Assistant Quality Manager

James G. Davis Construction Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan (employer-paid)

Annual incentive bonus

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) & ESOP

Educational assistance

On-site fitness center

Parental leave

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

James G. Davis Construction Corp. in the Mid-Atlantic region seeks an Assistant Quality Manager to partner with Operations teams and help execute our quality management programs on projects.

You will track open items, support project kick-offs, identify risks, and ensure quality plans are followed, using Davis inspection templates and project management tools. A bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 2 years of construction quality experience are preferred; strong organization, communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in a related field.
• 2+ years in construction operations, quality management or QA roles.
• Onsite operations experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to follow departmental standards and accept direction.
• Interest in technical skill development and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing quality programs on projects and track open items.
• Identify when project expectations are not met and communicate gaps.
• Support kickoff efforts to assign quality-focused roles and responsibilities.
• Review alternative QC methods to ensure alignment with company and project needs.
• Participate in project meetings to contribute quality content.
• Assist with onboarding trade partners and QA planning on projects.
• Guide teams to use QA/QC resources and templates effectively.
• Prepare quality documents for trade coordination and field QC.
• Contribute to RFI questions and proper documentation.
• Understand contract docs and submittal types for pertinent info.

Skills

Construction ops

Quality management

Quality assurance

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Standards compliance

Continuous learning

Education

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

Tools

Project management platform

RFI process

Inspection templates

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; navigates 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

• 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

The base salary (or hourly) range for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Benefits and Compensation

• 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.
• Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave.
• Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.

The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility. DAVIS reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

At DAVIS, our vision is to build a culture that is innovative, connected, and balanced.

Founded in 1966, DAVIS Construction is a general contractor in the Midatlantic region, building over one billion dollars' worth of construction a year, including some of the region's most complex and notable projects, across 11 diverse market sectors. Consistently ranked as an industry leader both nationally and locally, DAVIS has been recognized for 18 consecutive years as one of the area's Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal.