Quality Control Manager - AIT

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

Ahtna Infrastructure & Technologies, LLC (AIT) Quality Control (QC) Manager is primarily a field position acting as a field Quality Control Manager or Site Quality Control Representative for the Federal Government, DoD, and other construction projects. This position requires the QC Manager to be on the project site Monday - Friday when construction is being performed. 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 in accordance with 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 AIT’s Senior Construction PM or his/her designee to ensure a conflict of interest does not occur among the productivity, schedule, and quality objectives of the project.

This position is located primarily in the DC/Arlington, VA area. the ideal candidate will be within commutable distance to the project location.

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$150,000/year.

This position comes with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays.

This position will be posted for 5 days or until filled.

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 submittal register.
• Prepare preconstruction submittals such as Written Quality Control Plan, Health and Safety Plan, 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 the project-specific quality control reports.
• Verify that checklists are being used and signed off prior to the placement/installation of project 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 code and independent inspections that are required.
• Clearly document, correct, and re-inspect all non-conformances prior to 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.)
• 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 on a daily basis.
• 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.
• Provide client assistance to program managers.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget projects.
• Maintain areas of technical expertise.
• Technical project execution and document preparation, peer review of project documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, or Construction Management.
  • Experience may be substituted for education on a 1:1 basis.
• Five (5) years of relevant construction experience, with at least three (3) years as a QC Manager.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Projects).
• Demonstrated understanding of construction means and methods associated with 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure in a related discipline
• Current USACE CQM Certificate
• Current security clearance (TS a plus)
• Current safety credentials to include OSHA 30, 1st Aid, and CPR
• Proficiency in RMS
• Experience in both the Federal Government and Resources sectors
• Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures

Shareholder Preference:

• Pursuant to applicable law, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendents, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies:

• Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively 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, confined spaces, changes in temperature, environmental conditions, and noise levels. Some outdoor work is possible.

Physical Demands (including but not limited to):

• Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time, 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 on the project site, 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.
• Moderate travel required to 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