Quality Manager - Northwest District

Quality Manager - Northwest District

Located on one of Kiewit's project sites, the Quality Manager (QM) is responsible for the development, implementation and management of a site specific quality plan and all other quality related functions necessary to deliver the project fully compliant with all required contract documentation. The QM is a member of the project leadership team and therefore must be able to work with minimal supervision, interact professionally with the project team and client personnel, have excellent written/verbal communication and conflict resolution skills, manage a diversified workload and challenging situation efficiently and effectively, have a Continuous Improvement (CI) mentality, and takes the lead role on managing quality on the project.

Kiewit's Northwest District is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hardworking individuals with a passion for construction who are not afraid to get their hands dirty! Our current opportunities are spread across the entire west coast including Alaska and Hawaii.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Listen to and take appropriate action on client's expressed concerns and observations.
• Provide open and honest communications to client representatives regarding the quality of work.
• Research and answer questions of a technical nature. Assist in the interpretation of construction codes and standards.
• Develop an understanding of project scope and quality requirements as they pertain to assigned area of responsibility.
• Possess a working knowledge of the assigned discipline including all special processes, inspection/testing techniques, and applicable codes and standards as they apply to work. (i.e., ACI, AWS, ASSHTO, ASME, NEC, etc.)
• Collaborate with operations in work pack development to identify the required inspections, tests, and documentation.
• Conduct periodic meetings with project management to review the quality of work.
• Communicate with operations team regarding quality issues and client concerns.
• Monitor and manage the costs of third-party inspection and testing firms and coordinate services with their management. Ensure the work is billed appropriately.
• Review and approve quality documents for compliance with contract requirements.
• Schedule inspections and tests to support the project schedule and production goals.
• Sets expectations and holds the quality team accountable for timely and accurate inspections to meet production schedule.
• Provide training to supervision and crafts regarding the project specific quality process and requirements. Assist with new hire quality orientation.
• Actively report and track nonconforming work within company approved tracking system.
• Coordinates source and receiving inspection of permanent materials and plant equipment for project requirements.
• Reviews supplier-provided quality documents for compliance with contract requirements.
• Train, mentor and supervise project quality inspection personnel and provide input on compensation.
• Verify testing equipment is within calibration requirements. Maintain a log of all testing equipment and calibrations required for the work.
• Organize and manage quality records and store per corporate, district and project document management procedures.
• Coordinate punch list walks with responsible supervision to assess final completion of the work. Monitor the process to verify all items are closed.
• Perform quality audits or assessments of specific project quality processes and report the results.

Additional responsibilities:

• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect subordinates' work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Listen to other employee's and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices. (i.e., back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
• Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in safe manner.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills, have ability to work independently and as part of a team, possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, be proficient with engineering and project management software, and have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or similar scientific or technical discipline and 5+ years of related quality management experience, performing functions as outlined above, or associates degree and 10 years of related quality management experience.
• Prior quality management or testing and inspection experience with state DOTs, US armed forces, or other federal, state, or local agencies is required. Will also consider candidates with demonstrated strong construction operations background combined with relevant education.
• Preferred certifications CCQM, ASQ, CQE, USACE CQM, ACI, WAQTC, ASCE AWS, CWB, API, ACI.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.

Other requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $78,000/yr - $140,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.