Federal Submittals/QC Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Federal Submittals/Quality Control Lead spearheads the submittal management and assists the Quality Control Manager with the project. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a proven track record of rapid reviewing, tracking, and processing a high volume of complex technical submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs without sacrificing accuracy. Will report to the project Quality Control Manager and serve as the primary link between our field operations, subcontractors, and the government review team for all submittals.

Bristol Alliance of Companies (Bristol) is committed to building lasting relationships that reflect our hard work, ingenuity, and dedication to safety. Every employee has an impact on our success, which benefits the Native Culture, land, and people of the Bristol Bay region.

Our values: People, Communities, Reputation, Teamwork, Trust, and Truth.

Essential Functions

• Manage and update the Project Submittal Register.

• Pre-review subcontractor shop drawings, product data, and test reports for absolute contract compliance after submission to the designer of record (DOR) and/or the government.

• Maintain real time submittals compliance with government software database RMS 3.0 and with Bristol’s subcontractor software database ProCore.

• Coordinate and inspect all incoming material deliveries against approved submittals to ensure full contractual alignment.

• Must be able to pass a federal background check and acquire the minimum DoD security clearance for base access to JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX

• Prepare Quality Control Project Plans, including Definable Features of Work, inspection requirements, and testing plan.

• Assist project team in preparing RFIs as necessary.

• Implementation field 3-phase quality control processes in accordance with USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors training.

• Document field quality deficiencies and track via Deficiency Log through closeout.

• Complete targeted Daily Quality Control Reports, notes of Preparatory and Initial Phase meetings, and reports of deficiencies. The focus must be on the features of the work inspected and tested and the results of those inspections/testing, not field productivity.

• Report on the status of quality program implementation to the Program Quality Control Manager, with copies to PM and Site Superintendent.

• Assist the project team in resolving outstanding quality concerns.

• Troubleshoot and problem-solve as required on all projects.

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Skilled in written and oral communication.

• Knowledge of management for contractors, and appropriate experience and expertise in implementing inspection and testing programs for remediation and construction projects.

• Ability to be a detail-oriented problem solver.

• Ability to gather and analyze data, reason logically and creatively, draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.

• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks, prioritize and organize, and work well under stress in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to constant change.

• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet deadlines.

• Skilled in interpersonal communication with staff and clients.

• Skilled with Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Knowledge of mentoring field quality technicians.

• Skilled with USACE-RMS (resident management system).

• Ability to manage a pipeline of hundreds of multi-discipline submittals simultaneously under tight contractual deadlines.

• Ability to clearly speak, write, read, and understand English language.

Required Education and Experience

• Proven track record of rapid reviewing, tracking, and processing a high volume of complex technical submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs without sacrificing accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management with a minimum of five (5) years construction quality control experience on construction similar to the contract, or a person with a minimum of ten (10) years construction experience, of which a minimum of five (5) years’ experience must be in construction quality control on construction similar to this contract.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing quality control on USACE, NAVFAC, or DoD construction projects similar to this contract.

• Required to have completed the Construction Quality Management (CQM) for the contractor’s course. If CQM has an expired certification, renewal of the expired CQM for contractor’s course certification required within 90 days of hire or award.

• Experience with projects ranging from $1M to $30M.

• Direct experience with and/or established relationships with Federal clients.

• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Education and Experience

• OSHA 30.

• Broad experience in a wide range of civil, vertical construction, demolition, and environmental remediation.

• Experience reading plans and specifications.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position may be subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout.

• Position may be subject to a variety of physical conditions – proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electric current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

• Position may be subject to atmospheric conditions – fumes, odors, dusts, mist, gases, or poor ventilation.

• Position may be subject to close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.

Physical Qualifications 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Mobility: must be able to stoop, kneel, reach, walk, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.

• Hearing: must be able to hear audible safety alarms.

• Visual Acuity: must be adequate to perform the above listed tasks in a safe manner and perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.

• Lifting: must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Benefits 

Excellent salary and benefits package to include paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability insurance, and 401(k) plan with employer match.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 

Bristol companies are equal opportunity employers and offer any available positions to all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, parenthood, pregnancy, marital status, or changes in marital status, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. This applies to recruitment, placement, pay, benefits, training, employment status changes, social and recreational programs, and other conditions and benefits of employment.

Bristol grants employment preference first to BBNC and Choggiung shareholders, their spouses, or descendants, and second to Alaska Native Corporation shareholders in accordance with P.L. 93-638.

Disclaimer 

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This job description is not a contract or employment. It does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. All employment with Bristol is “at-will” which means that Bristol or employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.