Quality Manager I

02 Walsh Construction Company II, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group seeks a Quality Manager I for our Transportation Division in Chicago, IL. The role leads the quality management program on one or more projects, ensuring QMS compliance, project requirements, and safety standards.

You will coach staff, monitor KPIs and QIRs, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement through corrective actions. A related Bachelor’s degree and strong communication and problem-solving skills are required; certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• AEC Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent related field experience.
• Current construction quality management certifications are preferred but not required.
• Experience in quality control for design and construction projects.
• Limited travel for projects as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Quality champion for a project or multiple projects, responsible for quality duties.
• Coaches, mentors and trains project staff in quality management.
• Leads quality processes such as work planning and material management.
• Establishes and reports KPIs and QIRs for continuous improvement.
• Audits project quality programs using QC evaluations and other tools.
• Directs inspection, testing and documentation of the works.
• Coordinates inspection/testing with operations, labs and client.

Skills

Quality management

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Construction QA certification

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Quality Manager I for our Transportation Division in Chicago, IL. The Quality Manager I is responsible for implementation, improvement and execution of the Quality management systems (QMS) and project specific quality program requirements. They ensure that the design and construction works are planned and executed in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems and requirements of the Company and contract. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers. There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company: Challenging, complex work Creative and innovative problem-solving environment Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work Opportunities for growth, training, and development Flexibility in career path & progression Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quality champion for a project or multiple projects, responsible for the quality management duties including quality of the works, material management, documentation and close-out to ensure safe, quality, efficient, effective and profitable project execution.
• Coaches, mentors and trains entire project staff in quality management principles, procedures and project-specific requirements.
• Serves as mentor and coach to Quality staff to advance their careers at Walsh and improve retention.
• Responsible for leading and managing quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports, Lesson Sharing and follow-up inspections.
• Establishes, monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as QIRs for project teams to ensure continuous improvement. Analyzes project KPIs, evaluates trends and provides improvement strategies.
• Routinely audits project quality programs seeking continuous improvement utilizing Project QC Evaluation and other auditing tools.
• Provides feedback to Operations and Quality Management of major QIRs, project team relationships, owner/client perceptions, and overall quality management recurring non-conformances.
• Directs inspection, testing and documentation of the works.
• Schedules inspection and testing with coordination between operations, consultants, material laboratories and Client.
• Creates and implements project specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans and other procedures as necessary.
• Additionally, supports with material specification review such as concrete mix design, thermal control and other quality specialized elements.
• Responsible for risk management strategy that helps projects improve profitability by reducing risk and improving efficiency via process management and risk mitigation.
• Maintains relationships with owners, Clients, subcontractors, design partners and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.
• Supports Site Safety to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with established safety procedures, requirements and goals.
• Monitors project quality costs including resources while working to better as-bid budgets. Provides feedback to optimize project billing returns, risk reporting and testing accuracy, while protecting Walsh from claim exposure.
• Monitors and reports rework costs via QIR system.

QUALIFICATIONS

• AEC Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent related field experience with International Code Counsel, NICET, etc.
• Current certification required USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification preferred but not required.
• Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required to review and certify that the test, inspection, and procedures satisfy requirements.
• Limited travel for projects as necessary.
• Level 1 QCM Minimum 7 years of AEC experience, with 3 years preferred in a Quality role.
• Good communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time.
• Knowledge of standards, specifications and publications of job related duties.

The Walsh Group, Ltd. is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran Salary Range Disclaimer Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

• This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

Founded in 1898, The Walsh Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business providing design, build, finance and operation services for a wide variety of construction projects. We are consistently listed among the largest contractors in the United States, operating out of 21 strategically located regional offices across North America. Our three companies are united by a shared dedication to exceptional customer service, while upholding the highest standards of ethics, quality and safety.