Quality Control Manager

Baker Construction; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Construction in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking a Quality Control Manager to direct all site quality control activities and lead the inspection staff, typically certified as Inspector Level II or III in various disciplines.

The role requires establishing and maintaining procedures, verifying conformance to contract acceptance criteria, and coordinating training and development of QA personnel to ensure safety and compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or construction-related discipline with 8+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of construction practices (formwork, rebar, concrete placing).
• Quality assurance experience, preferably in nuclear power DOE/DOD facilities.
• Quality inspector experience.
• Familiarity with applicable quality codes and NRC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directs all site quality control activities and manages the inspection staff.
• Reviews and approves test controls and test results.
• Establishes and maintains written procedures for training, examining, qualifying, and certifying personnel.
• Verifies items received conform to contract acceptance criteria and that special processes are followed.
• Documents and facilitates corrections of non-conformances.
• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops direct reports and ensures staff development.
• Collaborates with HR to ensure compliance with employment and labor laws and related policies.

Job description

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative.

Summary

The Quality Control Manager directs all site quality control activities and manages the inspection staff. Typically certified as Inspector Level II or III in various disciplines.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Quality Control Manager directs all site quality control activities and manages the inspection staff. Typically Certified as Inspector Level II or III in various disciplines.

Manages All Aspects of Quality Control

• Responsible for inspection activities and records
• Manages qualified inspection and test personnel to perform their applicable quality-related activities
• Reviews and approves test controls and test results
• Establishes and maintains written procedures for training, examining, qualifying, and certifying personnel
• Verifies that the items received conform to the acceptance criteria required by the contract
• Verifies that special processes are defined and followed
• Ensures compliance with the inspection Hold and Witness Points
• Documents and facilitates corrections of non-conformances

Oversees Staff

• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops direct reports to ensure maximum return on investment. Ensures support managers within area of responsibility also supervise, train, evaluate and develop their direct reports.
• Addresses complaints appropriately.
• Provides guidance, direction, coaching, and support to direct reports to maximize individual and overall department performance. Ensures support managers within area of responsibility also provide guidance, direction, etc. to their direct reports.
  • Responsible for holding timely performance appraisals and progress reviews.
  • Assists direct reports and staff in developing short and long-term goals that align with department and Company mission and strategy.
  • Ensures direct reports and staff receive appropriate training that aligns with career development plans. Training may be remedial, "maintenance", or geared to promotion.
• Takes appropriate action to develop direct reports including, but not limited to, preparing and monitoring career development plans, promotions, demotions, lateral moves, corrective action, and progressive discipline.
• Ensures support managers also take appropriate action with their staffs.
• Conducts department staff meetings and participates in developing initiatives, goals, objectives, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures that staff receive timely and appropriate compensation.
• Collaborates with HR to ensure compliance with all employment laws, labor laws, and related Company policies; may be responsible for conducting training or coordinating workshops related to such compliance.

Ensures a Safe Work Environment

• Champions IIF
• Sets example by following safety guidelines including but not limited to wearing PPE on jobs, staying aware of surroundings, etc.
• Attends and participates in Tool Box Talks and provides input for Safety Task Analysis
• Champions Incident and Injury Free (IIF) environment for project

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, scientific, or construction-related discipline from an accredited college or university and 8 years related experience and/or training; or 10 years equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of construction practices (i.e., formwork, rebar, concrete placing, etc.).
• Quality assurance-related experience preferably in the nuclear power industry (DOE/DOD facilities).
• Quality inspector experience.
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge with applicable quality codes and standards preferably NRC regulations.

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.