Quality Manager

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a qualified Quality Manager for its commercial projects. You will work with project managers, superintendents, and engineers to implement the QMP and ensure quality across contracting activities.

The role requires 7–15 years in construction, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Office and common construction software. Travel is required and compensation reflects market ranges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management.
• QMS/RMS experience is preferred.
• Proficient in construction means and methods, work sequencing and field operations experience.
• Understands quality process and protocols, how to develop project-specific written quality plans and can integrate with quality-related technology.
• Ability to clarify process expectations, set goals and performance metrics, explore root causes, develop team collaboration, and practice effective time management.
• Competent in teaching, training, coaching and facilitation with an adaptable and flexible approach.
• Proficient in risk analysis and mitigation, effective written and oral communication, strategic development, and process refinement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite and knowledge of software programs used by project teams (Touchplan, Procore, Autodesk, Bluebeam).
• Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in developing and executing project-specific QMPs.
• Support project teams in executing the work in strict compliance with the contract documents.
• Review contract documents and other project documents for constructability and accuracy.
• Understand, critically analyze, and extract critical quality elements from documents to support QMP development.
• Collaborate with project teams to establish roles and responsibilities for scheduling inspections and leading inspection walks.
• Lead portions of quality-related project meetings (pre-installation, preconstruction, kick-off, mock-up reviews, first-work inspections, sub-contractor syncs, specifications reviews, owner progress meetings).
• Lead by example with quality planning and inspection of work in place, manage conformances and non-conformances.
• Interface with architect, engineers, and owner representatives to ensure understanding of quality requirements.
• Review effectiveness of teams in implementing QMP and communicate health of projects to leadership.

Skills

QMS RMS experience

Construction means & methods

Quality process & protocols

Goal setting & metrics

Training & coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk analysis & mitigation

MS Office 365

Touchplan / Procore / Autodesk / Blue…

Education

BS in Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Touchplan

Procore

Autodesk

Bluebeam

Job description

National ENR Top 25 General Contractor seeking qualified quality manager for various commercial projects in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, team based working environment.

Qualified candidates shall possess a minimum of 7 to 15 years of experience in the construction industry. This role requires support and oversight of project teams implementing the Whiting-Turner Quality Management Plan (QMP) on each of our projects. The quality manager must have a self-driven and motivated personality and must understand how quality management functions integrate with project planning, procurement and construction activities. The role requires working together with project managers, superintendents, and engineers to form an effective approach to quality management on behalf of our clients.

Desired attributes and competencies for this role include the following:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
• QMS/RMS experience is preferred.
• Proficient in construction means and methods, work sequencing and field operations experience.
• Understands quality process and protocols, how to develop project-specific written quality plans and can integrate with quality-related technology.
• Able to clarify process expectations, set goals and performance metrics, explore root causes, develop team collaboration, and practice effective time management.
• Competent in teaching, training, coaching and facilitation with an adaptable and flexible approach. Respected as a competent construction quality professional.
• Can connect and work with others, establish proper clarity and focus, is self-driven and motivated, value-driven and dedicated to personal and organizational development.
• Proficient in risk analysis and mitigation, effective written and oral communication, strategic development, and process refinement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite and has knowledge of or can easily become proficient in software programs used by the project team (e.g., Touchplan, Procore, Autodesk, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Travel is required.

Travel is required.

A more detailed list of responsibilities and duties include the following:

• Assist project teams in developing and executing project-specific QMPs.
• Support project teams in executing the work in strict compliance with the contract documents.
• Review contract documents and other project documents for constructability and accuracy.
• Understand, critically analyze, and extract critical quality elements from construction documents, submittals, etc. in support of developing QMPs.
• Collaborate with project teams to establish roles and responsibilities for scheduling inspections, managing the inspection process, and participating in and leading inspection walks.
• Participate in and lead portions of quality-related project meetings including, but not limited to, pre-installation meetings, preconstruction meetings, kick-off meetings, mock-up review meetings, first-work inspections, subcontractor weekly syncs, specification reviews, owner progress meetings and others as deemed necessary to provide support and oversight of the QMP and the quality health of the project.
• Lead by example with quality planning and inspection of work in place, support the managing, documenting, and tracking of conformances and non-conformances.
• Interface with architect, engineers, and owner representatives along with project teams to ensure understanding of and compliance with quality requirements and expectations.
• Review the effectiveness of project teams at implementing and executing each quality management plan and be able to communicate with project teams and regional leadership on the quality health of projects and offer suggestions for improvement.

Salary Range

**The base salary range for this position represents the Company's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting and is dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, level, relevant education, experience, training, skills and abilities, location, and market and business considerations. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of the various factor identified above. The foregoing information reflects base salary only and does not include other forms of available compensation to which employees may be entitled including but not limited to profit sharing, appreciation rights, retirement compensation, travel subsistence, holiday contribution, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, healthcare (including dental and vision benefits), life insurance, disability insurance, and other compensations/benefits, which are dependent upon various factors including but not limited to years of service, location, performance, etc. The annual base salary range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company's discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship.

Please note:

• Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
• The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Salary Range

$74,000.00 - $250,000.00