AEC Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience with relevant certifications
Minimum 7 years of AEC experience, including 3 years in a Quality role
Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required
Good communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of relevant standards and specifications
Responsibilities
Serve as the quality champion for multiple projects, ensuring quality management duties are met
Coach and mentor project staff in quality management principles and procedures
Lead quality processes including work planning and inspections
Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for continuous improvement
Audit project quality programs and provide feedback for improvement
Direct inspection, testing, and documentation of works
Create and implement project-specific quality control plans and inspection procedures
Benefits
Limited travel for projects as necessary
Support for career advancement and retention through mentoring
Opportunity to work on diverse projects in the Water Division
Engagement with various stakeholders including owners and subcontractors
Focus on safety and risk management to enhance project profitability
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW
We are currently seeking a Construction Quality Manager for our Water Division, in Goodyear, AZ.
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.
