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Position Description:
The Quality Control Manager manages, plans, coordinates, and develops the project-specific Quality Control (QC) Plan. Implements policies and procedures necessary to support project schedule and deliver a fully compliant project.
The position will initially be based out of our main office in Edmonton, Alberta, with the role later shifting to a project site located near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
- Manage development and implementation of project-specific Quality Control (QC) Plan in coordination with project team, the owner/architect team and contract documents.
- Develop or approve Definable Features of Work (DFOW) Log with input from project team.
- Coordinate with Operations Manager (OM) to ensure sufficient QC staff and oversight.
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure fully compliant project.
- Create structure and supportive environment to develop high performing team, provide professional development opportunities, and engage in coaching and mentoring relationships.
- Manage direct reports, deliver timely performance feedback and contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilizing talent management systems.
- Develop comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of project-specific contract documents (including Clark Builder’s contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes).
- Execute project-specific QC Plan in a manner that engages all project staff, subcontractors, vendors and consultants for compliance and consistent execution.
- Establish and manage punch list prevention plan.
- Plan and chair pre-installation meetings to communicate and set expectations of contract and scope.
- Plan, chair, and participate in Mock-Up Review meetings.
- Perform daily quality follow-up inspections on-site.
- Arrange for third party testing and inspections; analyze and report results.
- Perform material delivery inspections in collaboration with Project Superintendent and Trade Foreman to confirm compliance with approved submittals.
- Chair or attend First Work In Place (WIP) Observation with project team.
- Knowledgeable of project-specific engineering procedures, including document control, submissions management, creation and tracking of Requests for Information (RFIs), material samples, documentation and tracking of potential cost changes, documentation and tracking of approved change orders within budgetary requirements.
- Implement project-specific QC Plan in coordination with project safety plan and trade partner Pre Task Plan (PTP).
- Understand project execution plan to manage and direct QC activities at appropriate stages of work, in line with and in support of project schedule.
- Continually improve and apply strategies and tools to efficiently and effectively document, track, and record compliance with contract documents.
- Expand development of QC plan as project progresses to improve quality procedures.
- Document non-compliant materials and/or workmanship and direct team to engage with trade partners for removal and replacement of defective work. Document compliance after corrective work is completed and prior to starting any subsequent work.
- Ensure completion of project closeout documentation and quality reports.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate from an accredited program with minimum of minimum of 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
- Proven leadership qualities and skills with ability manage, mentor, and teach staff
- Construction experience that bridges both field and engineering responsibilities, required
- Well-rounded knowledge of construction processes across all trades, means and methods, and materials their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances
- Knowledge of project management skills and related software
- Construction Quality Management/CSA/Canadian Construction Standards knowledge is highly recommended
- Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
- Excellent business acumen and critical thinking skills to assess and solve problems and conflicts
- Excellent interpersonal communication, professional presentation skills, and persuasion skills to confidently engage and influence others
- Highly developed self-awareness and receptive to feedback for continuous growth
- Self-starter, capable of managing multiple complex issues and tasks successfully to completion
- Build engaging partnerships with team and organizational stakeholders through trust, teamwork, and direct communication
- Adapt to manage through ambiguity and changing environments and demands
- Advanced computer skills, proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office suite of applications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ready to build your career with us? Apply now and join a team that’s making a real impact.
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