Construction Quality Control Manager Jobs in Tennessee

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employeeowned company, every role matters - you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is nonnegotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you'll work with cuttingedge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through realworld, handson experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you'll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

• Establishes implements and maintains site quality program 
• Coordinates with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, regulatory representatives and field to ensure that work is done correctly .
• Assures work on-site meets applicable codes and specifications .
• Develops and administers site specific Quality Programs .
• Surveillance/Audits of site Contractor Quality Control Programs . 
• Responsible in all aspects of welder qualification on-site testing .
• Responsible for issuance, control and coordination of Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) and Non Destructive Examination (NDE) contacts .
• Establishes inspection plan and track inspections/actions identified .
• Approves site testing such as soils testing, concrete placement and grout breaks, hydro tests, and NDE testing and verify tests are properly documented .
• Reviews and controls documentation for the certification of construction equipment and testing equipment .
• Reviews turnover packages prior to handoff to Startup .
• Assists in the coordination of punchlist walkdowns/inspections; establishes and manages the punchlist .
• Collating Quality Control documentation for final handover to Owner .
• Interfaces with clients and government officials .
• Develops and implements quality programs that assist projects and division to meet company and division quality goals and expectations .
• May act as Quality Consultant for internal and external clients .
• May act as temporary project fill-in for lower level quality professionals .
• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports .
• Acts as mentor to other quality professionals .
• Implements Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and adheres to Performance Management programs in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, and Guidelines .
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements .
• Supervises work of others 
• Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates including other site QC inspectors and site QC representatives (technicians, specialists) 

• High School Diploma or geographical equivalent qualification preferred 
• 4 year degree in Engineering, Quality, Business or geographical equivalent qualification in a related discipline is desired 
• 5-10+ years previous field quality supervisory highly preferred. Ideally on current or past power generation projects. 

Experience:

• 5+ years Construction QC with degree, or 8+ years without.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Physical Demands:
Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
See and hear naturally or with correction.   
Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
Requires repetitive movement. 
May require work above 5 feet in height.
Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
Typical construction site environment:  
Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions 
Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. 
Work around hazardous equipment.
Typical office environment.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position.