Quality Control Manager Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Summary:

Quality Control (QC) Manager is primarily a field position acting as field Quality Control Manager or Site Quality Control Representative for Federal Government agencies and other construction projects.

This position requires 50% travel.

• Hours worked while in travel status could be up to 12 hours per day.
• While working remotely/on a project site, all hours over 40 hours in a week will be paid as straight time-overtime.

The individual will provide the knowledge, skills, and experience to define, inspect, and document the daily work associated with ongoing construction projects to ensure that the work is being constructed by the established minimum standards and scope of work for the project. The QC Manager’s role is to provide overall management of Construction Quality Control (CQC) and have the authority to act in all CQC matters. The QC Manager must support the Corporate QC Program Manager, Project Manager, and others who are focused on the broader aspects of the project by providing focused effort on the quality of the physical work. The Field QC Manager reports directly to AIT’s VP of Construction Services or his/her designee to ensure a conflict of interest does not occur among the project's productivity, schedule, and quality objectives.

The pay rate for this position is $62.41 per hour.

This position comes with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays.

This position will be posted for 5 days or until filled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Review and approve detailed project/component-level plans.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and other project personnel to be a resource that readily understands the quality requirements for each definable feature of work.
• Build and maintain the submittal register.
• Prepare preconstruction submittals such as Written Quality Control Plans, Health and Safety Plans, Work Plans, etc.
• Proficient in the USACE 3-phase inspection process.
• Effectively communicate the standards of care required for each definable feature of work to the various team members in the project through the use of preparatory, initial, follow-up, and other less formal meetings.
• Coordinate with others on the project team, including project management, construction, engineering, and architectural design, to ensure that all drawings and submittals comply with project specifications and change directives.
• Chair and document weekly site QC meetings and provide written minutes as described in project-specific contract documents.
• Provide written daily QC reports that document all work performed with inspections to ensure work is being performed in compliance with project specifications.
• Must actively monitor and verify QC conformance and constructively confront non-conformance issues to produce the desired outcome in a timely manner.
• Create, update, and maintain project-specific quality control reports.
• Verify that checklists are being used and signed off after the placement of concrete, steel, and other similar items of work.
• Verify and document that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately, and are acceptable for use in the project.
• Schedule, document the results of, and maintain a log of all code and independent inspections that are required.
• Clearly document, correct, and re-inspect all non-conformances after acceptance of re-work items.
• Conduct daily inspections and periodically document the inspection process via follow-up reports for specific, definable features of work to verify that work is proceeding with the contract documents and the approved submittals. (Desired results come from what is inspected, not what is expected.)
• Coordinate and document the testing and commissioning of building systems.
• Document and distribute pre-punch lists and punch lists, as well as the completion of these actions on these lists.
• Document final inspections, certificates of occupancy, and acceptance of the work and various phases thereof.
• Maintain the project “as-built” drawings daily.
• Stop work, if necessary, to resolve matters that affect safety, quality, and/or inhibit the logical progress of work.
• Participate in regularly held meetings involving project staff and external stakeholders, such as Owners, Subcontractors, etc.
• Participate in industry networking functions and encourage staff to seek out life-long learning opportunities and professional development.
• Business development assistance to program managers
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget on large-sized projects
• Maintain 2-3 areas of technical expertise
• Project staffing and technical mentoring
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Construction Management, or related degree
  • Experience may be substituted for education on a 1:1 basis
  • Eight (8) or more years of relevant construction experience, with at least seven (7) of those years as a QC Manager.
• Eight (8) or more years of relevant construction experience, with at least seven (7) of those years as a QC Manager
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Projects)
• Demonstrated understanding of construction means and methods associated with the government, commercial and institutional buildings, mechanical systems, and site work related thereto
• A working knowledge of civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical work
• High level of proficiency with spreadsheets, schedules, email, and other software used in the construction industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional licensure in a related discipline
  • PE
  • PMP
• Current Government clearance
• Current USACE CQM Certificate
• Current safety credentials include OSHA 30, 1st Aid, and CPR
• Proficiency in RMS
• Experience in both the Federal Government and Resources sectors
• Knowledge and experience with Alaska Native cultures

Shareholder Preference:

Pursuant to applicable law, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendents, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies:

• Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her drive or initiative.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively in English with others using the spoken word.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly

Working Environment:

• Generally, indoors. While outdoors may be subject to construction site conditions, confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.

Physical Demands (including but not limited to):

• Frequent sitting for prolonged periods, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper, reaching with hands and arms for items above and below desk level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place.
• While in the field, reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 12 hours. Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, such as small electrical components, equipment, and other materials
• Work requires computer usage with strength, dexterity, coordination, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and video display terminal and other office equipment.
• Moderate travel required to shareholder communities, subsidiary offices, and other project locations as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or as needs dictate