Yates Construction · 21 hours ago
Quality Manager
Yates Construction is a family-owned company ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction firms in the country. They are seeking a Quality Manager to provide leadership and technical expertise in quality operations, ensuring compliance with quality policies and procedures on projects.
Civil EngineeringCommercialConstructionInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Works with project manager, superintendents, and subcontractors in developing processes and procedures that effectively accomplish the goal of 100% compliant work that exceeds expectations
Acts as an advocate for Yates Construction by maintaining good corporate ethics and promoting quality, at every opportunity, as a core value of the organization
Maintains active relationships with engineers, consultants, and industry association
Assists teams with developing a project specific quality management plan
Supports and follows up to ensure that project teams are following their project specific quality management plan
Builds and maintains system templates for various DFOW activities conducted
Prepare DFOW for project, as required in Quality Management Plan
Participates in project meetings
Conducts site visits and inspections of work in place
Assists teams with plan and constructability reviews
Read and understand specifications, reference codes and standards
Review and interpret contract drawings
Provides training and coaching for project team members to identify key project risks, related to quality
Assist team with risk prevention planning and follow up
Works closely with the Quality and Construction Science Department to ensure that we are utilizing advancements in technology to support operational excellence and reduce risk on projects
Act independently as CQCM while coordinating all QC functions so as not to delay construction scheduling
Determine, communicate, and document deficiencies and ensure they are corrected in a timely manner (NCR Log)
Maintain current records providing factual evidence that required quality control activities and / or test have been performed
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications and contract requirements
Initiate three phase inspection process
Conduct daily observations to ensure that all three phases of inspection are undertaken and implemented as designed and document all results
Examine the work area to assure that all required work has been completed and is following the contract requirements and resolve any differences
Conduct and Chair Preparatory Meetings
Chair and document weekly QC meetings with internal and external stakeholders (Yates and subcontractors quality representatives) and external team members
Verify and document that all matters received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately, and are acceptable for use
Oversee daily and weekly QC/QA reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with established standards
Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
Follow Yates Code of Conduct
Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
Report all incidents, near hits and hazards to management
Required to wear and maintain personal PPE
Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations
Participate in workplace inspections
Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care
Participate in required and/or assigned training
Provide suggestions to improve Safety
Present a mature approach to working safely
Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute
Assists with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations
Other related duties as needed and assigned by the Manager in support of the successful completion of the project
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five (5) years of construction experience as a part of a quality control supervision
Minimum of seven (7) years industrial and/or commercial construction experience
In-depth knowledge of the Construction Standards and Best Practices
Working knowledge of the International Building Code Knowledge and experience of diverse project type
Computer skills using Procore, Viewpoint, SharePoint, MS Office
Preferred
An undergraduate university degree or higher (preferably in Quality Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is preferred
Other relevant education, training or work experience may substitute for bachelor's degree
Experience with large/complex quality plan implementation
Company
Yates Construction
Yates Construction specializes in the design, civil engineering, project management, infrastructure administration and development.
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