Quality Control Director

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Quality Control Director to lead QC/QA, compliance, and standards across PD&C projects. The role emphasizes developing a Quality Management Plan and ensuring consistency with campus design standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with substantial experience and will oversee scheduling, project turnover, and executive communications with campus stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field with six years of related experience.
• Equivalently, a high school diploma or equivalent with ten years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages the quality control and quality assurance, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and university requirements.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive Quality Management Plan for PD&C projects.
• Oversees construction design reviews, specifications, and commissioning activities.
• Leads stakeholder engagement and reports progress to senior administration.
• Provides strategic leadership and supervision for project staff across assignments.
• Ensures design agreements include campus design standards edition per project.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field and six years of related experience

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Director

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 62220

Department

Planning, Design & Construction

Responsibilities

• Manages the quality control and quality assurance, compliance, and technical standards for PD&C. Develops, maintains, and enforces a comprehensive Quality Management Plan processes including but not limited to building envelope and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology commissioning for projects. Oversees, manages, and establishes processes and university input for campus design standards and continuous improvement in quality management processes, including annual campus design standards updates. Provides expert guidance to project teams on technical issues, regulatory requirements, and best-practice construction methodologies.
• Monitors and conducts comprehensive reviews of project design documents, technical specifications, and construction activities to ensure compliance with campus design standards, building codes, safety regulations, BOG regulations, and industry best practices.
• Lead schedule development requirements and operational coordination of project commissioning activities during design and construction for projects. Provides expert scheduling advice to leadership and recommends scheduling incentive strategies when appropriate. Coordinate project activities across internal departments and external partners to ensure seamless execution and operational readiness for building and/or system turnover.
• Ensure Design Agreements include required campus design standards edition per project and maintain accurate project records, including deviation requests and deviation approvals by project.
• Responsible for stakeholder engagement and executive communication. Serve as a primary liaison between project teams, departmental staff, senior administration, and campus stakeholders. Communicate project progress, risks, and recommendations through reports, presentations, and executive briefings. Engage customers to assess needs, manage expectations, and ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Lead effective coordination among all project participants and represent the department in internal and external forums.
• Provide strategic leadership and supervision for staff on assigned projects, including setting direction, delegating assignments, and delivering ongoing feedback, coaching, and counseling to ensure successful outcomes. Develop and implement policies and workplace practices that promote staff engagement, accountability, and high performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field and six years of experience related to the duties of the position, or a high school diploma or equivalent and ten years' experience. (Note: a combination of post-high-school education and experience equal to ten years of the same experience)

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news! Learn more about our university and campuses.

Anticipated Salary Range

The anticipated starting salary range is $100,000 - $130,000, commensurate with education and experience.

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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This posting is open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.