Walsh Group

Quality Manager

Walsh Group$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AEC Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience with ICC, NICET, etc.
  • Current certification required with preferred USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification.
  • Industry certifications for testing and inspection to validate compliance requirements.
  • Minimum 7 years of AEC experience, including 3 years in a Quality role preferred.
  • Good communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a focus on organizing and managing time effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Act as quality champion, overseeing quality management duties, material management, and project documentation.
  • Coach, mentor, and train project staff on quality management principles and project-specific requirements.
  • Lead quality processes including work planning, quality incident reporting, and follow-up inspections.
  • Establish, monitor, and report on KPIs and QIRs, providing improvement strategies based on trend analyses.
  • Audit project quality programs for continuous improvement and offer feedback to operations on non-conformances.
  • Direct inspection and testing efforts, coordinating with various stakeholders and materials labs.
  • Create and implement project-specific quality control and inspection plans, assessing material specifications.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement through mentoring by experienced staff.
  • Engagement with a dynamic project environment, enhancing skills in quality management across multiple projects.
  • Limited travel requirements allow for better work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive involvement in risk management strategies for project profitability.
  • Supportive safety culture aimed at maintaining high standards in project execution.
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Quality Manager I for our DFW Terminal F project, in Dallas, TX.

The Quality Manager I is responsible for implementation, improvement and execution of the Quality management systems (QMS) and project specific quality program requirements. They ensure that the design and construction works are planned and executed in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems and requirements of the Company and contract.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Quality champion for a project or multiple projects, responsible for the quality management duties including quality of the works, material management, documentation and close-out to ensure safe, quality, efficient, effective and profitable project execution.
  • Coaches, mentors and trains entire project staff in quality management principles, procedures and project-specific requirements. Serves as mentor and coach to Quality staff to advance their careers at Walsh and improve retention.
  • Responsible for leading and managing quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports, Lesson Sharing and follow-up inspections.
  • Establishes, monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as QIRs for project teams to ensure continuous improvement. Analyzes project KPIs, evaluates trends and provides improvement strategies.
  • Routinely audits project quality programs seeking continuous improvement utilizing Project QC Evaluation and other auditing tools. Provides feedback to Operations and Quality Management of major QIRs, project team relationships, owner/client perceptions, and overall quality management recurring non-conformances.
  • Directs inspection, testing and documentation of the works. Schedules inspection and testing with coordination between operations, consultants, material laboratories and Client.
  • Creates and implements project specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans and other procedures as necessary. Additionally, supports with material specification review such as concrete mix design, thermal control and other quality specialized elements.
  • Responsible for risk management strategy that helps projects improve profitability by reducing risk and improving efficiency via process management and risk mitigation.
  • Maintains relationships with owners, Clients, subcontractors, design partners and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.
  • Supports Site Safety to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with established safety procedures, requirements and goals.
  • Monitors project quality costs including resources while working to better as-bid budgets. Provides feedback to optimize project billing returns, risk reporting and testing accuracy, while protecting Walsh from claim exposure. Monitors and reports rework costs via QIR system.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • AEC Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent related field experience with International Code Counsel, NICET, etc. Current certification required
  • USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification preferred but not required
  • Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required to review and certify that the test, inspection, and procedures satisfy requirements
  • Limited travel for projects as necessary
  • Level 1 QCM
  • Minimum 7 years of AEC experience, with 3 years preferred in a Quality role
  • Good communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time
  • Knowledge of standards, specifications and publications of job related duties


Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

About Walsh Group

The Walsh Group is a construction company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Walsh Group has completed a variety of projects, including highways, bridges, airports, and water treatment plants. The company has a strong focus on safety and sustainability, and has received numerous awards for its work in these areas. Walsh Group is one of the largest construction companies in the United States, with operations in more than 20 states.
Learn more about Walsh Group
Size
9,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1898

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