Lead Quality Specialist

Trinnex Inc.; Boca Raton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Quality Management professional to develop and implement quality control systems across projects. Responsibilities include audits, process improvements, and ensuring compliance with the Quality Management Plan using data-driven metrics.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related experience, with travel as needed. Strong leadership, communication, and Microsoft Office skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related experience are required.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads quality controls audits, appraisals, systems, policies, procedures and enhancements to address problems and improve quality of the work, efficiency, customer satisfaction and bottom-line cost results.
• Develops and leads quality control systems.
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
• Reviews and approves quality control plans.
• Provides expert guidance to support project cause-analyses and may facilitate these sessions.

Skills

Quality cost concepts

Quality management

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree

USACE CQC training

Tools

None

Job description

Company Overview

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Job Description

• Develops and leads quality controls audits, appraisals, systems, policies, procedures and enhancements to proactively address problems and improve quality of the work(s), efficiency, customer satisfaction, and bottom-line cost results.
• Develops and leads quality control systems.
• Evaluates adherence to quality requirements in the contract, associated planning documents and applicable quality processes.
• Develops cost of quality concepts for rate of return investments.
• Applies and analyzes inspection and testing procedures and utilizes quality data, metrics and statistics to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices.
• Identifies human factors and motivation in quality applications.
• Works with high level goals provided on all sizes of projects of basic to high complexity.
• Contributes to proposal development activities by authoring or reviewing quality management focused sections.
• May participate in the interview process if required.
• Reviews, monitors and maintains proper documentation of quality activities.
• Ensure accurate production of required reports and communication to the project management and project teams.
• Develops and commissions proper identification and resolution management system(s) for implementation and measurement of overall Quality Management Plan (QMP) using metrics and statistical means and methods.
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
• Administers management information systems.
• Reviews and approves quality control plans.
• Ensures subcontractor or vendor staff are adequately qualified for their required inspections.
• Verifies subcontractor has an adequate quality program and verifies appropriate quality requirements are included in the subcontract.
• Conducts audits of relevant subcontractor and off-site inspections for compliance with the Quality Management Plan.
• Recommends continuous improvement of quality procedures and develops tools to enhance understanding and implementation.
• Directs any developmental and/or refresher training activities.
• Provides expert guidance to support project cause-analyses conducted and may facilitate these sessions.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to prevent similar problems from recurring.
• Works with management to apply lessons learned to all phases of the lifecycle starting with opportunity tracking through closeout.
• Supports corrective actions requested.
• Reviews and provides feedback for quality assurance deliverable reviews, including proposals, procurement, standard operating procedure (SOP) development and policies.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Provides technical guidance and expertise to quality and project teams.
• May lead quality management processes on project work.
• Educates project management and staff on appropriate required quality activities.
• Serves as a resource on contracts of all sizes (low and high risk) by identifying contract and firmwide quality requirements.
• Actively responds to quality needs, including resolving problems and responding to requests for guidance and assistance.

Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of quality cost concepts and techniques. Expert knowledge of industry practices, processes, design, health and safety, and quality management. Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong organizational, leadership, analytical, facilitation, negotiation, and planning skills essential. General personal computer skills and specialized software skills including Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook or similar software with capability of administering to management information systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. 7 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have USACE CQC training
• Must have experience with the USACE 3-Phase Control process
• Prepares a list of Definable Features of Work (DFOW) list based on work to be performed
• Prepares agendas for and holds Prep Phase and Initial Phase meetings based on the Definable Features of Work (DFOW)
• Must be proficient in computer use
• Provides detailed review and provides feedback on project submittals and requests for information
• Provides oversight and documentation control of third-party testing ensuring compliance with contract specifications and all local, state, and federal codes
• Ensure that receipt and storage of materials and equipment delivered to the site is coordinated between subcontractors as required. Verify delivered material(s)/equipment is in conformance with contract specifications and approved submittals and is not damaged. Document accordingly.
• Responsible for observing day-to-day construction activities, inspections, and testing to verify compliance of work within the Contract Documents.
• Document the results of each inspection and test on daily QC report and respective inspection testing forms.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and laboratories to schedule 3rd party testing as required - document results.
• Provide quality control documentation according to the Quality Control Plan.
• Provided non-conformance notices for any work, materials, or equipment item(s) found to be in non-conformance with the Contract Documents; shall maintain a formal non-conformance tracking log
• Provides assistance during the final phase(s) of construction to the commissioning team
• Develops a punch list as construction draws near an end
• Assist in system turnover and closeout - substantial completion, final completion, construction turnover packages, record drawings, warranties, spare parts

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Pay Range Max

USD $148,886.00

Pay Range Min

USD $90,230.00