Quality Control Systems Manager

Quality Control Systems Manager (QCSM)

As the Quality Control Systems Manager (QCSM), you will work onsite at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington and will lead and administer the comprehensive Three-Phase Quality Control Systems for federal DoD construction projects, including bid-build and design-bid-build contracts. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing the project Quality Control Plan in compliance with USACE and NAVFAC standards. The QCSM manages all quality documentation and reporting requirements and provides consistent, proactive on-site quality oversight to ensure project deliverables meet rigorous standards within a fast-paced and dynamic construction environment. You shall be assigned solely to this project and shall not perform work on any other Company projects in our holding line during the contract period.

How will you do it?

• Prepare and submit daily Contractor Production Reports, Quality Control, and submittal log.
• Ensure that safety inspections are carried out.
• Maintain updated as-built drawings onsite, testing plan, and log, and ensure all testing is performed per contract.
• Certify and sign a statement on each invoice that all work to be paid under the invoice has been completed in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensure that all required keys, operation and maintenance manuals, warranty certificates, and the As-built drawings are submitted to the Owner.
• Develop and administer the project quality control plan in coordination with the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Project Superintendent.
• Enforce project quality control plans and associated standards.
• Always maintains presence at the site during the progress of the work.
• Conduct daily utilization and maintain the Federal Client reporting software.
• Lead and document weekly QC meetings with the USACE, Project Manager, and Project Superintendent, and provide written minutes as described in project-specific contract documents.
• Lead, document, and maintain records of Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up phase meetings and inspections for each Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) in accordance with the approved Quality Control Plan and UFGS requirements.
• Write daily QC reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard and constructively address non-conformances to produce the desired outcome promptly.
• Manage, schedule, review, and certify all submittals for client review and approval.
• Prepare and track all RFI's and DCVRs for submission to the client and the designer.
• Conduct preparatory, initial, and follow-up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature 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.
• Conduct preconstruction meetings with new and existing subcontractors and the Project Superintendent before the start of each new phase of the work to discuss issues that affect quality.
• Perform all necessary project inspections needed for compliance with the construction contract.
• Schedule, document the results of, and maintain a log of all code and independent inspections that are required.
• Document, correct, and re-inspect all non-conformances before completing the work.
• Conduct periodic follow-up inspections to verify that work is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents and the approved submittals.
• Perform Punch-out and Pre-final inspections and participate in Final Inspections. Establish a list of deficiencies; correct prior to the Final inspection.
• Assemble and forward project closeout documents to the Project Manager.
• Stop working, if necessary, to resolve matters that affect safety, quality, and/or inhibit the logical progress of work.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Functions:

This position will supervise the QC staff, including employees and consultants.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of USACE or NAFVAC as it relates to quality control management.
• Required familiarity with EM 385-1-1 requirements and experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance.
• Ability to work on secure military facilities.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Maintains a professional and appropriate appearance consistent with safety and company standards
• Ability to be detail-oriented, organized, and proactively follow up as needed.
• Effective oral and technical written communication skills to effectively and clearly communicate complex information to others, as well as to present information in front of a group.
• Ability to adapt to changes in tasks in the work environment; manage competing demands and change approach to best fit the situation.
• Must be able to deal with frequent delays and unexpected tasks as assigned.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft business software applications presently used by the Company; ability to learn new applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with USACE Resident Management System (RMS) is required. Experience independently entering daily QC reports, submittals, and deficiency tracking in RMS 3.0 (or current version) is mandatory.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings with clients.
• Work requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to learn and understand the Company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.

Who is STG Pacific looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management is required; or equivalent experience combined with an IBC certification.
• Three - five years of experience as QCSM (or equivalent QC leadership role) on USACE or NAVFAC projects is required.
• Ten (10) + years of total construction experience with federal projects is required.
• Ability to work on secure military facilities is required.
• Current CQM certification is required at time of hire or must be obtained within 30 days of employment. Certification must be maintained for the duration of the project.
• Valid state driver's license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company's Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving and background screenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or NAVFAC is preferred.
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 requirements and hands-on experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance is preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer preferred.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level and working conditions are consistent with those of typical construction jobs. STG Pacific has a fast-paced multi-tasking environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. At times, work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites. Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes, and occasional overtime for immediate field support or bid processing may be necessary.

More reasons you will love working with STG Pacific:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.