Quality Manager

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking a Quality Manager (Finance) to support and oversee project teams implementing the Quality Management Plan across commercial projects. The role requires a self-driven, collaborative professional with extensive construction QA/QC experience and the ability to work with project managers, superintendents, and engineers.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS in an engineering discipline and have strong knowledge of QMS/RMS processes, construction means

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.
• Understands quality process and protocols, ability to develop project-specific quality plans.
• Capable of teaching, training and facilitating with a flexible approach.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in developing and executing project-specific QMPs.
• Support project teams in executing work in strict compliance with contract documents.
• Review contract documents for constructability and accuracy.
• Analyze construction documents to extract critical quality elements for QMP development.
• Collaborate with teams to establish roles for inspections and manage the inspection process.
• Lead portions of quality-related project meetings and participate in walkthroughs.
• Lead by example with quality planning and inspection of work in place.
• Interface with architect, engineers, and owner representatives to ensure understanding of quality requirements.
• Review the effectiveness of teams in implementing QMPs and communicate quality health to leadership.

Skills

Engineering degree

QMS/RMS experience

Construction means/methods

Quality planning

Team collaboration

Travel

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Mgmt

Tools

Touchplan

Procore

Autodesk

Bluebeam

Job description

Quality Manager (Finance)

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 5 to 20+ 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.

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.

$74,000.00 - $230,000.00

• 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.