Civil Engineer-Quality Assurance Manager; QAM

Overview

Do you have 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in quality assurance or quality control, especially on design-build transportation projects?

MBP is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join our team. If you have extensive experience in quality assurance/quality control and a background in transportation construction, design, engineering consulting, or project management, we encourage you to apply. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

What You'll Do:

• Act as on-site client representation for mid-to-large projects.
• Develop and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct site visits and propose engineering solutions.
• Lead and conduct internal and external quality audits of projects and processes, ensuring compliance with specifications, regulations, and company standards.
• Oversee the preparation and review of quality-related project documentation, including quality plans, inspection and test plans, and non-conformance reports.
• Analyze project data (records, schedules, and as-built construction data) to identify quality trends, evaluate root causes of deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with project teams to establish quality objectives, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all project phases.
• Independently apply quality assurance techniques and analytical methods to solve quality-related problems and improve processes.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables across all projects, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Provide training and mentorship to project teams.
• Participate in company activities and professional associations.
• Perform business development and marketing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who We Are Looking For:

• 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in quality assurance/quality control, preferably with experience on design-build transportation projects.
• Experience in transportation construction, transportation design, engineering consulting, or project management is considered beneficial.

Education/Knowledge:

• Professional Engineering Licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. A candidate who can obtain a license within three months may be considered.
• Knowledge of Virginia Department of Transportation's specifications, standards, and construction expectations with an emphasis on design-build requirements, including but not limited to contract management, contract administration, and quality assurance/quality control, is strongly preferred. Similar state or federal DOT design-build experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of engineering principles of construction management and project controls.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following services: critical path method scheduling, cost estimating, project budgeting, delay analysis, constructibility and design review, inspections, quantity take-offs.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Required

Certifications:

• Professional Engineering Licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia required (or ability to obtain within three months of hire).
• Possess OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.

Skills and Abilities:

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Bluebeam; additional capabilities in P6 preferred, and CADD desired.
• Serve as the project team leader and develop the project team to meet project objectives in a timely, positive, and collaborative manner.
• Work within a project team to complete project assignments.
• Execute tasks independently.
• Obtain and maintain industry certifications specific to duties assigned.
• Read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Maintain records and prepare reports/correspondence related to the work.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Develop innovative, creative solutions to problems, while utilizing analytical skills.
• Deeply focus on the details of an assignment and then summarize findings for presentation to the project team leader.
• Listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Effectively communicate complex information and ideas verbally and in writing.
• Collaborate with project partners and clients, proactively managing conflicts, maintaining relationships, and maintaining accountability.
• Positively represent MBP within and outside of the workplace by acting with integrity in interpersonal interactions.
• Stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain.

Guidance/Responsibility:

• Reports to the Group Manager in collaboration with the…