Duration: 11+ months (must be able to go temp to perm)
Schedule: 40+ hours
Start date: December
OVERVIEW
The Quality Manager is responsible for implementing, improving, and executing the Quality Management Systems (QMS) and project-specific quality program requirements. They ensure that design and construction activities are planned and carried out in accordance with the company's established policies, procedures, systems, and contract requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple projects, ensuring quality management duties such as the quality of works, material management, documentation, and project close-out to guarantee safe, efficient, effective, and profitable project execution.
Coaches, mentors, and trains project staff in quality management principles, procedures, and project-specific requirements. Acts as a mentor and coach to Quality staff to help advance their careers at and improve retention.
Leads and manages quality processes, including 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) and QIRs for project teams to ensure continuous improvement. Analyzes project KPIs, evaluates trends, and provides improvement strategies.
Regularly audits project quality programs for continuous improvement using Project QC Evaluation and other auditing tools. Provides feedback to Operations and Quality Management regarding major QIRs, project team relationships, owner/client perceptions, and recurring quality management non-conformances.
Directs inspection, testing, and documentation of the works. Coordinates scheduling of inspection and testing with operations, consultants, material laboratories, and Clients.
Creates and implements project-specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans, and other necessary procedures. Additionally, supports material specification review, such as concrete mix design, thermal control, and other specialized quality elements.
Responsible for risk management strategies to improve project profitability by reducing risk and enhancing efficiency through 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 projects are completed following established safety procedures, requirements, and goals.
Monitors project quality costs, including resources, while working to better align with as-bid budgets. Provides feedback to optimize project billing returns, risk reporting, and testing accuracy, while protecting the company from claim exposure. Monitors and reports rework costs through the QIR system.
QUALIFICATIONSA Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6 years of experience as a QC Manager. OR 10+ years of experience as a QC Manager without a degree
Industry certifications in testing and inspection are preferred
Willingness to travel as necessary
Strong communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and effective time management and organizational skills are essential.
Familiarity with standards, specifications, and publications relevant to job duties is required.
Footbridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.