Project Manager (Quality Assurance)

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

Period of Performance : 1-2 years approximately

Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc.

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on the New Lock at the Soo construction project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that effective independent quality assurance oversight is provided for mass concrete construction activities in conformance with contract drawings, specifications, and USACE quality standards and the Construction Contractor’s Quality Control Plan. The QA team of managers and technicians perform field inspections, witness and conduct concrete testing, document construction activities, and coordinate closely with the Construction Contractor’s quality control team and USACE Quality Assurance staff. This position is performed on-site at the Soo Locks project, supporting ongoing construction operations and concrete placement activities for one of the largest civil works projects currently underway within the USACE portfolio.  Other USACE contract work in the Detroit District may be assigned, based on need.  This opportunity provides the opportunity for a successful employee to become the company’s Program Manager for USACE contracts.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide independent Quality Assurance oversight of the Mass Concrete Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) for the New Lock Chamber project.
• Ensure the Construction Contractor’s work complies with contract specifications and drawings in accordance with USACE quality standards.
• Work with the Construction Contractor’s Quality Control (QC) staff and Safety Personnel, as well as USACE QA personnel, technical staff, contract administration personnel, and leadership.
• Manage QA personnel schedules, weekly planning, and pertinent drawings and specifications are provided to personnel.
• Maintain communication with the USACE Task Order COR regarding inspection and testing concerns related to the work.
• Attend Contractor QC meetings and weekly meetings with the USACE Task Order COR, as required.
• Document field observations and review those (test reports, daily reports, and photos) of others.
• Review project specifications, drawings, submittals, RFIs, ECIFP, and other associated contract documents related to the assigned DFOW.
• Perform periodic field inspections ensuring that QA is functioning properly.
• Interact with USACE RMS for obtaining plans and documents, and uploading reports in absence of QA Managers.
• Review the Construction Contractor’s QC daily reports and notify USACE if contradictions exist.
• Communicate and document quality issues with the USACE COR

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control on commercial or industrial construction projects involving mass concrete placement.
• Must be experienced reading and understanding construction plans and specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and RFI’s.
• Experience working on USACE projects, heavy civil commercial, or industrial construction projects is required; residential and general commercial construction experience is not considered relevant.
• Experience with concrete field, aggregate, and strength testing methods and requirements.  ACI certifications for Field Level 1, Aggregate Level 1, and/or Strength Testing is a disfurnishing factor.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate site transportation equipment such as side-by-side Cushman vehicles.
• Must have OSHA-10 certificate prior to arrival on site.  OSHA-30 may be required
• Must be able to pass a federal security background check to access the project site and obtain Tier 1 investigation for CAC issue.
• Must comply with site security policies, training requirements, and access procedures.
• Must be able to perform work on a large construction project environments, including walking rough terrain, transit on scaffolding, climbing ladders, and working around heavy equipment.
• Must be able to work schedules aligned with contractor operations, including Saturdays, holidays, and occasional nights.

  What Does PSI Offer You?

• Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings
• 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
• HSA
• Company life insurance options for you and your family
• Short-term and long-term disability offerings
• PLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Generous PTO, paid-federal holidays, and sick leave
• Always the opportunity for professional development

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

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