Tech Army, LLC ยท 2 months ago
Principal Quality Control Engineer
Tech Army is seeking a Principal Quality Control Engineer to supervise quality control engineers and ensure compliance with construction specifications. The role involves providing leadership, resolving complex problems, and preparing quality procedures and training programs.
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Responsibilities
Supervise and direct quality control engineers assigned to perform inspections and surveillance in support of project work and/or maintenance activities
Provide quality control support to construction management and direct personnel to implement quality requirements and to accurately status the results
Establish priorities which support construction/operations needs
Resolve complex problems which develop during the implementation of quality activities by coordinating with internal and external departments
Provide leadership which inspires efficient performance of assignments, safe work habits, timely exchange of information and each individuals' commitment to site policies
Participate in contract discussions relating to quality activities
Prepare comprehensive status reports for construction quality activities
Review and approve subcontractors quality procedures and monitor their adherence to those procedures
Coordinate the activities of assigned quality control engineers and with other construction departments to ensure that construction is in compliance with site specifications and standards
Prepare quality procedures to ensure proper inspection, testing and surveillance activities are being performed
Provide effective quality training programs and ensure assigned personnel are qualified to perform assigned tasks
Prepare performance evaluations of assigned personnel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least 8 - 10 years of practical experience in construction inspection or related areas
An Associate's degree and 10 - 12 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent
A high school diploma and 12 - 16 years of practical experience would also be considered equivalent
Well developed organizational and supervisory skills and good communication talents are required
Practical field experience in civil (soils, concrete, reinforcing steel, structural steel, protective coatings) quality control inspections
Ability to develop, review, and implement inspection plans in accordance with technical documents, codes and standards
Competency in reviewing and issuing non-conformance reports and coordinating corrective actions
Strong organizational and communication skills to foster a collaborative and safety-oriented work environment
Experience working under NQA-1 quality assurance programs at DOE facilities
Practical QC inspection field experience within the last 12 months
Certification in areas of responsibility are required with ongoing programmatic training per the requirements of the project quality program
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE 'Q' security clearance
Preferred
QC Certification as Level II or Level III
Familiarity with AC308 adhesive anchor requirements and ESR reports
Knowledge of concrete fresh properties test methods
Additional certifications such as AWS CWI, ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector, and ICC Structural Welding Special Inspector
Highly knowledgeable in ACI 318 and ACI 349
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred