Quality Assurance - Mechanical Construction Projects

Arcadis

$76K — $114K *

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Job Description

POSITION - QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST - MECHANICAL

LOCATION - NEW HAVEN, CT AREA

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description:

Arcadis is seeking to add a well experienced QA mechanical construction professional who has a deep understanding of the construction project process as well as being comfortable on-site working with a range of project professionals. It would be great if candidates have construction knowledge which comes from working on a range of institutional projects from new construction to renovation to utility upgrades. Strong communication skills are also essential as the successful candidate will work extensively with stakeholders, internal teams as well as external teams.

Role Accountabilities:
  • Read and interpret contract drawings, specifications, and project documents
  • Review and provide recommendations to Project Manager regarding the contractor's Administrative, Informational, and Technical Submittals
  • Attend and participate in preconstruction, preparatory, contractor coordination and safety meetings
  • Perform daily site visits and provide appropriate level of documentation of QA activities, including a written report with photos for each visit to the job site
  • Verify contractor installation and job progress complies with approved shop drawings, specifications, and industry standards
  • Monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure requirements are being met
  • Review contractors daily QC, testing and inspection reports
  • Participate in Substantial Completion Inspections, Construction Completion Inspections and other required inspections
  • Coordinate with contractor for testing and inspection requirements for on-going and up-coming features of work
  • Oversee inspections and testing of materials and products to confirm quality conformance to specifications
  • Create, recommend, and monitor deficient workmanship and non-conforming materials
  • Review pay requests and level of progress of each line item to confirm and approve the percentage complete
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and the public using principles of good customer services

Qualifications & Experience:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Strong understanding of construction project management principles, practices, and methods
  • Wide construction experience having worked on a range of projects - simple to complex. Preference will be given to candidate have worked on institutional construction/renovation or upgrade projects
  • Experienced conducting site visits to compare actual construction with design drawing, contract plans and specification, Authority quality standards, building codes and industry practice
  • Ability to assess barriers to project completion and find technical solutions to keep the project moving forward
  • Recommend appropriate construction practices to improve job quality and/or adherence to design, costs and established schedules
  • Strong ability to work independently in the absence of supervision. Self-starter!
  • Deep understanding of safety and OSHA standards
  • Proficient in MS Projects, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet applications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree or Technical degree in an industrial field, or equivalent combination of relevant experience
  • 3 years of full-time experience in construction, quality assurance or project management or a satisfactory combination of education and experience
  • Working experience as a Construction Superintendent, Quality Control, or Quality Assurance Consultant with a range projects like: vertical construction to utility upgrades with a focus on mechanical systems
  • USACE Construction Quality Management Training for Contractors (preferred - nice to have)
  • OSHA (preferred - nice to have)
  • Strong communications skills to encourage positive working relationships

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer seven paid holidays and potentially up to two floating holidays per calendar year depending on start date, and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $76,110 to $114,165 year.

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Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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