Senior Quality Manager - Construction Quality & Leadership

JE Dunn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Kansas City, MO seeks a Senior Quality Manager to lead quality support across multiple projects. You will plan, implement, and supervise QA programs, ensuring compliance with contract documents and JE Dunn policies.

You will develop project-specific quality plans, coordinate training, review submittals, and mentor team members while partnering with owners, partners and field staff to uphold the company's standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management or related field (Preferred).
• 8+ years construction quality-related experience (Required).
• 0-2 years mentoring or team leadership experience (Required).
• Valid and unrestricted drivers 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

Responsibilities

• 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 to 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 is properly documented through internal Company systems and tools and monitors for resolution.
• May require 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.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Presentations

Reading drawings

QA knowledge

Team collaboration

Quality management

Education

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

Job description

JE Dunn Construction in Kansas City, MO seeks a Senior Quality Manager to lead quality support across multiple projects. You will plan, implement, and supervise QA programs, ensuring compliance with contract documents and JE Dunn policies.

You will develop project-specific quality plans, coordinate training, review submittals, and mentor team members while partnering with owners, partners and field staff to uphold the company's standards.