MEP Quality Manager

We are currently seeking a MEP Quality Manager for our Federal construction project in Kitsap, WA.

About Walsh Group

• As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing.
• Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.
• There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company: Challenging, complex work

Responsibilities

• The Quality Manager I is responsible for implementation, improvement and execution of the Quality management systems (QMS) and project specific quality program requirements.
• They ensure that the design and construction works are planned and executed in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems and requirements of the Company and contract.
• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work

Flexibility in career path & progression

• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States RESPONSIBILITIES Quality champion for a project or multiple projects, responsible for the quality management duties including quality of the works, material management, documentation and close-out to ensure safe, quality, efficient, effective and profitable project execution.
• Coaches, mentors and trains entire project staff in quality management principles, procedures and project-specific requirements.
• Serves as mentor and coach to Quality staff to advance their careers at Walsh and improve retention.
• Responsible for leading and managing quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports, Lesson Sharing and follow-up inspections.
• Establishes, monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as QIRs for project teams to ensure continuous improvement.
• Analyzes project KPIs, evaluates trends and provides improvement strategies.
• Routinely audits project quality programs seeking continuous improvement utilizing Project QC Evaluation and other auditing tools.
• Provides feedback to Operations and Quality Management of major QIRs, project team relationships, owner/client perceptions, and overall quality management recurring non-conformances.
• Directs inspection, testing and documentation of the works.
• Schedules inspection and testing with coordination between operations, consultants, material laboratories and Client.
• Creates and implements project specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans and other procedures as necessary.
• Additionally, supports with material specification review such as concrete mix design, thermal control and other quality specialized elements.
• Responsible for risk management strategy that helps projects improve profitability by reducing risk and improving efficiency via process management and risk mitigation.
• Maintains relationships with owners, Clients, subcontractors, design partners and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.
• Supports Site Safety to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with established safety procedures, requirements and goals.
• Monitors project quality costs including resources while working to better as-bid budgets.
• Provides feedback to optimize project billing returns, risk reporting and testing accuracy, while protecting Walsh from claim exposure.
• Monitors and reports rework costs via QIR system.

Requirements

• Current certification required USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification preferred but not required
• Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required to review and certify that the test, inspection, and procedures satisfy requirements

Limited travel for projects as necessary

• Level 1 QCM Minimum 7 years of AEC experience, with 3 years preferred in a Quality role
• Good communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time
• Knowledge of standards, specifications and publications of job related duties

Preferred

• AEC Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent related field experience with International Code Counsel, NICET, etc.

Pay

• $100,000 - 135,000 DOE The Walsh Group, Ltd.
• The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.
• The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
• This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth, training, and development

Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.

An Equal Opportunity

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