Construction Quality Manager

Atlas; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off & Family Support

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance

Safety Program (PPE & safety glasses)

Learning & Development & Tuition Reimb

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Construction Quality Manager to lead project-specific quality efforts on major transportation, transit, water, aviation, and heavy civil infrastructure projects. You will oversee QA programs, testing, schedules and training to ensure compliance and quality on site.

Join a dynamic team and help deliver safe, sustainable infrastructure while coordinating with owners and contractors. Strong focus on leadership, organization and on-site execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field plus 6 years of relevant construction inspection experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Associates Degree in a related field plus 6 years of relevant construction inspection experience, would be considered
• Experience on heavy civil construction projects
• Understanding of technical requirements for construction systems, materials and equipment (electrical, mechanical, architectural/structural)
• Strong structural concrete experience in heavy civil construction projects
• Experience representing contractor and owners’ interests as site or trades representative
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with project management level personnel
• Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexible hours required for construction observations and oversight
• Must be capable of climbing ladders/scaffolding and working at elevated locations, including building roofs, and bridges

Responsibilities

• Manage project construction QA programs.
• Oversee QA testing and inspection. Coordinate and schedule resources to provide appropriate QA inspection and testing for all construction efforts on a daily and weekly basis.
• Provide training for to ensure appropriate training quality procedures are in place, through pre-activity meetings and daily on-site reviews.
• Ensure all quality inspector staff has appropriate training and certification for the types of construction activities they will be overseeing.
• Verify that all sampling and testing personnel have the appropriate training and certification for the types of materials they will be testing.
• Maintain a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) log.
• Maintain utility relocations inspection information.
• Develop and maintain a list of lab equipment available, latest calibration data, and date of inspection.
• Schedule Hold Points as audits of on-going construction work for the duration of the project.
• Coordinate with owner quality verification testing, inspection, and Independent Assurance (IA) requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Associates Degree in a related field

Experience on heavy civil construction projects

Understanding of technical requirements for construction systems, materials and equipment

Strong structural concrete experience in heavy civil construction projects

Experience representing contractor and owners’ interests as site or trades representative

Highly organized with strong analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with project management level personnel

Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Flexible hours required for construction observations and oversight

Must be capable of climbing ladders/scaffolding and working at elevated locations, including building roofs, and bridges

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you’re a Construction Quality Manager ready to lead project-specific quality efforts on major transportation, transit, water, aviation, and heavy civil infrastructure projects and are committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment.
Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage project construction QA programs.
• Oversee QA testing and inspection. Coordinate and schedule resources to provide appropriate QA inspection and testing for all construction efforts on a daily and weekly basis.
• Provide training for to ensure appropriate training quality procedures are in place, through pre-activity meetings and daily on-site reviews.
• Ensure all quality inspector staff has appropriate training and certification for the types of construction activities they will be overseeing.
• Verify that all sampling and testing personnel have the appropriate training and certification for the types of materials they will be testing.
• Maintain a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) log.
• Maintain utility relocations inspection information.
• Develop and maintain a list of lab equipment available, latest calibration data, and date of inspection.
• Schedule Hold Points as audits of on-going construction work for the duration of the project.
• Coordinate with owner quality verification testing, inspection, and Independent Assurance (IA) requirements.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field plus 6 years of relevant construction inspection experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Associates Degree in a related field plus 6 years of relevant construction inspection experience, would be considered
• Experience on heavy civil construction projects
• Understanding of technical requirements for construction systems, materials and equipment (electrical, mechanical, architectural/structural)
• Strong structural concrete experience in heavy civil construction projects
• Experience representing contractor and owners’ interests as site or trades representative
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with project management level personnel
• Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexible hours required for construction observations and oversight
• Must be capable of climbing ladders/scaffolding and working at elevated locations, including building roofs, and bridges

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 annual salary
  The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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