Construction QA/QC Manager

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Title: Construction Integration Manager 3

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Explain a typical day in the role.:

• Onsite, working with the Contractor to ensure conformance of quality requirements and inspection of the works.

Job Description

• The Construction QA/QC Support personnel will be responsible for working full-time with the project team to oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes throughout the construction period. Working collaboratively with our project team, you will ensure that our day-to-day execution on site adheres to our processes and project parameters and ensure conformance, meeting the highest standards of performance, functionality, and safety. Job Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentoring others, ensuring Safety program is followed
• Review of General Contractor’s Project Quality Management Plan (QMP) including QA/QC procedures and inspection and test plans.
• Oversee, train, and counsel project staff to ensure consistency in auditing and execution against project quality specifications and standards.
• Lead and manage quality awareness promotions that will enhance the quality culture and outputs on the project.
• Attend and participate in project meetings for design and construction including but not limited to the OAC and weekly quality meetings.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive work environment by collaborating closely with construction, quality, commissioning, procurement, design, and operations stakeholders.
• Identify quality issues and ensure necessary modifications are made to keep to budget, schedule, and scope for improved project delivery.
• Facilitate decision-making to drive quality solutions, schedules, and manage change as required.
• Execute project audits and ensure audit goals are met.
• Consolidate, analyze, and report key audit data regularly to ensure compliance and conformance.
• Identify areas for improvement and use disciplined problem-solving techniques to suggest corrective and preventive actions to non-conformances. Improve process control through improved process capability and error-proofing.

Performance Analysis:

• Document, analyze, and evaluate quality metrics on the project.
• Provide data-driven insights to support process adherence and conformance.
• Document, aggregate, and report audit results, issues, lessons learned, and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing non-conformances, observations, and audit outcomes in a clear and accessible manner.
• Support the entry of QA/QC items in the appropriate tool, issue a weekly QA/QC log, maintain quality metrics, and track QA/QC items until closure as part of the QA/QC program.
• Continuously improve QA/QC procedures and protocols for region-wide change management.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies within the audit and quality control workflow.
• Identify defects, data inconsistencies, and areas for improvement to ensure consistent quality delivery.
• Lead and/or participate in digitalizing construction-related processes to improve efficiency, transparency, traceability, and accountability.
• Provide training and support to stakeholders on QA/QC processes, specifications, and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction project management, architecture, engineering, quality management, or related fields, AND 5+ years related experience on data center projects OR equivalent experience in similar type of industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in using M 360 Suite, BIM (building information modeling), Bluebeam, and construction software tools as needed. Proficient in using data analytics and internal reporting tools, such as PowerBI and other statistical inference tools.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
• Detail Oriented: Meticulous attention to specification and governing standards detail and installation compliance with a commitment to delivering high-quality results. This includes auditing contractor certifications.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, promoting open and inclusive communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to meet schedule.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Quality Mindset: A strong passion for maintaining accountability and adherence to project quality standards and specifications. Plan, Do, Check, Act.

What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role?: 

• Quality Assurance and Quality Control experience with a preferred mechanical or electrical engineering background.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related fields.
• Technical mastery or knowledge of continuous/process improvement methodologies such as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control), Lean, DFSS/process design, process management and change management.
• Certifications in quality control and testing are preferred; like CQM certificate from US (UNITED STATES) Army Core of Engineers, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 30.
• Knowledge of the FMEA, MSA process, 8D or other structured problem-solving methodology.
• COPQ analysis and ISO 9000 experience. ASQ certification CQM, CQE or CQA.
• Familiarity with construction software technology, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), other construction management software, and infrastructure components.

Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills

• Quality Assurance - 3 years
• Project Management - 5 years
• Communication - 5 years

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Salary Range: $1,87,000 - 1,97,000 Annually -Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year]. The paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year]

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