager to support daily operations in the Pacific Northwest. This role is responsible for developing and implementing the Quality Management System (QMS) and driving continuous improvement within the QMS to support company growth and risk management strategies. The position is based in Portland, OR or Seattle, WA, and will support projects in Oregon and Washington.

Requirements

• 15 years of experience in the construction industry, with a minimum of 3 years dedicated to quality program planning and implementation.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, or electrical), construction management, or a related degree. An equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training may be substituted.
• Able to effectively communicate to project personnel and senior management the core values of quality management as an integral part of project delivery.
• Prior field experience related to drafting project-specific quality plans and working with teams and owners on plan creation and implementation.
• Self-starter with good documentation skills.
• Must be a proficient public speaker, presenter, and trainer.
• Able to travel within the region (50%) and nationally (10%) as required.
• Proficient knowledge in various software including Microsoft Office Suite products, Blue Beam, Revu, etc.
• Experience and understanding of Quality and Lean principles.
• Previous water and wastewater infrastructure experience.

Nice To Haves

• ISO Auditor training and certification.
• Conversant with ISO 9001 standard and administrative, operational, systems, and management controls.
• Current technical certifications/accreditations in inspection/NDE/code activities at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction quality site personnel in the performance of day-to-day activities applicable to the Quality Management System.
• Assist project teams, including subcontractors, with the development and execution of project site-specific quality plans.
• Manage, execute, and coach on the USACE 3 phases of control system.
• Establish and implement an audit plan, monitoring and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for business groups and project teams to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Share lessons learned throughout the company to continuously improve and reduce rework.
• Regularly visit projects and help project teams identify and document key project quality challenges.
• Manage inspection checks on the quality of workmanship, equipment, and materials to ensure compliance with codes and specifications.
• Ensure inspection compliance upon material receipt and proper storage of materials and equipment onsite.
• Incorporate quality requirements (such as hold points) into work plans.
• Implement preparatory, initial, and follow-up meetings with personnel.
• Implement and support the use of ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud) for project quality documentation and controls.
• Troubleshoot and provide input into solving project technical problems and constructability issues with engineering.
• Provide quality expertise and advice in the proactive resolution of compliance issues (i.e., codes, standards, specifications, and regulations).
• Provide job site coaching and guidance on quality reporting and assist with monitoring trends and recurring quality issues.
• Maintain relationships with owners, clients, subcontractors, design partners, and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.
• Coordinate initial project quality training and partnering efforts.
• Manage and mentor subcontractors' quality control personnel as part of the extended project quality team.
• Manage owner/client expectations and perceptions of quality performance.
• Provide quality-related input in project management planning (PMP documents), documentation setup, and initial partnering efforts.
• Provide quality-related input for business development and proposal efforts, including quality cost estimation and contractual risk management.
• Lead the company's quality culture through promoting, recognizing, and rewarding positive quality.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

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