Construction Quality Control Manager

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group, Building Division in Kodiak, AK, seeks a Construction Quality Control Manager to implement and execute quality management systems across projects, ensuring adherence to policies and contract requirements. The role emphasizes coaching staff, leading QA processes, and monitoring KPIs for continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in a related field with QCM certification and extensive AEC experience, including knowledge of standards and material testing.

Qualifications

• AEC Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent in a related field (with ICC, NICET, etc.).
• Current certification required (QCM related).
• USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum 7 years of AEC experience, with 3 years in a Quality role.
• Strong communication, critical thinking and problem solving abilities; ability to prioritize, organize and manage time.
• Knowledge of standards, specifications and publications related to job duties.

Responsibilities

• Quality champion for a project or multiple projects, overseeing quality of works, material management, documentation and close-out.
• Coaches, mentors and trains project staff in quality management Principles and project-specific requirements.
• Leads quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports, and follow-up inspections.
• Establishes and reports on KPIs and QIRs to drive continuous improvement.
• Audits project quality programs and provides feedback on major QIRs, relationships, and non-conformances.
• Directs inspection, testing and documentation; schedules inspections with operations, consultants, laboratories and client.
• Develops project-specific inspection/test plans and quality control plans; reviews concrete mix designs and other quality elements.
• Manages risk to improve profitability through process management and risk mitigation.
• Maintains relationships with owners, clients, subcontractors and stakeholders to support project partnering.
• Supports Site Safety to ensure compliance with safety procedures and goals.
• Monitors quality costs and feedback to optimize billing and reduce rework.

Skills

Quality management

Coaching

Auditing

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Leadership

Education

AEC/Bachelor's degree in related field

Current certification (QCM related)

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Construction Quality Control Manager in Kodiak, AK. The Quality Manager I is responsible for implementation, improvement and execution of the Quality management systems (QMS) and project specific quality program requirements. They ensure that the design and construction works are planned and executed in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems and requirements of the Company and contract. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers. There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression
• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

Responsibilities

• Quality champion for a project or multiple projects, responsible for the quality management duties including quality of the works, material management, documentation and close-out to ensure safe, quality, efficient, effective and profitable project execution.
• Coaches, mentors and trains entire project staff in quality management principles, procedures and project-specific requirements. Serves as mentor and coach to Quality staff to advance their careers at Walsh and improve retention.
• Responsible for leading and managing quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports, Lesson Sharing and follow-up inspections.
• Establishes, monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as QIRs for project teams to ensure continuous improvement. Analyzes project KPIs, evaluates trends and provides improvement strategies.
• Routinely audits project quality programs seeking continuous improvement utilizing Project QC Evaluation and other auditing tools. Provides feedback to Operations and Quality Management of major QIRs, project team relationships, owner/client perceptions, and overall quality management recurring non-conformances.
• Directs inspection, testing and documentation of the works. Schedules inspection and testing with coordination between operations, consultants, material laboratories and Client.
• Creates and implements project specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans and other procedures as necessary. Additionally, supports with material specification review such as concrete mix design, thermal control and other quality specialized elements.
• Responsible for risk management strategy that helps projects improve profitability by reducing risk and improving efficiency via process management and risk mitigation.
• Maintains relationships with owners, Clients, subcontractors, design partners and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.
• Supports Site Safety to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with established safety procedures, requirements and goals.
• Monitors project quality costs including resources while working to better as-bid budgets. Provides feedback to optimize project billing returns, risk reporting and testing accuracy, while protecting Walsh from claim exposure. Monitors and reports rework costs via QIR system.

Qualifications

• AEC Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent related field experience with International Code Counsel, NICET, etc. Current certification required
• USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification preferred but not required
• Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required to review and certify that the test, inspection, and procedures satisfy requirements
• Limited travel for projects as necessary
• Level 1 QCM
• Minimum 7 years of AEC experience, with 3 years preferred in a Quality role
• Good communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time
• Knowledge of standards, specifications and publications of job related duties

Division

Building

Job Category

Quality

Job Type

Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail]. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran