Quality Specialist 1

JE Dunn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Reasonable accommodations available

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Houston, TX is seeking a Quality Specialist 1 to support the company’s quality program on construction projects. You will review documents, attend meetings, and conduct walk-through inspections to learn the program and maintain quality, safety, and compliance across sites.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of construction experience, a bachelor’s degree in architecture or construction management, and a willingness to grow into the Quality Specialist 2 role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management or related field required
• 0–2 years construction experience or internship preferred
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic construction tools/software
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety
• Willingness to learn and grow into higher level quality roles

Responsibilities

• Participates in project quality plans and status reports
• Learns and supports quality assurance processes and documentation
• Conducts walk-through inspections to verify conformance to documents and standards
• Collaborates with suppliers to maintain quality standards for materials
• Assists in preparing reports for field superintendents and project managers

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Problem solving

Reading plans & specs

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Construction M/E tools & software

Job description

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Role Summary

The Quality Specialist 1 will complete entry level and routine activities to monitor and coordinate the project quality program. This position will be responsible for reviewing documents, attending meetings, and conducting walk-through inspections to learn the company’s quality program. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.


• Career Path: Quality Specialist 2

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

QUALITY SPECIALIST FAMILY – CORE

• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and setting an example for others


• Participates in the project specific quality plan, project specific water intrusion plan, and project quality status report


• Ensures that comprehensive documentation of quality assurance processes, test results and corrective actions taken


• Collaborates with suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards for incoming materials


• Gains knowledge of design documents in order to identify potential quality problems to assist in developing constructability review reports


• Develops performance of project site observations to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner


• Develops comprehension of how to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies


• Utilizes basic understanding of project Contract Documents


• May provide coordination and oversight to the project specific quality plan


• Attends pre-planning, pre-installation and progress meetings


• Conducts regular walk-through observations of construction sites to ensure compliance with the contract documents, manufacturers’ instructions and industry standards


• Investigates non-compliant conditions; confers with supervisor or other Quality team staff members to determine root cause and provide recommendations in work processes to eliminate reoccurrence


• Utilizes internal quality assurance systems and tools to prepare reports for field superintendents, project managers and subcontractors detailing compliant and non-compliant quality conditions


• Assists with the documentation of quality related information


• May conduct basic constructability reviews under direct supervision


• May help schedule and witness third party compliance inspections and performance verification testing


• May assist in coordinating other JE Dunn teams, including VDC, Quality Group, Safety, Offsite prefabrication, and Self-Perform

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner


• Communication skills, verbal and written


• Ability to successfully meet deadlines


• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail


• Proficiency in MS Office


• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications


• Proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software


• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management


• Knowledge of quality management systems, standards and methodologies


• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills


• Ability to become familiar with relevant industry regulations and standards


• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management or related field (Required)


• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 0-2 years construction experience and/or summer internship/co-op experience in construction (Preferred)


• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds


• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs


• May require periods of overnight 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.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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.

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]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

Requisition ID: 64533

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