Site Quality Control Manager

Baker Construction•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Site Quality Control Manager directs all site quality control activities and manages inspection staff. The role typically requires certification as an Inspector Level II or III in various disciplines. The manager oversees quality control processes, inspection and testing personnel, test controls and results, personnel qualification procedures, incoming-item acceptance, special processes, inspection hold and witness points, and the documentation and correction of non-conformances. The position also supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops staff; addresses complaints; provides coaching and support; conducts timely performance reviews; supports career development and training; takes appropriate personnel-development and disciplinary actions; conducts department meetings; and collaborates with HR on employment-law and company-policy compliance. The manager champions a safe, Incident and Injury Free work environment and participates in safety activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or construction-related discipline from an accredited college or university and 8 years of related experience and/or training; or 10 years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of construction practices, including formwork, rebar, and concrete placing.
Quality assurance-related experience, preferably in the nuclear power industry or DOE/DOD facilities.
Quality inspector experience.
Demonstrated skill and knowledge with applicable quality codes and standards, preferably NRC regulations.

Nice To Haves

Inspector Level II or III certification in various disciplines.
Quality assurance-related experience in the nuclear power industry, including DOE/DOD facilities.
Knowledge of applicable quality codes and standards, especially NRC regulations.

Responsibilities

Direct all site quality control activities and manage the inspection staff.
Oversee inspection activities and records.
Manage qualified inspection and test personnel performing quality-related activities.
Review and approve test controls and test results.
Establish and maintain written procedures for training, examining, qualifying, and certifying personnel.
Verify that received items meet contract acceptance criteria.
Verify that special processes are defined and followed.
Ensure compliance with inspection Hold and Witness Points.
Document and facilitate corrections of non-conformances.
Supervise, train, evaluate, and develop direct reports and ensure support managers do the same for their staff.
Address complaints appropriately and provide guidance, direction, coaching, and support to staff.
Hold timely performance appraisals and progress reviews.
Help staff develop short- and long-term goals aligned with department and company strategy.
Ensure staff receive training aligned with career development plans.
Take appropriate personnel-development actions, including career plans, promotions, demotions, lateral moves, corrective action, and progressive discipline.
Conduct department staff meetings and participate in developing initiatives, goals, objectives, systems, policies, and procedures.
Ensure staff receive timely and appropriate compensation.
Collaborate with HR on compliance with employment laws, labor laws, and company policies, including related training or workshops as needed.
Champion an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) environment for the project.
Follow safety guidelines, including wearing PPE and staying aware of surroundings.
Attend and participate in Tool Box Talks and provide input for Safety Task Analysis.