Quality Control Manager

Job Description

At IPS, we apply our knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to life sciences. We are looking for a dedicated Quality Control Manager to join our talented team at our office located in Cary, North Carolina
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In this role, you will use your technical knowledge and skills to effectively train, supervise, communicate, execute, and manage the IPS Construction Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QA/QC) program for ongoing Construction Projects. This is a leadership role responsible for working with the On-Site Construction Management Team to ensure the established project standards are followed.

• Develops, plans, manages, and administers the implementation of project-specific Construction QA/QC Plans with the CM team, contractors, and clients.
• Trains the project team on their criteria and implementation.
• Develops special Inspection Test Plans and System Completion records that will be incorporated into the QA/QC project-specific plans.
• Reports and publish quality reports, audits, and initiatives to the Project Manager and review with the project team prior to publication.
• Ensures Corporate Quality initiatives and goals are achieved.
• Develops a system to compile, monitor, track, and confirm deficiencies and successes of work performed by direct-hire and subcontract work crews.
• Evaluates testing, sampling methodologies, technologies, and equipment to confirm correct applications are implemented.
• Reviews utility matrices developed to start up and commission systems and skids.
• Directs the tracking of deficiencies, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data.
• Manages non-conformance reporting activities and tracks efficiencies from identification through resolution.
• Monitors performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Verifies that the construction of systems and equipment are installed in accordance with approved construction documents.
• Reviews plans and specifications to ensure requirements are met for each construction process.
• Understand and apply federal, state, and local codes, policies, laws, and regulations.
• Identifies quality problems or areas for improvement and recommends solutions.
• Assists in performing system walk downs/final inspections; closeout and startup; establishes system completion punch list items; and, ensures all deficiencies are corrected.
• Attends pre-construction and construction meetings noting areas/topics that may present future problems/risks and present to the project manager for consultation.
• Implements the corporate safety culture and principles into the QA/QC programs.

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

• B.S. in a Science, Engineering, Construction management, or related field.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Management training and experience with 15 years of field experience in construction and/or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of applicable regulatory guidelines within the construction safety and pharmaceutical industry along with the ability to interpret complex issues and provide recommended courses of action.
• Proficient skill level in Microsoft Office Suite.

• First Aid/CPR training.
• Primavera P6 and MS Project knowledge.
• Commissioning and System startup experience.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required
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• You will travel 50% of the time, or as necessary to complete duties.
• You may be assigned to a client for an extended period of time (1-2 years).
• OSHA 10 certification (IPS will provide tools) must be maintained during employment.
• Overnight travel is possible.
• You will focus on construction field activity and office time will be limited.
• You will visit Client sites and will be required to adhere to stated safety rules.
• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other…