Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced On-site Quality Assurance Manager to support projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This is an onsite, full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall on-site administrative and technical Quality Assurance Management program for a wide range of Site Civil construction activities.
• Responsible for the organization and direction of the construction Quality Assurance inspections and related activities within assigned areas of responsibility, which may be a single area, multi-area, or a multi-discipline Civil construction project.
• Interact and be the primary contact for all inspectors and jobsite day to day quality assurance inspection functions and coordinate with client's resident representatives on jobsite activities within assigned area of operations.
• Attend and/or support meetings and teleconferences as required, including preparing correspondence and maintaining official construction site records. Experience in conducting meetings to resolve problems on construction projects, and briefing DOD clients and management personnel.
• Notify the client's resident representatives of critical issues that may affect the CMS Task Order performance and/or human health and environment.
• Responsibilities include implementing and maintaining the Quality Assurance Program and ensuring construction installation and activities are in compliance with design and specifications and industry quality standards.
• Provide a review of the construction contractor's submittals for completeness and compliance with the specification requirements while monitoring the Submittal and RFI review process.
• Provide technical consultation and direction as appropriate to lower-level technicians and inspectors.
• Conduct inspection and investigations and tests that are of considerable complexity, such as of the contractor's on-site plant (storage yards and temporary facilities), materials and equipment, to provide an opinion or recommendation to the appropriate Government employee(s) as to whether they are in full compliance with contract plans, specifications, EM 385-1-1 and OSHA requirements.
• Serve in oversight of final inspections, preparation of final punchlist and determination as to the completeness and acceptability of the Work.
• Prepare, resolve, document, and close out all deficient and noncompliant construction installations and Maintain the Quality Trend log.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or applicable field related to the overall project tasking plus 4 years of relevant experience
• Due to the nature of the project, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Requirements

• No less than ten (10) Years of relevant experience in construction practices, procedures, and testing, to include five plus (5+) years of quality assurance / quality control management and on-site inspection of DoD / Site Civil construction projects.
• Prior experience leading the QA/QC and inspection of major site infrastructure, horizontal sitework, vertical construction replacement and modernization projects.
• Certified completion of a professionally accredited Quality Control Management Course (e.g. conducted by the US Army Corps of Engineers) within the last five (5) years.
• In-depth knowledge of construction practices and workmanship, including experience in proper uses of construction materials and installation methods.
• In-depth experience in interpreting construction drawings and specifications on construction projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, staff supervision, strong negotiation skills and conflict resolution abilities.
• Excellent written communications and presentation abilities in internal project settings with the project team, external project stakeholders, and leadership.
• OSHA 30 Certification
• EM 385-1-1 Certification
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Experience with P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software
• Experience with RMS and/or Kahua software

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Sponsorship will not be provided for this role now or in the future.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• Up to 75% of the time the position needs to move about indoor and outdoor construction site environments with uneven terrain, variable environmental conditions including heat, dust, noise, moisture, and dryness.
• Occasionally (10-25% of workday) performing repetitive bending/stooping, repetitive or fine hand movements, working at heights, and lifting and carrying equipment weighing less than 25 pounds.
• At times the position requires working with arms above shoulder level, power gripping/squeezing (hand tools, levers, etc.), climbing stairs, using portable ladders, wearing fall protection, working in confined spaces, and lifting greater than 25 pounds.
• The position requires wearing associated personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to gloves, safety glasses/goggles, face shield, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, hearing protection, and fall protection.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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