QA/QC Lead - Buildings East

Bird Construction; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction in Winnipeg is seeking a QA/QC Lead - Buildings East to work with project teams to implement, support, and maintain quality assurance programs across multiple projects. The role is based in Winnipeg with travel to sites. You will audit construction activities, develop ITPs, manage documentation, coordinate with subs and clients, and lead safety and quality initiatives while ensuring traceability and compliance with applicable standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ related work in construction QA/QC.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards and quality management principles.
• ISO 9000 knowledge is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams and subcontractors on quality functions and daily inspections.
• Drive implementation of Bird and Client quality programs.
• Audit and inspect construction activities; monitor work in progress.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Construction inspections

ISO 9000 knowledge

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Post-secondary in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Technology

Quality Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

QA/QC Lead - Buildings EastThe QA/QC Lead - Buildings East will be responsible for working with project teams to implement, support, and maintain quality assurance/quality control programs on multiple projects. This position is based in Winnipeg with travel to project sites.# **What You Will Be Working On**### · Work closely with project team members and subcontractors concerning quality functions and daily inspections.· Continuously drive the implementation of Bird and Client quality programs.· Audit and inspect construction activities and monitor work in progress.· Ensure procedures are established to provide traceability from initial order to field installation.· Develop written plans and procedures for project-specific activities to supplement task planning.· Create and ensure compliance with ITPs and maintain the supporting documentation.· Review and approve quality documentation from subcontractors.· Create and maintain punch list, deficiencies, and walkdown packages.· Assist project teams with the creation and maintenance of inspection and test plans.· Recommend, implement, and assist with preventative measures to ensure quality is maintained.· Create and present non-conformance reports.· Coordinate quality-related activities with the project team to assist with client expectations.· Assist with maintenance of project files and preparation of reports.· Participate in on-site safety meetings and be a leader of initiatives.· Intervene in activities that contravene the materials quality or environment restrictions.· Ensure the validity of documents related to quality are recorded accurately and in a timely fashion.· Conduct independent inspections in accordance with the Execution Procedures and ITPs.· Identify issues and monitor corrective actions.· In collaboration with the Superintendent, produce project end records dependent on the progress of work.· Perform inspections building components, assemblies, and fabrication in accordance with the applicable standard of construction and/ or customer specifications.· Complete dimension inspections.· Other duties as assigned to meet business needs.# **What We Are Looking For**· Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Quality Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will also be considered.· 5+ years’ related work experience in construction, preferably involving QA/QC.· Experience with inspections, testing and quality documentation.· Knowledge of applicable codes, standards and quality management principles.· Experience with ISO 9000, ISO 22000 considered an asset.· Competent with all Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar construction management systems.· Highly developed interpersonal skills and strong customer service orientation.· Ability to forge, grow, and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups.· Strong written and oral communication skills.· Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment.· Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment.· Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritize work to achieve them.· Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a proactive approach and strong attention to detail.