High School Diploma or GED with 11 years of quality control experience, Associate Degree with 9 years, or Bachelor Degree with 7 years in related fields.
Experience in managing quality control procedures for multi-disciplined projects including civil, mechanical, and electrical work.
Knowledge of Power Renewables (e.g., Solar and Battery Storage) is a plus.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in computer and communication technology; AWS Certified Welding Inspector preferred.
Responsibilities
Define and enforce the Construction Quality Plan with project management teams.
Develop and maintain the Construction Quality Plan in accordance with project specifications and local codes.
Implement quality processes collaboratively with project management teams.
Provide leadership in quality management from project inception to closeout.
Mentor field quality personnel on the Quality Management System and compliance verification processes.
Identify and document quality issues and ensure proper resolution.
Review subcontractor quality submissions and confirm adherence to project specifications.
Benefits
Opportunity for site assessments and implementing quality improvements.
Regularly collaborate across various disciplines and locations.
Engagement in a role pivotal to project success and client satisfaction.
Contribute to the advancement of safety and quality protocols in construction.
Full Job Description
Description
The Construction Quality Manager is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and oversight of the Construction Global Practice (GP) Quality Management System (QMS) for Design-Build construction projects executed across multiple locations. This role assures that construction activities are planned, executed, inspected, tested, and documented in full compliance with construction practices and the contract documents.
The Construction Quality Manager partners closely with project leadership, engineering, clients, subcontractors, and quality personnel to integrate quality throughout the project lifecycle, from pursuit and project set-up through construction and final turnover, while proactively mitigating risk and promoting continuous improvement.
Define, communicate, and reinforce Construction Quality Plan requirements with the project management team.
Actively develop, issue, and maintain the Construction Quality Plan, working directly with project teams to support and guide its development in accordance with project specifications, codes, and jurisdictional requirements.
Collaborate with the project management team to implement key processes and application methods.
Provide strategic quality leadership to project teams, supporting quality integration from pursuit through project closeout.
Coach, train, and mentor field quality personnel on the Construction Quality Management System, including required quality verifications to ensure compliance with project specifications.
Drive continuous improvement of the Construction Quality Management System through recommendations and system enhancements.
Confirm conditions adverse to quality are identified, documented, dispositioned, tracked, and closed through final acceptance.
Review and confirm compliance of subcontractor Quality submittals and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's) and project specifications.
Confirm Special Processes (i.e., welding, heat treatment, nondestructive testing, etc.) are developed, reviewed, and executed, using qualified personnel, to meet the project specifications.
Proactively communicate quality risks, issues, and improvement opportunities to project sites without onsite support and elevate concerns to the project management team as needed.
Promote consistent tracking and reporting of quality metrics to support performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
Confirm turnover documentation is complete and accurately reflects project scope and execution for successful closeout.
Act as a liaison between the Project Manager and Jurisdictional Authorities and Authorized Inspection Agencies.
Perform hands-on site assessments and field audits to confirm effective implementation of the Construction Quality Management System.
Participate and support the Root Cause Investigations and Corrective Action resolution process.
Comply with all Safety & Health requirements and monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to safety standards.
Participate in the Task Safety Observations (TSO's) process and define corrective measures for problem areas.
Provide leadership and oversight of the implemented quality programs at field locations to confirm consistent compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED and 11 years managing and implementing quality control procedures required.
Or Associate Degree in Engineering, Construction, Welding Technology, Nondestructive Examination or related field and 9 years managing and implementing quality control procedures required.
Or Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction, Welding Technology, Nondestructive Examination or related field. and 7 years managing and implementing quality control procedures required.
Familiar with multi-disciplined work scopes (i.e., civil, concrete, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, etc.)
Familiar with Power Renewables( e.g., Solar, Battery Storage etc.) work scopes.
Must be detailed oriented.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong computer and communications media skills.
Certified Welding Inspector-AWS Preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Quality
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time
Req ID: 263605
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB
About Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
