Quality Control Manager

Trident Construction; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Construction is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee the company's QC program across multiple projects in the Charleston area. The role includes coordinating, training, inspections, and day-to-day QC operations to ensure compliance with project requirements.

You will participate in setup, execution, and closeout of project QC plans, collaborate with superintendents and project managers, and foster a culture of quality on field teams while maintaining safety and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science, Engineering, or related field with commercial construction leadership experience.
• Advanced knowledge of commercial construction means and methods, project administration, sustainability.
• Experience with Superintendents, Project Managers, and Project Support staff across several projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Ability to create and lead a culture of collaboration to maintain company reputation.
• Ability to read contract documents; knowledge of safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and expand the Trident Quality Control Program across all projects.
• Develop program documents and QC library.
• Assist with project quality control plan setup to prep teams onsite.
• Conduct field inspections and proper documentation.
• Train team members on quality control program.
• Work with subcontractors and PMs to ensure QC alignment.

Skills

Quality Control

Construction Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science, Engineering, or related degree field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER

Employee Type: Salary

Reports To: Project Executive/ Site Director

COMPANY

Trident Construction is one of the largest, locally owned general contractors in the Charleston, SC market. We are a company focused on our culture, our employees, and our clients. We strive to make Raving Fans of everyone involved in the project through our TEAM BUILD process.

SUMMARY

This individual is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Trident Quality Control Program. This includes coordination, training, inspections (Inspect what we Expect), and day-to-day operations to ensure overall compliance with project requirements. This person will participate in and be a resource for the setup, execution, and closeout of the project specific quality control plan.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Enhance, expand, and continue implementation of the Trident Construction Quality Control Program across all projects to ensure conformity and consistency.
• Develop and expand upon the program documents to continue to build the Trident Quality Control library.
• Assist with all project quality control plan organization and setup to ensure each team is prepared to execute onsite.
• Conduct field inspections across all projects to ensure the quality control plan is being followed and documentation is being properly recorded.
• Assist in training team members on the importance and execution of the quality control program.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings with subcontractors to ensure they are bought in to the quality program.
• Provide training when necessary to trade partners in conjunction with the Superintendent.
• Work with the Operational Excellence committee to continue improvement of the quality control program and implement cloud based access to Quality Control documents.
• Ensure that any non-conformance items on projects are handled properly with the Lead Superintendent on the project.
• Work with all project teams to ensure that the quality control closeout procedure is completed and part of the turnover to the client.
• Foster collaboration and engagement in quality initiatives.
• Conduct and coordinate ongoing employee training, ensuring that our team is equipped with the knowledge and skills to turn over an exceptional product.
• Ability to work in the Trident office or on a project site as required.
• Ability to work days, nights, evenings, weekends as the project schedule requires.
• Possess knowledge of current project statuses and issues and identify critical timing of needed resolutions.
• Assist the PMs and Superintendents with their perspective areas of focus on the project as it relates to Quality Control.
• Provide support and resolution of specific issues and requests of team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, and ability required.

Education/Technical Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science, Engineering, or related degree field and applicable commercial construction experience in a role leading teams and/or efforts across several projects.
• Advanced experience and knowledge of Commercial Construction means and methods, project administration, sustainability, and a thorough understanding of industry practices.
• Experience in working with Superintendents, Project Managers, and Project Support staff across several projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Must possess the utmost of personal integrity and have the ability to create and lead a culture of collaboration, both internally and externally, in order to maintain the reputation of the company.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and product data.
• In-depth knowledge of contract documents.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the team.
• Ability to speak effectively to a group of their peers.

Leadership Skills

• Strong communication skills to effectively manage the goals of all of the projects as it relates to Quality.
• Exude motivation and a passion for your role within the project team to set the example for aspiring team members.
• Show the ability to adapt and overcome challenging and stressful situations as you drive towards a solution that best fits the needs of the project and project team and expectations of the company.
• Demonstrate the desire to continuously seek opportunities for added responsibility and growth within the company and within the community.
• Lead with enthusiasm to leave a lasting mark on your projects and teams by creating Raving Fans.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and be able to assess complex situations and devise practical solutions to ensure the well-being of our team.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding up to 50’ tall and lift up-to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to walk jobsites extensively (8-10 hours per day) and safely navigate through construction area(s).
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist for extended periods of time on a daily basis.
• Must have the ability to work in all temperature and weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, etc.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS

• Valid Driver's License and own transportation.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check.
• Trident Construction Resource Management, LLC (TCRM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. It is our policy to provide job opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran or other legally protected status. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, wages, benefits and conditions of employment. Decisions regarding employment and promotion shall be based solely upon an individual’s qualifications and valid requirements for the position being filled and shall further the principle of equal opportunity employment.