Kleinschmidt Associates · 1 month ago
Quality Manager (AEC Experience)
Kleinschmidt Associates is a consulting firm specializing in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. They are seeking a Quality Manager to lead the development and maintenance of their Quality Management System in alignment with ISO 9001 standards, promoting a culture of continuous improvement across various projects.
Responsibilities
Lead QMS development and implementation in alignment with ISO 9001
Collaborate with project managers, technical staff, and corporate teams to integrate quality into projects
Establish audit schedules, conduct audits, and prepare detailed reports
Identify weaknesses, drive root cause analysis, and manage corrective actions
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
Develop and deliver QMS training and onboarding programs
Monitor KPIs and report on QMS effectiveness to leadership
Stay current on industry trends and regulatory changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, business administration, or a related field
5-7 years of AEC related experience in quality management, process improvement, or operations management
Relevant professional certifications, such as PMP or quality management certifications
Quality management systems, including the ISO 9001 framework
Quality tools, including failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), Lean Sigma, and Kaizen
Collaborating across the organization to ensure regulatory compliance (environmental, health, safety, legal)
Implementing risk assessment tools (FMEA, PESTEL, SWOT), corrective and preventative action (CAPA), and auditing practices
Internal/external audit management and compliance assurance
Risk analysis and mitigation, root cause analysis, and KPI development
Familiarity with project management tools (Primavera, MS Project) and quality tracking systems
Ability to set long-term quality goals aligned with organizational objectives
Comfortable working at all levels in the organization, from the C-suite to new hires
Skilled in mentoring, conflict resolution, and fostering a culture of improvement
Clear, persuasive communication and adaptability to evolving technologies
Preferred
MBA or a master's degree
Knowledge/expertise in AEC industry-specific quality frameworks
Knowledge/expertise in workflow optimization and automation strategies, including AI integration
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Bonus Program - Annual
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Package
401(k) with 4% Employer Match and 100% Immediate Vesting
10 Floating Holidays
Paid Time Off
Short-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Employee Ownership
Company
Kleinschmidt Associates
Kleinschmidt Associates is a renewables & environment company that offers engineering, regulatory, and environmental consulting services.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-10-24
2025-10-09
Company data provided by crunchbase