Construction Quality Manager

DHA is seeking a Construction Quality Manager who is responsible for the overall management and coordination of inspection resources, owner verification and acceptance activities for multiple contracts (e.g., Task Order Construction, Construction Management at Risk, Design Build, Progressive Design Build, etc.). They develop Owner Verification Plans (OVP) and ensure that appropriate inspection, sampling, and testing are performed to validate the results of quality control and quality assurance activities performed by the contractor.

The Construction Quality Manager reviews the contractor's Construction Quality Management Plan (QMP) and ensures that the contractor adheres to the processes and procedures outlined therein. They ensure that the contractor is performing inspection and testing adequately and identify and track deficient and nonconforming work to resolution. The Construction Quality Manager performs work under the limited supervision of the Deputy Program Manager, with broad latitude in exercising independent judgment.

Responsibilities:

• Develops Owner Verification Plans (OVP) that describe the processes and procedures used to verify the contractor's quality assurance activities.
• Reviews the contractor's Construction QMP to ensure that it clearly defines the methods, processes, procedures, and staffing necessary for robust quality control and quality assurance on collaborative delivery projects.
• Inspects, monitors, and observes the contractor's work for compliance with the Construction QMP and associated agreements for collaborative project delivery. Investigate any analysis that is not verified.
• Identifies deficient and nonconforming work. Evaluates contractor's root cause analysis and verifies that any approved corrective and preventive measures are effectively implemented.
• Performs periodic audits to verify the contractor's adherence to and the effectiveness of the approved Construction QMP.
• Provides training on quality processes.
• Builds, maintains, and manages an inspection schedule across the program that is resource loaded.
• Forecasts and manages resources according to needs across the program to ensure that all projects have adequate inspection resources to meet the requirements of the program.
• Coordinates with the various OAs, Con Reps and CMs to ensure inspection resources are available when needed.
• Fills in for inspectors during sick leave or PTO.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of construction quality processes and procedures, specifications, standards, materials, and methods used in the wastewater industry.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction plans, specifications, inspection and test reports, and other documents associated with construction projects.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of site work construction and inspection.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with clients, senior management, and regulatory agencies.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or construction management and eight (8) years of progressive experience in the construction of wastewater or stormwater infrastructure; OR
• Graduation from a two-year technical college with a degree in construction technology and ten (10) years of progressive experience in the construction of wastewater or stormwater infrastructure; OR
• Graduation from high school and twelve (12) years of progressive experience in the construction of wastewater or stormwater infrastructure.
• Certification as a Quality Auditor (CQA) or Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.
• Experience working at large, complex water/wastewater treatment facilities in operation.
• An equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.