Senior Quality Manager

02 Walsh Construction Company II, LLC; Winthrop (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Walsh Group is seeking a Senior Quality Manager for our Winthrop, MA projects. You will implement and optimize the Quality Management System, ensuring the design and construction activities align with company policies, procedures and contract requirements.

You will mentor staff, drive continuous improvement through KPIs and QIRs, and coordinate inspections and testing with operations, consultants, and clients. The role emphasizes risk management and safe, efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• AEC Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related field experience with International Code Counsel, NICET, etc.
• Current certification in Construction Quality Management (USACE/NAVFAC/NRC) preferred but not required.
• Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required to review and certify tests, inspections and procedures.
• Minimum 10 years of AEC experience, 5 years QA/QC with leadership or advanced technical skills.
• Strong communication, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, plus time management.
• Knowledge of standards, specifications and publications related to job duties.
• Limited travel for projects as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as quality champion for projects, overseeing quality of work, materials, documentation and close-out.
• Coach and mentor project staff in quality management principles and requirements.
• Lead and manage quality processes including work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management and inspection routines.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and QIRs for continuous improvement.
• Provide feedback on major QIRs, project relations and quality issues to leadership.
• Direct inspection, testing and documentation of works, and coordinate testing with labs and client.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

AEC Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

USACE/NAVFAC/NRC CQM

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Senior Quality Manager for our work in Winthrop, MA. The Senior Quality Manager is responsible for implementation, improvement and execution of the Quality management systems (QMS) and project specific quality program requirements. The Senior Quality Manager ensures 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.
• Minimum 10 years of AEC experience, 5 years preferred QA/QC experience with leadership skills or advanced technical skills.
• 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.
• Limited travel for projects as necessary.

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]. 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.