Quality Field Coordinator

Colas Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian firm in transportation infrastructure and play a crucial role in ensuring quality for the Valley Line West LRT project. As a Construction Quality Assurance and Quality Control Coordinator, you will oversee daily QA and QC responsibilities, ensuring compliance with project requirements and standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on significant projects that connect communities while promoting diversity and inclusion within the workforce. If you have a strong background in construction inspection and a passion for quality assurance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction inspection experience on major LRT projects.
• Certified as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Review construction performance for variances and deficiencies.
• Manage subcontractor quality inspectors and monitor performance.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Problem-Solving Methodology

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail Orientation

Education

Professional Engineer Certification

Engineering Technologist Certification

Tools

MS Office

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Subsidiary: Colas Canada Inc.

Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.

Mission

The City of Edmonton selected Marigold Infrastructure Partners to design and build the 14-kilometre Valley Line West LRT project from downtown to Lewis Farms. Construction began in 2021. Marigold is a design-build joint venture agreement between Colas and Parsons. We are looking for an experienced Construction Quality Assurance and Quality Control Coordinator (QAQC) who will be responsible for managing and performing the daily QA and QC responsibilities of the project to ensure it is constructed in accordance with the Project Requirements and all applicable codes and standards. The QA/QC role includes direct oversight and review of the subcontractor's documentation and QC activities onsite. The QA/QC works with other in-house personnel (i.e. Project Coordinators, Construction Coordinators, Field Review Monitors, etc.) and external personnel (independent testing agencies, third parties, subcontractors, etc.) to produce and document a quality product. The QA/QC reports directly to the Construction Quality Manager.

Main Responsibilities

1. Review construction performance to ensure the early identification of variances and deficiencies.
2. Ensure early identification and documentation of non-conformities through regular surveillance audits, site walkdowns, and other forms of QC activities.
3. Hold project team accountable for quality control program requirements and the overall Quality Manual.
4. Review, approve and assist developing Inspection and Testing Plans (ITP) and their associated checklists and inspection forms.
5. Perform physical inspections on site to adhere with the method of verifications stipulated into the ITP program.
6. Ensure that all personnel working on the project understand the specification requirements applicable to their specific scope of work.
7. Manage and provide necessary guidance to Subcontractors’ Quality Inspectors and Quality Field Engineers.
8. Monitor and evaluate the subcontractors' performance and report to the Construction Quality Manager.
9. Verify project requirements are clearly communicated to vendors and contractors.
10. Oversee the material receiving process to ensure all received materials are in conformance with the approved submittal, stored and handled properly.
11. Review and monitor the disposition and status of all issued nonconforming reports.
12. Promote the Project Quality Absolutes, Quality Policy and Quality Objectives.
13. Recommend and implement improvements when required.
14. Present the Quality portion in the daily MIP orientation and in the Sub-contractor kick off meeting.
15. Lead construction turnover process for assigned scopes and ensure proper documentation is in place. Review quality records for accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

1. Minimum 5 years of direct construction inspection experience on major LRT or similar projects.
2. Certified in Alberta or other jurisdiction as either a Professional Engineer, Engineer in Training (EIT) or a certified Engineering Technologist.
3. Multidisciplinary backgrounds in electrical, civil, and structural is preferred.
4. Working knowledge of material testing such as earthwork, asphalt, and concrete testing is an asset.
5. Working knowledge of the method of rail’s welding such as Flush-Butt and/or Thermite is an asset.
6. Good knowledge and experience in the implementation of problem-solving methodology and performance of Root Cause Analysis (i.e. 6 Sigma).
7. Good knowledge and experience in ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
8. Knowledge of Canadian Building Codes, CSA, and ASTM codes.
9. Experience with the Authority Having Jurisdiction to reach mutually agreeable solutions to technical issues or field issues.
10. Thorough knowledge of general construction methods and construction codes.
11. Understand the requirements of fire-related construction requirements.
12. Strong organizational skills.
13. Proficiency in MS Office and Quality Management systems.
14. Detail oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.