Entrylevel Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Birmingham, AL

SAIIA Construction, a MasTec company is now hiring a Quality Control Manager for Day and Night Shift!!!

Position Summary: The Quality Control Manager is responsible for, but not limited to providing leadership on quality of work performed at project sites.

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

Saiia Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 

• The Quality Manager supports the project team from preconstruction planning through project completion.
• Reviews drawings and submittals with the project team for conformance with project requirements.
• Communicates regularly with Project Managers to provide quality control updates and advise of issues or problems that may affect progress.
• Develop site-specific quality procedures and review with Project Engineer as necessary to support the project requirements.
• Assist jobsite leadership with resolution of client complaints that are quality related.
• Order and receive needed project materials and equipment as advised.
• Coordinate and administer weekly quality meetings and/or identification of safety meeting elements relevant to quality.
• Monitor quality practices daily, along with ongoing inspections to minimize the need for corrections and punch-list items.
• Implement the delegated authority to stop work in the event of quality issues.
• Provide direction to the Project Engineer on quality related items and maintain priority on critical path items necessary to keep the project schedule.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance with respect to timeliness, efficiency, and quality.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive quality control reports detailing inventory, calibration status, document control logs, ongoing and completed work items, weather conditions, and any emerging quality issues.
• Provide weekly updates for as-built conditions and continual maintenance of safety logs.
• Enforce and champion the requirements of the site quality program (including the processing of any required revisions) and other project quality and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure all project close-out documents are complete and submitted.
• Act as a Lead Auditor to plan, perform, report quality audits of a variety of construction activities.
• Perform physical inspection of a variety of discipline activities which may include but not limited to; piping, civil, concrete, fixed and rotating equipment, electrical, control systems, coatings, insulation, and non-destructive testing.
• Performs additional assignments per Division Manager’s request.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with all necessary technological tools, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint , and Outlook with the ability to use other software as necessary.
• Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA rules, regulations and reporting processes and procedures for Civil, Project and Mining applications.
• Ability to professionally represent the Company when dealing with external organizations, regulatory bodies and with all organizational levels internally.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and manage at all levels in the organization.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to exercise good business judgment and common sense when making recommendations and decision.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment where numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the Company at jobsites and Corporate office, and effectively deal with vendors, clients and regulatory agencies.
• Respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, subcontractors and vendors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years as a Quality Manager in Heavy Construction and Project environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in an office environment at the Corporate office or in the field.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field – hot and cold.
• May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt from jobsites.
• Moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools and trucks.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver’s License with driving record that meets Saiia’s risk management guidelines.

TRAVEL:

• This position travels to various site locations. Estimated travel requirement 25% of time.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan