Construction QC Manager

Overview

We are currently seeking a Quality Manager I for our construction projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Quality Manager I is responsible for implementation, improvement and execution of the Quality Management Systems (QMS) and project-specific quality program requirements. They ensure that the design and construction works are planned and executed in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems and requirements of the Company and contract.

• Quality champion for one or multiple projects, responsible for quality management duties including quality of works, material management, documentation, and close‑out to ensure safe, efficient, effective, and profitable project execution.
• Coaches, mentors and trains entire project staff in quality management principles, procedures and project‑specific requirements.
• Serves as mentor and coach to quality staff to advance their careers at Walsh and improve retention.
• Leads and manages quality processes such as work planning, pre‑activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports (QIRs), lesson sharing and follow‑up inspections.
• Establishes, monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and QIRs for project teams to ensure continuous improvement.
• Analyzes project KPIs, evaluates trends, and provides improvement strategies.
• Routinely audits project quality programs seeking continuous improvement utilizing Project QC Evaluation and other auditing tools.
• Provides feedback to Operations and Quality Management on major QIRs, team relationships, owner/client perceptions, and overall quality management recurring non‑conformances.
• Directs inspection, testing and documentation of works.
• Schedules inspection and testing in coordination with operations, consultants, material laboratories and clients.
• Creates and implements project‑specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans and other procedures as necessary.
• Supports material specification review such as concrete mix design, thermal control and other quality specialty elements.
• Responsible for risk management strategy that improves profitability by reducing risk and increasing efficiency through process management and risk mitigation.
• Maintains relationships with owners, clients, subcontractors, design partners and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.
• Supports site safety to ensure projects are completed in accordance with established safety procedures, requirements and goals.
• Monitors project quality costs and optimizes billing returns, risk reporting and testing accuracy while protecting Walsh from claim exposure.
• Monitors and reports rework costs via QIR system.

• AEC bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent related field experience with International Code Counsel, NICET, etc.
• Current certification required: USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification preferred but not required.
• Industry certifications for testing and inspection required to review and certify that test, inspection, and procedures satisfy requirements.
• Limited travel for projects as necessary.
• Level 1 QCM.
• Minimum 7 years of AEC experience, with 3 years preferred in a quality role.
• Good communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time.
• Knowledge of standards, specifications and publications of job‑related duties.
• Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.

Salary range: $120,000 – $160,000 annually. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change.

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