Construction Quality Manager - AZCO

AZCO; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AZCO seeks a Construction Quality Manager to lead the Quality Program across projects in multiple locations, including Appleton, WI and Kansas City, MO. You will ensure installations meet plans, codes, standards, specifications, and construction practices while managing inspection/test reports.

You will establish project quality requirements, coach field personnel, review subcontractor ITPs/WPSs, and drive corrective actions to prevent quality issues, with travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• 11 years of related experience in quality management and execution of quality programs.
• Associate's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Welding Technology, NDE, or related field with 9 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Welding Technology, NDE, or related field with 7 years of related experience.
• Thorough understanding of multidiscipline work scopes and strong analytical skills.
• Certified Welding Inspector (AWS) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Program across projects in multiple locations.
• Establish and communicate project quality requirements to the project management team.
• Review and approve ITPs, WPSs, and QC documentation.
• Coach, train, and mentor field quality personnel on the Quality System.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and Authorized Inspector for Code work scopes.
• Conduct site assessments and audits to verify QA/QC adherence.

Skills

Quality management

Planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Technical writing

AWS CWI

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Assoc. degree in Eng

Bachelors in Eng

Job description

Description

The Construction Quality Manager is responsible for leadership, direction, management, and the execution of the company's Quality Program for projects in various locations. The Construction Quality Manager assures that installations comply with the applicable plans, codes, standards, specifications, and construction practices, including the timely completion and collection of inspection and test reports as required.

• Establish and communicate project quality requirements to the project management team.
• Collaborate with the project management team on the set‑up and implementation of key processes and application methods.
• Develop and issue Construction Quality Plan requirements including an inspection and test matrix based on specifications, codes, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Responsible for coaching, training, and mentoring field quality personnel with regards to the Quality System including quality verifications required to comply with the specifications.
• Responsible for recommendations, enhancements, and changes to the Quality System.
• Confirm conditions adverse to quality are identified, documented, disposition, and tracked through acceptance and closure.
• Support the Corrective Action resolution process.
• Review and confirm compliance of subcontractor Quality submittals and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's).
• Confirm Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and associated Procedure Qualification Records are reviewed and when required, developed by Weld Engineering.
• Confirm and when required, perform welder performance qualifications to support the project.
• Confirm WPSs are properly applied to the work and welders are qualified for the work as required by the specifications and code.
• Proactively communicate quality opportunities with project sites that do not have day‑to‑day onsite quality support, including issues or concerns to the project management team.
• Support project sites in confirming quality metrics are consistently tracked and reported.
• Assist the project team with set‑up and scheduling of Nondestructive Examination and heat treatment activities.
• Confirm that project turn‑over packages are populated and correspond to project activities.
• Act as a liaison between the Project Manager and the Authorized Inspector for Code work scopes.
• Perform site assessments and audits to confirm compliance with the implemented Quality System.
• Comply with all Safety & Health requirements and monitors construction activities to ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Participate in the Task Safety Observations (TSO's) process and define corrective measures for problem areas.
• Manage the quality program at various field locations, to ensure project requirements and code regulations are being met and followed.
• Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.
• Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Description

The Construction Quality Manager is responsible for leadership, direction, management, and the execution of the company's Quality Program for projects in various locations. The Construction Quality Manager assures that installations comply with the applicable plans, codes, standards, specifications, and construction practices, including the timely completion and collection of inspection and test reports as required.

• Establish and communicate project quality requirements to the project management team.
• Collaborate with the project management team on the set‑up and implementation of key processes and application methods.
• Develop and issue Construction Quality Plan requirements including an inspection and test matrix based on specifications, codes, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Responsible for coaching, training, and mentoring field quality personnel with regards to the Quality System including quality verifications required to comply with the specifications.
• Responsible for recommendations, enhancements, and changes to the Quality System.
• Confirm conditions adverse to quality are identified, documented, disposition, and tracked through acceptance and closure.
• Support the Corrective Action resolution process.
• Review and confirm compliance of subcontractor Quality submittals and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's).
• Confirm Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and associated Procedure Qualification Records are reviewed and when required, developed by Weld Engineering.
• Confirm and when required, perform welder performance qualifications to support the project.
• Confirm WPSs are properly applied to the work and welders are qualified for the work as required by the specifications and code.
• Proactively communicate quality opportunities with project sites that do not have day‑to‑day onsite quality support, including issues or concerns to the project management team.
• Support project sites in confirming quality metrics are consistently tracked and reported.
• Assist the project team with set‑up and scheduling of Nondestructive Examination and heat treatment activities.
• Confirm that project turn‑over packages are populated and correspond to project activities.
• Act as a liaison between the Project Manager and the Authorized Inspector for Code work scopes.
• Perform site assessments and audits to confirm compliance with the implemented Quality System.
• Comply with all Safety & Health requirements and monitors construction activities to ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Participate in the Task Safety Observations (TSO's) process and define corrective measures for problem areas.
• Manage the quality program at various field locations, to ensure project requirements and code regulations are being met and followed.
• Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.
• Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 11 years related experience managing and implementing quality related activities and processes required.
• Or, Associate's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Welding Technology, Nondestructive Examination, or related field and 9 years related experience managing and implementing quality related activities and processes required.
• Or, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Welding Technology, Nondestructive Examination, or related field and 7 years related experience managing and implementing quality related activities and processes required.
• Thorough understanding of multidiscipline work scopes.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Strong computer and technical writing skills.
• Certified Welding Inspector‑AWS required.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Quality

Primary Location US-WI-Appleton

Other Locations US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

Req ID: 260922

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