Heavy Civil Quality Control Manager; Dam Project in Oglala, SD

Heavy Civil Quality Control Manager (Dam Project in Oglala, SD)

The Tepa Companies is seeking a Heavy Civil Quality Control Manager for a dam project in Oglala, SD. The position requires onsite presence five days a week at the project site. Per diem will be provided for those willing to travel or relocate from other locations.

Base pay range: $79,825.00/yr - $/yr

As a Quality Control Manager, you will oversee and enforce project site quality control, including risk assessment, testing, and improvement measures. You will collaborate with the project superintendent and maintain project as‑built drawings daily. You will develop, update, and maintain quality control reporting and provide written daily QC reports.

• Oversees construction projects from start to finish, with a focus on quality control.
• Conducts preparatory, initial, and follow‑up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature of work. Verify that plans, procedures, and the proper document checklists are being used and signed off before the definable features of work as described in the submittal register.
• Verifies and documents that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately, and are acceptable for use in the project.
• Conducts the required meetings with the superintendent, foreman, and subcontractor responsible for the definable feature of work before the start of each new phase of the work.
• Independently reviews plans, specifications, construction cost data, and other contract documents to identify potential quality risk factors.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications by direct review and by leveraging the knowledge and experience of others in the project team when necessary.
• Independently performs specified or required tests to verify that control measures are adequate to provide a product that conforms to contract requirements.
• Oversees work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
• Collaborates with the project superintendent and maintains the project "as‑built" drawings daily.
• Develops, updates, and maintains the project submittal log and all other project‑specific quality control reporting.
• Provides written daily QC reports that reinforce work activities are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard and constructively confront non‑conformance to produce the requirements that comply with the contract.
• Schedules, documents the results of and maintains a log of all inspections that are required to conform to the project contract requirements. Clearly document, correct, and re‑inspect all non‑conformances before covering up work.
• Independently verifies that necessary inspections, approvals, and certifications by appropriate agencies are completed.
• Assembles and forwards project closeout documents.
• Uses discretion to stop work if necessary to resolve matters that affect safety, quality, and/or inhibit the logical progress of work.
• Advises on changes to methods and materials for use in projects.

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• 5+ years of QC experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, or dam remediation projects.
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining effective quality control systems on construction projects including field experience providing oversight on construction site work activities.
• Highly knowledgeable of construction, building and construction materials, methods, terminology, phases, documentation, and the tools involved in the construction, repair, or remodeling of structures and sites to assist in quality control management system implementation on a project site.
• Strong knowledge of project plans, specifications, shop drawings, samples, and testing to assist in quality control management.
• Good understanding of administrative and management principles involved in project planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources to assist in quality control management.
• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry.
• Ability to utilize current programs, and the ability to create and administer new QC programs.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Must possess the ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.
• OSHA 30‑hour Construction Safety & Health training within the last 5 years.
• First aid/CPR certification.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Quality Assurance

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