Project Quality Manager - Kiewit Power Delivery

Position Overview

Under the direction of the assigned Regional Quality Manager (RQM), the Project Quality Manager (PQM) is responsible for effective implementation and execution of Quality Assurance and Quality Control on their assigned project(s).  He/she will manage both direct and indirect reports to achieve quality success on the project.  To this end, the PQM will develop strong working relationships with various members of the project team and lend support and guidance.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider, completing projects of all sizes and complexity. Across North America, our experience spans all transmission and distribution market aspects from high-voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution design, automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil and gas markets.  

Location

This position is located in rural Idaho.

Responsibilities

General
•    Conform to and endorse all project safety requirements.
•    Adhere to all job-related and district policies.
•    Maintain a positive attitude and interact with others in a professional manner.
•    Maintain strong, supportive relationships.
•    Support project disciplines in all aspects of Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
•    Ensure the timely and effective resolution of Quality Issues, NCRs, Audit Findings  and Corrective Actions
•    Monitor project team engagement and metrics.
•    Seek-out process improvement opportunities and take action to see them implemented.
•    Identify trends that indicate project level quality threats. Develop, implement mitigation strategies to remove or reduce risks.
•    Regularly attend project meetings e.g., Play of the Day (POD), Quality Kick-off, Project Kickoff, Tailboard Meeting, Foreman Meeting, Schedule Meetings, etc.
•    Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the KPD District Quality Plan (DQP)
•    Possess a basic understanding of the field work associated with each of the project disciplines •    Develop and administer a Quality Promotion & Recognition Program within the confines of the allocated budget. 
•    Oversee quality-related subcontracts including NDE, soils & concrete testing, authorized inspectors, etc.
•    Promote a quality-focused mindset at Mass Meetings and in front of the Staff during the morning POD and weekly schedule meetings.
Leadership
•    Hold project team members accountable to the requirements of the KPD District Quality  Plan and the approved Project Quality Execution Plan (PQEP).
•    Research and answer questions of a technical nature and assist in the interpretation of the DQP, SOPs, Construction Codes and industry standards as needed.
•    Proactively speak, promote and improve the execution of Quality on the Project.  
•    Escalate any unresolvable areas of resistance or lack of cooperation with respect to the execution of Quality on the project to the RQM.
Quality Assurance
•    Support and execute Quality Assurance according to the DQP.
•    Support the project Leadership Team with the proper development of the Project Quality Execution Plan (PQEP) and the client-facing Project Quality Plan (PQP), when required.
•    Maintain expert-level knowledge of the DQP and approved Project Quality Execution Plan (PQEP). Ensure its effective implementation on the project.
•    Support the project team with the on-time, thorough development of all required Quality Planning documents according to the approved PQEP.
•    Verify the project team has adequately reviewed the Contract Documents and applicable codes and industry standards.
•    Participate in project Readiness Reviews and Monthly Operations Reviews (MOR). 
•    Coordinate and participate in Quality Audits according to the Project Quality Assurance Audit Schedule.  Enter all Findings in InEight Completions.  Initiate Corrective Actions, as required.
•    Screen and close-out Corrective Actions in InEight in a timely manner.
Quality Control
•    Support and execute Quality Control according to the DQP.
•    Monitor and report Quality issues to the RQM.
•    Verify all operations have a written Work Execution Plan and associated Work Packs.
•    Assist in performing QC inspections of Risk Level 3 work activities.
•    Screen and close-out Quality Issues / Nonconformance Reports (NCR) in InEight in a timely manner.
Training
•    Onboard new Quality Staff and subcontractors related to the KPD Quality Program and DQP.
•    Train and develop Quality personnel in the proper implementation and execution of the PQEP. 
•    Facilitate the Trained & Qualified process for QC Inspectors.
•    Participate in District training initiatives and programs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
•    BS degree in engineering e.g., mechanical, electrical, welding, civil or construction management is preferred or 5-years Construction Operations or Quality Management experience. 
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Preferred
•    A minimum of 2 years’ experience as the Quality Control Manager for projects similar in nature to the one proposed.
•    Experience developing and implementing construction quality management programs in the Heavy Industrial, Power, OGC or Water markets.
•    Professional certifications such as Certified Quality Inspector, Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor.
•    Working knowledge of construction industry codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements (ACI, AWS, ASTM, ASME, NEC, etc.)
•    Experience with database and spreadsheet management, utilization, and implementation.
Required
•    Experience developing and reviewing quality plans, inspection and test plans, audit plans, and other management documents required to execute and evaluate work.
•    Demonstrated success in managing support staff – directly or indirectly. 
•    Ability to lead through collaboration and influence.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
•    Competent in the Microsoft Office Suite of software. Ability to adapt to job-related software.
•    Ability to identify requirements associated with construction plans and specifications.
•    Demonstrated ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness. 
•    Proficient at time management
•    Detail-oriented and highly organized

Work/ Physical Requirements
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights up to 20 lbs.  The position requires good hand-eye coordination; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read.  The employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.  Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions while conducting as required

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