Quality Control Manager II/Sr - AIT

Summary:

Quality Control (QC) Manager is primarily a field position acting as field Quality Control Manager or Site Quality Control Representative for Federal Government agencies and other construction projects.

This position requires 75% travel.

• Hours worked while in travel status could be up to 12 hours per day.
• While working remotely/on a project site, all hours over 40 hours in a week will be paid as straight time.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

The individual will provide the knowledge, skills, and experience to define, inspect, and document the daily work associated with ongoing construction projects to ensure that the work is being constructed by the established minimum standards and scope of work for the project.  The QC Manager’s role is to provide overall management of Construction Quality Control (CQC) and have the authority to act in all CQC matters. The QC Manager must support the Corporate QC Program Manager, Project Manager, and others who are focused on the broader aspects of the project by providing focused effort on the quality of the physical work.  The Field QC Manager reports directly to ASL’s AOR Director or his/her designee to ensure a conflict of interest does not occur among the project's productivity, schedule, and quality objectives.

The salary range for this position is $96,347-$139,351/year, please note this is a tiered position.  This position includes a competitive, comprehensive benefits package, including, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K with a 3% match, PTO, paid company holidays, and an annual performance bonus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Review and approve detailed project/component-level plans.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and other project personnel to be a resource that readily understands the quality requirements for each definable feature of work.
• Build and maintain the submittal register.
• Prepare preconstruction submittals such as Written Quality Control Plans, Health and Safety Plans, Work Plans, etc.
• Proficient in the USACE 3-phase inspection process.
• Effectively communicate the standards of care required for each definable feature of work to the various team members in the project through the use of preparatory, initial, follow-up, and other less formal meetings.
• Work in coordination with others on the project team, including project management, construction, engineering, and architectural design, to ensure all drawings and submittals are in conformance with project specifications and change directives.
• Chair and document weekly site QC meetings and provide written minutes as described in project-specific contract documents.
• Provide written daily QC reports that document all work performed with inspections to ensure work is being performed in conformed in compliance with project specifications.
• Must actively monitor and verify QC conformance and constructively confront non-conformance issues to produce the desired outcome in a timely manner.
• Create, update, and maintain project-specific quality control reports.
• Verify that checklists are being used and signed off before the placement of concrete, steel, and other similar items of work.
• Verify and document that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately, and are acceptable for use in the project.
• Schedule, document the results of, and maintain a log of all required code and independent inspections.
• Clearly document, correct, and re-inspect all non-conformances before acceptance of re-work items.
• Conduct daily inspections and periodically document the inspection process via follow-up reports for specific, definable features of work to verify that work is proceeding with the contract documents and the approved submittals. (Desired results come from what is inspected, not what is expected.)
• Ensure quality control testing is performed at the frequency required by and in conformance with the methods required by the specifications and by firms and individuals meeting the requirements of the specifications.
• Review and ensure the test results demonstrate conformance with the specifications or ensure the test results are reviewed by a firm or individual qualified to make such a determination.
• Ensure test results are included in the follow-up inspection reports.
• Coordinate and document the testing and commissioning of building systems.
• Document and distribute pre-punch lists, punch lists, and the completion of these actions on these lists.
• Document final inspections, certificates of occupancy, and acceptance of the work and various phases thereof.
• Maintain the project “as-built” drawings daily.
• Stop work, if necessary, to resolve matters that affect safety, quality, and/or inhibit the logical progress of work.
• Participate in regularly held meetings involving project staff and external stakeholders, such as Owners, Subcontractors, etc.
• Participate in industry networking functions and encourage staff to seek out life-long learning opportunities and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Level Specific Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to) 

Level - II

• Provide client assistance to program managers
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget on medium-sized projects
• Maintain 2 areas of technical expertise
• Lead technical project execution and document preparation, peer review project documents
• Project staffing and technical mentoring

Level - Senior

• Business development assistance to program managers
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget on large-sized projects
• Maintain 2-3 areas of technical expertise
• Project staffing and technical mentoring

Minimum Qualifications

All levels:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, or Construction Management.
  • Experience and training may be substituted for education on a year-to-year basis.
• Current USACE CQM Certificate (Construction Quality Management for Contractors).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Projects).
• Demonstrated understanding of construction means and methods associated with the government, commercial, and institutional buildings, mechanical systems, and site work related thereto.
• A working knowledge of civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical work.
• High level of proficiency with spreadsheets, schedules, email, and other software used in the construction industry. 

Level - II

• Seven (7) to nine (9) years of relevant construction experience, with at least five (5) of those years as a QC Manager.

Level – Senior

• Ten (10) or more years of relevant construction experience, with at least seven (7) of those years as a QC Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ICD-705, data centers, security measures typically employed by the Department of Defense, and construction of secure spaces on Federal installations.
• Current Government clearance
• Current safety credentials include OSHA 30, 1st Aid, and CPR
• Proficiency in RMS
• Experience in both the Federal Government and Resources sectors
• Knowledge and experience with Alaska Native cultures

Shareholder Preference: 

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies:

• Self-motivated - The ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her drive or initiative.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively in English with others using the spoken word.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly

Working Environment:

• Generally, indoors. While outdoors may be subject to construction site conditions, confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.

Physical Demands (including but not limited to):

• Frequent sitting for prolonged periods, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper, reaching with hands and arms for items above and below desk level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place.
• While in the field, reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 12 hours. Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, such as small electrical components, equipment, and other materials
• Work requires computer usage with strength, dexterity, coordination, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and video display terminal and other office equipment.
• Travel required to Federal installations, shareholder communities, subsidiary offices, and other project locations as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or as needs dictate