Assistant Quality Manager

davisconstruction; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

HSA contributions

Bonus potential

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Fertility assistance

Education support

Job summary

DAVIS is redefining how we experience construction by embedding quality into every project. The Assistant Quality Manager will partner with Operations teams and collaborate with others to execute quality management programs across assigned projects.

You will support implementation of QA/QC processes, track open items, assist with kickoff meetings, and help ensure trade partners meet quality standards. Occasional site visits and participation in project meetings are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 2 years' experience in construction operations or quality management.
• Onsite operations experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to follow departmental standards and accept direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing quality management programs on projects.
• Track open items for follow-up.
• Support project kick-offs to identify risk and assign quality tasks.
• Identify and review alternative quality control methods with the manager.
• Participate in project meetings to support quality content.
• Assist with RFI process and proper documentation.
• Maintain QA/QC documentation across projects.
• Investigate quality issues to determine root causes.
• Visit project sites frequently to oversee progress and address issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Accountability

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Architecture/Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Quality Manager will partner with Operations teams and collaborate with others within the organization to assist with the execution of quality management programs on our projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Quality , Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent years' experience
• Two (2) years' experience in construction operations, quality management or quality assurance roles
• Experience in onsite operations a plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to follow departmental standards and accept technical direction
• Demonstrated interest in technical skill development and continued learning

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Assists with the implementation of quality management programs on assigned projects, tracks open items for follow-up
• Familiar with expectations for projects and ability to identify and communicate when expectations are not being met
• Assists project teams in project kick-off efforts for assigned projects to identify risk and ensure roles and responsibilities related to quality focused tasks are assigned to appropriate team members
• Identifies alternative project quality control methods proposed by teams and reviews with manager to ensure they meet company and project expectations
• Participates in various project meetings to support with quality focused content
• Assists operations staff with trade partner's onboarding and planning for quality on assigned projects, uses manager for support; identifies when quality plans are not followed
• Understands and can direct teams towards resources for technical assistance in correcting deficiencies and ensuring project standards are met
• Supports project team members in the use of DAVIS inspection templates; assists with preparation of project specific inspection templates as needed
• Assists with preparation or supports project team in preparing quality focused documents for use in trade coordination, field implementation, and field quality control
• Supports operations staff with the RFI process, formulating comprehensive questions and ensuring proper documentation
• Understands and applies knowledge of contract documents and working drawings; navigate various submittal types for pertinent information
• Maintains and organizes QA/QC documentation; assists project teams as necessary
• Assists in investigations of quality issues to determine underlying causes
• Works with Quality department and Learning + Development department to create and deliver formal courses as necessary
• Utilizes software such as the project management platform; able to teach project team members and trade partners in expected use of program; understands project settings to assist teams with effective use
• Visits project sites frequently and attends meetings to oversee project progress and address issues

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

• Autonomy + Accountability
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products and services
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• Accountable for own work and possibly others on the team
• Business Impact
• Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and potentially across the company
• Decisions are made with minimal guidance and may affect the success of the department / revenue group
• Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning
• Talent Development
• Serves as a lead for the team, leading small projects
• May have formal supervisory responsibilities
• Provides subject matter guidance to team members with less experience
• Problem Solving + Resiliency
• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on practice and existing precedents or procedures
• Gathers and analyzes data to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent

DAVIS CORE VALUES:

• TRUST
• Excellence in Service - Fulfilling our clients' highest expectations
• Inclusion - Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging
• Integrity - Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions
• Building Relationships - Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work

T he base salary (or hourly) range for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life. DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA. DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education. Addi