Quality Manager- Aviation

JE Dunn; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction seeks a Quality Manager to lead and coordinate construction quality assurance programs across projects. You will plan, implement and supervise QA activities in line with contract documents and JE Dunn policies.

Responsibilities include creating project quality plans, water intrusion planning, and maintaining status reports for reviews, while guiding QA training and ensuring compliance with quality standards across teams.

Qualifications

• Strong QA knowledge for construction projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs and codes.
• Experience mentoring or leading teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate project quality plans.
• Lead water intrusion planning and updates.
• Maintain Project Quality Status Reports for reviews.
• Support QA manuals, trainings and quality communications.
• Coordinate quality plan across field and office teams.
• Perform QA constructability reviews on projects.
• Investigate and resolve non‑conformances with corrective action.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Communication

MS Office

Presentation Skills

Reading Drawings

Construction Knowledge

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or construction management

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Role Summary

The Quality Manager will manage and coordinate Quality support for a group. This position will be responsible for planning, implementing and supervising construction quality assurance programs in compliance with contract documents and Company policy. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Creates Project Specific Quality Plans, assigns accountability to the appropriate individuals for each task and ensures the Plan is regularly updated.
• Creates Project Specific Water Intrusion Plan, assigns accountability to the appropriate individuals for each task and ensures the Plan is regularly updated.
• Ensures the Project Quality Status Report is completed prior to the Monthly Project Review Meeting.
• Participates in creating National Initiatives such as Quality Assurance Manual Updates, Quality Broadcasts, Quality University, etc.
• Ensures all Major Quality Issues are listed and up-to-date on the Project Quality Status Report.
• Manages and coordinates Quality support for a group (process and people).
• Provides updated communication about quality philosophies, JE Dunn quality standards and values of the Company with business partners, foreman, superintendents and project managers to ensure compliance.
• Interprets company, owner and government requirements and recommendations in relation to quality construction methods and processes with field and office staff.
• Provides coordination and oversight of the project specific quality plan.
• Performs QA constructability reviews for assigned regional or national projects.
• Conducts and assists with planning and design of quality‑related training programs and classes with internal employees and external business partners.
• Utilizes internal quality assurance systems and tools to prepare reports for field superintendents, project managers and subcontractors detailing compliant and non‑compliant conditions.
• Conducts warranty‑related investigations in support of operations and makes recommendations for corrective action.
• Ensures field observations and reporting are properly documented through internal Company systems and tools and monitors for resolution.
• May be required to review and certify submittals for accuracy.
• Participates in staff, team or quality committee meetings, fostering quality efforts, reporting on quality trends or issues and creating communication plans to mitigate the issues.
• Serves as onsite quality representative on single project or multiple projects as needed.
• Partners with project team to complete subcontractor quality performance evaluations at project completion.
• Develops robust relationships with internal and external clients, including owners, business partners, manufacturer’s reps and third‑party consultants.
• Conducts routine, consistent communication/updates with supported project leads.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to other team members.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
• Ability to conduct effective presentations (Intermediate).
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, building codes and other technical product and material data (Advanced).
• Knowledge of material and field testing for QA processes (Advanced).
• Knowledge of QA procedures for a variety of construction conditions.
• Ability to recognize non‑compliant conditions and investigate corrective measures.
• Knowledge of construction trades and scopes of work (Intermediate).
• Ability to provide performance management feedback and complete evaluations.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• bn, in architecture, construction management or related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 8+ years construction quality‑related experience (Required).
• 0-2 years mentoring or team leadership experience (Required).
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be willing to work non‑traditional hours to meet business needs.
• May require extensive periods of travel.
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.
• Occasional activity: Bending, Reaching above Shoulder.

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

EEO Statement

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

Accommodations Statement

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].