Quality Manager - Construction Materials Testing

Olsson; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for lodging and meals

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus potential

Job summary

Olsson seeks a Quality Manager for Construction Materials Testing in Council Hill, OK, to lead onsite CSA quality management and oversee lab and field testing. You will coordinate projects from initiation through completion, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with codes and specifications.

You will guide project teams, organize regular meetings, monitor quality dashboards, and drive timely, high-quality results while maintaining safety standards and fostering growth within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, construction, planning, or a related area preferred.
• A minimum of five years of project experience within an applicable field or discipline with increasing responsibility.
• Proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through project management activities.
• Excellent client service orientation, communication, and presentation skills
• Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Project Owner’s Onsite CSA Quality Manager.
• Act as the primary liaison between the client and contractors, clearly communicating project expectations and requirements.
• Oversee quality control and quality assurance practices from the contractor and third-party testing agencies related to project scope.
• Perform CSA related inspections as the Owner’s Representative.
• Review inspection and testing reports to verify compliance with applicable codes and specifications.
• Organize and lead regular project meetings to ensure alignment of expectations, performance, and deliverables.
• Maintain project quality health tracking dashboard.
• Provide weekly correspondence to the client outlining project progress and significant quality events.
• Secure appropriate resources for all project phases to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Foster and maintain strong client relationships to support future business opportunities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Ownership

Community impact

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Quality Manager - Construction Materials Testing

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Our Construction Materials Testing Team plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and performance of materials used in infrastructure and building projects. From concrete and asphalt to soil and aggregates, our team provides essential testing and analysis that supports the structural integrity and compliance of construction efforts.

As a Quality Manager , you will lead and coordinate construction materials testing projects from initiation through completion. Your involvement in the full project life cycle will be crucial for ensuring timely completion of projects, in accordance with established scope, schedule, and budget. This position leads to the successful delivery of projects that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to meet our clients’ expectations. You will oversee laboratory and field-testing operations, manage client relationships, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support the professional development of your team.

The position is based in Council Hill, OK, and candidates should be prepared to work out of that location. For those traveling to Council Hill as part of their assignment, a per diem will be provided to support lodging, meals, and other qualifying travel expenses, consistent with company guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Project Owner’s Onsite CSA Quality Manager.
• Act as the primary liaison between the client and contractors, clearly communicating project expectations and requirements.
• Oversee quality control and quality assurance practices from the contractor and third-party testing agencies related to project scope.
• Perform CSA related inspections as the Owner’s Representative.
• Review inspection and testing reports to verify compliance with applicable codes and specifications.
• Organize and lead regular project meetings to ensure alignment of expectations, performance, and deliverables.
• Maintain project quality health tracking dashboard.
• Provide weekly correspondence to the client outlining project progress and significant quality events.
• Secure appropriate resources for all project phases to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Foster and maintain strong client relationships to support future business opportunities.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• A high-level of organization, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• A deep understanding of Construction Quality Management and Industry standard construction practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, construction, planning, or a related area preferred.
• A minimum of five years of project experience within an applicable field or discipline with increasing responsibility.
• Proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through project management activities.
• Excellent client service orientation, communication, and presentation skills
• Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.