Construction Deputy Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Deputy Quality Assurance Manager in the Hampton Roads, VA area. Successful candidate will work on projects in Hampton Roads, VA and the surrounding areas. The successful candidate will manage the assigned elements of a construction project to assure quality of the contractor’s compliance with the plans and contract documents, manage project inspection personnel staffing and serve as owner’s representative.

• Contributes to the development of staffing plans and supervises staff necessary to complete assignments
• Contributes to the development of Quality Management Plans (QMS) and quality assurance workflow processes to ensure efficient collection of field inspections and contractor audits
• Contributes to the development of Inspection Test Plans (ITP) based on technical specifications including VDOT quality requirements for Design Build Projects
• Leads and/or contributes to the development and creation of Pre-Activity/Preparatory meeting agenda’s and technical content to address quality for upcoming contractor works
• Collaborates with QA and QC teams, contractors, and owners to identify, track, and resolve construction non-conformances
• Reviews construction plans and specification packages for compliance with project Quality requirements
• Reviews inspection data, material test results for accuracy, resolves test discrepancies and construction issues impacting quality of construction
• Responsible for staff work assignments and schedules to meet quality reporting requirements of project
• Provides document management oversight to ensure project records are received and transferred to the project records management system
• Helps provide leadership and management direction to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on budget
• 50% of time would be spent in the field directing, managing, and coordinating the QA field team comprised of 4 QA discipline leads responsible for approximately 20 QA inspectors
• 50% of the time would be on office related activities supporting the Quality Assurance Manager with management and reporting responsibilities. These duties will include independently reviewing technical documents, specifications, VDOT R&B specifications to determine if identified quality issues are contract compliant and if not, defining options to bring the work into compliance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering required or related engineering degree
• PE in Virginia preferred, but not required
• CCM preferred, but not required
• 15+ years of transportation construction management and/or construction quality assurance experience required
• 10+ years of VDOT construction management and/or construction quality assurance experience required
• Experienced and thorough understanding of VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual
• Solution based problem solver and ability to resolve complex processes into manageable and actionable workflows
• Ability to work with and grow in a team environment
• Ability to contribute to multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Share Point
• Proficient computer, smartphone, and tablet skills and use of software and databases to optimize information collection and automate data collection and reporting
• Ability to learn new computer software and databases, i.e. Smartsheet, Fieldwire, Aconex, Box Valid driver's license and qualified to drive company vehicle

* Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.