Construction Quality Manager at Granite Construction Company in Anchorage, Alaska

Posted in Other about 7 hours ago.





Job Description:

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...



Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place!



General Summary



This position is responsible for coordinating Construction Quality Management functions for a region/division and/or management of one or more construction project quality programs and function as the primary project quality representative to the client(s) to ensure quality objectives and compliance are achieved.



Essential Job Accountabilities



  • Provide analytical support for review of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and determine project quality requirements in the project pursuit stage and support the accurate estimating of construction project quality scope, effort, and budget.


  • Develop effective Project Quality Plans that establish a system and procedures that meet project requirements, budgets and schedules while minimizing risk.


  • Ensure project team personnel receive quality policy awareness, Project Quality Plan and quality program training relevant to their assigned roles so they can effectively execute quality system tasks and processes to achieve quality objectives.


  • Provide technical support for operations to ensure rapid resolution of technical challenges, client concerns, and identify knowledge transfer needs.


  • Assist in resolving quality issues in design or construction, Requests for Information (RFI), submittals, non-conformances, corrective or preventive actions, and construction deficiencies related to quality to deliver customer, satisfaction, prevent risks from recurring, and drive improvement to cost and schedule.


  • Verify project staff follow document control requirements to ensure compliance.


  • Manage and support project Definable Features of Work (DFWs) planning and the quality three phase inspection process to ensure DFWs are produced and built right the first time.


  • Establish effective Inspection and Test Plans that measure and coordinate quality related inspection & testing activities and hold-points with all required parties & stakeholders.


  • Support the development and effective use of checklists to measure and analyze Construction First Time Quality and drive continuous improvement on projects.


  • Actively manage execution of quality functions performed by project QA/QC staff and/or assigned personnel and facilitate development and training to assure a highly engaged, effective and organized workforce.


  • Manage and/or support project QA/QC staff and/or assigned personnel to oversee quality service subcontractors and collaborate with 3rd party QA/QC firms as required.


  • Participate with project QMS audits to identify opportunities for improvement and verify conformance with project specific and corporate compliance standards.


  • Develop, maintain, and leverage relationships with project partners, consulting engineering firms, public agencies, and other clients to improve customer satisfaction and provide access to resources that allow the Company to efficiently execute the quality system.


  • Advocate for and comply with Company's Quality Policy and Code of Conduct to ensure compliance.





Education/Certification



  • Degree in engineering, construction management or other technical discipline preferred


  • Registered Professional Engineer preferred or required when assign to a project(s) with a contract requirement


  • Training and/or certification in one or more quality systems such as United State Army Core of Engineers (USACE)Contractor Quality Management, ASQ Manager of Quality, Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer or other continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma or Kaizen preferred





Work Experience



  • 3 - 5 years of technical, managerial, or quality experience on construction projects


  • Quality control experience on structural steel bridge projects


  • FHWA or similar Federal project experience





Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities



  • Knowledge of and experience with quality management systems such as: ISO 9001, US Army Corps of Engineers, Malcolm Baldrige, Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma or other recognized quality management systems


  • Technical knowledge of materials and construction concepts


  • Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and activities


  • Knowledge of punch list and project closeout


  • Excellent consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of project management and field supervision


  • Ability to work in high production environments and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines


  • Proficient with database operations and Microsoft Office Suite


  • Self-motivated





Physical Demand



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.


  • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.


  • The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.


  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.


  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.





Additional Requirements



  • Valid driver's license


  • Ability to travel





Our Benefits at a Glance:



Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.


Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).


As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.


Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.



Base Salary Range:

$109,980.00 - $164,971.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.



About Granite Construction Incorporated



Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.



Notice to Staffing Agencies



Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
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