MWH Constructors

District Quality Manager

MWH Constructors$180K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in construction with 3+ years in quality program planning.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management; equivalent experience can substitute.
  • Strong communication skills for project personnel and management.
  • Field experience in creating project-specific quality plans.
  • Self-starter with excellent documentation abilities.
  • Proficient public speaker, presenter, and trainer.
  • Willingness to travel within region (50%) and nationally (10%).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Blue Beam, and quality/lean principles.
  • Experience in water and wastewater infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement Quality Management System (QMS) for projects.
  • Manage construction quality personnel on day-to-day QMS activities.
  • Assist project teams with site-specific quality plans.
  • Establish and monitor audit plans and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Conduct regular project visits to identify quality challenges.
  • Manage inspection checks for compliance with codes and specifications.
  • Provide coaching on quality reporting and issue tracking.

Benefits

  • Company Vehicle
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
  • 100% company-paid benefits including life insurance and disability.
  • Flexible Time Off Program covering vacation and personal time.
  • Paid Sick and Safe Leave, and Paid Parental Leave Program.
  • 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions up to 4%.
  • Employee Referral Program.
Full Job Description
About the Role

MWH Constructors, a global leader in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater facilities, is currently seeking a Regional Quality Manager to support daily operations in the Southern US. The Regional Quality Manager is responsible for developing and implementing our Quality Management System (QMS) and will be a steadfast advocate for continuous improvement to the QMS which further complement our overall growth and risk management strategies. This position will be based in Austin, TX. supporting projects in the Texas Region of the US.

Essential Functions
  • This position reports to the MWH Quality Director and to the specific site Project Manager.
  • This is a project field office-based position.
  • Manage construction quality site personnel in the performance of day-to-day activities applicable to the Quality Management System.
  • Assist the project teams with the development and execution of the project site specific quality plans.
  • Establish and implement audit plan which includes monitoring and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for business groups and project teams designed to ensure continuous quality improvement. Share lessons learned throughout the company to continuously improve and reduce rework.
  • Regularly visit projects and help project teams identify and document key project quality challenges.
  • Manage inspection checks on quality of workmanship, equipment and materials, to ensure compliance to codes and specifications.
  • Ensuring inspection compliance upon material receipt, as well as proper storage of materials and equipment onsite.
  • Incorporation of quality requirements (such as hold points) into work plans.
  • Implementing preparatory, initial, and follow-up meetings with personnel.
  • Implement and support the use of ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud) for project quality documentation and controls.
  • Troubleshoot and provide input into solving, with engineering, project technical problems / constructability issues. Provides quality expertise and advice in the proactive resolution of compliance issues (i.e. codes, standards, specifications, and regulations).
  • Provide job site coaching and guidance on quality reporting and assist with monitoring trends and re-occurring quality issues.
  • Maintain relationships with owners, clients, subcontractors, design partners and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution. Coordinates initial project quality training and partnering efforts.
  • Manage and mentor subcontractors' quality control personnel as part of the extended project quality team
  • Manage owner/client expectations and perceptions of quality performance.
  • Provide quality related input in project management planning (PMP documents), documentation setup and initial partnering efforts.
  • Provide quality related input for business development and proposal efforts including quality cost estimation and contractual risk management.
  • Lead the company quality culture through promoting, recognizing, and rewarding positive quality.

Basic Qualifications
  • 15 years of experience in the construction industry, minimum of 3 years dedicated to quality program planning and implementation.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, mechanical or electrical), construction management, or related degree. An equivalent combination of experience, skills and training may be substituted.
  • Able to effectively communicate to project personnel and senior management the core values of quality management as an integral part of project delivery.
  • Prior field experience related to drafting project specific quality plans and working with teams and owners on plan creation and implementation.
  • Self-starter with good documentation skills.
  • Must be a proficient public speaker, presenter, and trainer.
  • Able to travel within region (50%) and nationally (10%) as required.
  • Proficient knowledge in various software including Microsoft Office Suite products, Blue Beam, Revu, etc.
  • Experience and understanding of Quality and Lean principles.
  • Previous water and wastewater infrastructure experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • ISO Auditor training and certification.
  • Conversant with ISO 9001 standard and administrative, operational, systems and management controls.
  • Current technical certifications/accreditations in inspection/NDE/code activities at highest level.

Compensation Range:
  • Salary $180,000 - $200,000, based on experience

Benefits
  • Company Vehicle
  • Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
  • 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
  • Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
  • Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
  • Paid Sick and Safe Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
  • Employee Referral Program

About MWH Constructors

MWH Constructors is a global construction firm that specializes in water and wastewater treatment plants, dams, and other large-scale infrastructure projects. With over 1,000 employees across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, MWH Constructors has a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget. The company's expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction allows them to provide turnkey solutions to their clients, from initial design to final commissioning. MWH Constructors is committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, and works closely with clients to ensure that their projects are built to the highest standards of safety and quality.
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