Freemanwhite

Senior Quality Specialist - Federal

Freemanwhite$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years in a relevant field.
  • Experience in technical design and/or construction with a focus on Quality preferred.
  • Certifications including at least 2 from CQM, ACI, ICRI, and RCI required.
  • US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management certification is necessary.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management software and 3-D modeling tools.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) for every project assigned.
  • Conduct and lead design and construction quality kick-off meetings.
  • Review and ensure completion of quality-related documentation throughout project phases.
  • Perform QA inspections, document deficiencies, and manage corrective actions during construction.
  • Manage relationships with independent testing agencies and develop project budgets for testing services.
  • Prepare detailed reports and communicate ongoing quality issues to project teams.
  • Engage in the training and development of junior quality staff and conduct seminars.

Benefits

  • Travel required, potentially over 70% of time, including full-time site assignments.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Participation in quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Engagement in professional seminars to enhance technical expertise.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Please note our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.

 

Your Responsibilities will Include:

  • Initiates QIP on every assigned project. 
  • During design phase: 
    • Conducts design Quality kick-off meeting. 
    • Ensures design reviews are completed and signed off at 30 and 100%. 
    • Ensures Quality risks and mitigation plans are established/documented. 
    • Personally reviews final documents on all assigned projects. 
  • Ensures that geotechnical, concrete and envelope reviews are held on all assign projects. Performs geotechnical report review. Advises Project Director, Construction Project Manager and Design Project Manager on critical related information. Recommends alternative solutions and engages QA Manager when appropriate. 
  • During construction phase: 
    • Conducts construction Quality kick-off meeting. 
    • Participates in the selection and evaluation of independent testing agencies to support project construction phase. Develops budgets, administers contracts, and monitors scheduled activities, such as reports, field activities, tests and inspections on all agencies contracted. Distributes test results to appropriate design and Quality team members. 
    • Performs testing, when required, on all scheduled activities not covered by the testing agency or subcontractor. 
    • Finalizes the remaining Quality risks with well-developed mitigation plans. 
    • In conjunction with the Project Manager and Superintendent ensures all precons/preparatory meetings required by the QIP are conducted. Conducts meetings in area of expertise. 
    • Ensures that all first work in place (initial) observations are scheduled and conducted. Also monitors progress of all required corrective measures. Performs observations in area of expertise. 
    • Ensures in cooperation with Design Project Manager, Construction Project Manager and Superintendent that all site (follow-up) observations are conducted. Performs all assigned QA inspections, prepares reports, documents deficiencies, and monitors progress of all corrective measures. 
    • Performs the following QC checks during site visits: verification of materials, compliance with material storage, protection and maintenance requirements (including motors), material installation compliance with documents (foundation systems, slab on ground, structural framing systems, building enclosure systems, interior partitions, interior finishes, mechanical system installation, electrical system installation, and equipment installation. Notifies project team to provide assistance for checks in areas outside of expertise. 
  • During the closeout phase: 
    • Ensures in cooperation with the Construction Project Manager and Superintendent that Haskell completion conference and subcontractor completion conferences are conducted and documented. 
    • Monitors that AE punch lists are created and completed. 
    • Performs final QA punch list, documents findings and verifies/documents completion of those items. 
    • Conducts/coordinates in conjunction with the Project Director, Design Project Manager and Construction Project Manager a lesson learned meeting. Prepares lessons learned document and distributes to project team and Director of Quality. 
  • Produces reports which are concise, thorough, logically structured and well written for each QIP activity for which they are responsible. Distributes reports in a timely manner. 
  • Communicates to the Quality Manager or Director of Quality potential inconsistencies, deficiencies, errors, omissions and conditions that expose the company to liability expenses. Defines and documents corrective actions. Communicates and initiates resolution through the Construction Project Manager, Design Project Manager, and Superintendent. Monitors deficiencies to ensure corrective action. 
  • Participates in QIP audits with the Quality Manager and/or Director of Quality as requested. 
  • Actively engages in the development and creation of Qualigrams and Best Practices. 
  • Actively participates in the technical development of the Quality Coordinators and Associates and provides training for the Quality Coordinators and Quality Associates. 
  • Performs a minimum of 2 seminars each year to large audience to improve quality and technical knowledge of staff. 
  • Attends a minimum of 24 hours each year of professional development (in or out of house) to improve knowledge base. 
  • Creates and implements, with supervisor input, a development plan to become recognized as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in additional areas within the company in a specific area of interest related to the quality of work. 
  • Prepares monthly summary of all assigned QIP's, notes trends and participates in Monthly delivery group QIP meetings. 
  • Participates in QIP audits with the Quality Manager and Director of Quality as requested. 

Education & Years of Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience-Bachelor’s from an accredited university in architecture, engineering, construction management or other degree related to the AEC profession.
  • Experience in technical design and/or construction expertise and background in Quality preferred. 

To Thrive in This Role, You Will Need:

  • Certifications (Minimum of 2): CQM (government), ACI level I, II, ACI National, ICRI, RCI Roofing 
  • US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQC) certification
  • RMS (Resident Management System)Inspector, Structural Steel Erector, Soils testing and mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering for non- engineers. 
  • Ability to read and effectively interpret building construction documentation and associated reports. 
  • Ability to conduct effective preconstruction conferences to define Quality standards and inspection procedures. Ability to inspect construction progress at scheduled intervals. 
  • Ability to interfaces with client’s Quality personnel and provides direction to ensure compliance withtesting, inspection procedures and results to onsite Quality Control inspectors. 
  • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills to effectively work with others. 
  • Excellent organizational skills to handle/prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Excellent attention to detail and follow-up. 
  • Computer skills: Ability to work with a laptop, tablet (iPad or Microsoft equivalent), and mobile devices. Ability to access project information remotely when working outside the office using VPN and/or Citrix. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to utilize project management controls system software and other applicable construction technologies including basic 3-D model navigation skills utilizing: Navisworks, BIM 360 Glue or similar. Ability to manage/store project photos from tablet and mobile devices to project files. 
  • Ability to travel to project sites. Travel will be greater than 70% of this individual’s time. Assignments may be full time on-site for the full project duration. 
  • Successfully completed or will successfully complete within one year the OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program.  

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

 

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

 

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About Freemanwhite

Freemanwhite is an architecture, engineering, and design firm that provides services to healthcare, science and technology, and higher education clients. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Freemanwhite has completed over 10,000 projects in 49 states and 20 countries. The firm's services include architecture, interior design, engineering, planning, and sustainability consulting. Freemanwhite is committed to sustainable design and has completed over 100 LEED certified projects. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Healthcare Design Award.
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