Contractor Quality Control Manager Jobs in Tennessee

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Company : Black & Veatch Quality Control
Req Id : 115543
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
Why Black and Veatch
Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee-owned company, every role matters - you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non-negotiable 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 cutting-edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real-world, hands-on 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.
Job Summary
Implement and maintain the project quality plans and procedures. Act as an interface between project sites, procurement inspections, corporate offices, and clients. Responsible for the management of Field QC staff on assigned project Sites.
Key Responsibilities

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications
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.

Certifications
Certification in discipline (e.g.: American Welding Society (AWS), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Institute for Supply Management (ISM)) or relevant geographical equivalent certification is desired.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
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.
Competencies
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy
Salary Plan
CNS: Construction Services
Job Grade
017
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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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