Quality Manager - Building Group (Vertical Construction)

Position Overview

As a Quality Manager, this is a full-time and onsite role in support of a construction project team, the Project Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the quality control program and related on an assigned project. This position requires thorough knowledge of the project scope and schedule as they apply to quality assurance and quality control.  

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group specializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, science and technology facilities, manufacturing, retail and special-use facilities and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Its capabilities include general construction, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development.  Kiewit also provides fast, accurate preconstruction project management services. During the past 10 years, Kiewit has performed construction services for more than 1,100 vertical construction projects, totaling $7.5 billion in revenue.

Location

The project is based in Point Pleasant, WV. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. 

Responsibilities

•    Lead development and execution of the Project Quality Plan (PQP),  Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and participate in related coordination and work planning.
•    Oversee quality for large scale commercial building systems, including but not limited to walls, framing and finishes, MEP systems, exterior envelope & roofing systems, and structural components. 
•    Provide oversight to QAQC activities performed by Subcontractors, Special Inspection Services, and Others. 
•    Conduct and manage inspections to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
•    Work within a project team in early identification of and resolution of potential and actual quality concerns. Troubleshoot and problem solve as required with consideration to project constraints such as time, budget, and safety. 

•    Support and participate in internal and external quality audits, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance and audit readiness.  
•    Analyze trends, identify risks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.  Support executive-level and reoccurring meetings with quality metrics and insights.
•    Communicate quality expectations, conduct informal training, findings, and updates across the project team, subcontractors, and others.
•    Active participation and incorporation of safety expectations and culture into work planning and completion of quality-related deliverables.
•    Interact directly with Client in meetings, consultant interactions, and project issue-resolution efforts as a quality subject matter resource. 

Qualifications

•    Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 10 years' experience OR equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience and construction experience that bridges both field and engineering responsibilities.
•    Broad knowledge of construction means and methods, applicable codes and standards, material properties, installation procedures, and tolerances.
•    Strong experience with all aspects of project quality planning & implementation – plan development, Client engagement, inspections, subcontractor management, report development, non-conformance management, software integration.
•    Strong computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, and competent usage of mobile and tablet software.
•    Proven leadership qualities and skills with the desire to teach and mentor staff. 
•    Construction management experience on hyperscale data center is preferred. 
•    Certifications from IBC, NFPA, CWB, API, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, etc. are advantageous

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