Senior Quality Specialist

JE Dunn; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Senior Quality Specialist to monitor and coordinate the project quality program on construction sites in Dickinson, ND. You will review documents, attend meetings, and conduct walk-through inspections to ensure compliance with contract documents and industry standards.

Responsibilities include documenting QA processes, collaborating with suppliers, and mentoring teammates. The role supports JE Dunn's safety and quality culture and may involve travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years construction quality-related experience (Required).
• Knowledge of project contracts and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, building codes and other technical data.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate project quality program; review documents and attend meetings.
• Conduct walk-through inspections and investigate non-compliant conditions.
• Prepare reports detailing compliant and non-compliant quality conditions for project stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Read drawings/specs

QA processes

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Construction quality software tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Role Summary

The Senior Quality Specialist will complete routine activities to monitor and coordinate the project quality program. This position will be responsible for reviewing documents, attending meetings, conducting walk-through inspections and investigating non-compliant conditions. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Quality Manager

Key Role Responsibilities - 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 comprehension of how to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies
• Utilizes basic understanding of project Contract Documents
• 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

• Ensures Project Specific Quality Plans are established, accountability is assigned to the appropriate individuals for each task and the Plan is regularly updated
• Ensures Project Specific Water Intrusion Plan are established, accountability is assigned to the appropriate individuals for each task and 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
• Assumes responsibility for conducting detailed constructability reviews and participates in page-turn review meetings
• Performs intermediate quality assurance testing including water, moisture content, material compatibility and adhesion
• Assumes responsibility for basic training onsite or at office location on construction quality-related topics
• Monitors specific and systemic work practices. Identifies, documents and recommends solutions to construction quality issues
• Capable of communicating project quality status and issues at project review meetings
• Identifies non-compliant conditions using advanced quality recognition skills
• Provides mentoring to less experienced co-workers in advanced quality-related topics

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, building codes and other technical product and material data (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of material and field testing for QA processes (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of construction assemblies for a variety of construction systems (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction and quality software tools.
• Knowledge of construction trades and scopes of work (Intermediate).
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelors’ degree in architecture, construction management or related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years construction quality-related experience (Required).
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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