Senior Quality Specialist, Mission Critical

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Senior Quality Specialist 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

5+ years construction quality-related experience (Required)
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
Formal presentation skills (Intermediate).
Ability to read drawings, specifications, building codes and other technical product and material data (Intermediate).
Knowledge of material and field testing for QA processes (Intermediate).
Knowledge of construction assemblies for a variety of construction systems (Intermediate).
Proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction and quality software tools.
Knowledge of construction trades and scopes of work (Intermediate).
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
May require periods of overnight travel

Nice To Haves

Bachelors’ degree in architecture, construction management or related field (Preferred).
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

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 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 members to determine root cause and provide recommendations in work processes to eliminate reoccurrence
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
Assumes responsibility for conducting detailed constructability reviews and participates in page-turn review meetings
Performs intermediate quality assurance testing including water, moisture content, material compatibility and adhesion
Assumes responsibility for basic training onsite or at office location on construction quality-related topics
May be required to review and certify submittals for accuracy
Monitors specific and systemic work practices. Identifies, documents and recommends solutions to construction quality issues
Capable of communicating project quality status and issues at project review meetings
Identifies non-compliant conditions using advanced quality recognition skills
Provides mentoring to less experienced co-workers in advanced quality-related topics