QA/QC Manager (Engineering) Norwalk, CT Full Time/ Direct-Hire Job Responsibilities Be alert and aware of safety issues on the jobsite; identify and resolve or communicate any safety issues you see in the field. Actively observe and provide feedback around the crew's work to eliminate at-risk behavior (Accident Prevention Program) and expect your direct reports to do the same. Perform required communications as outlined in the project's communication plan; keep the team informed of relative quality information. Set up necessary document retention system for QA/QC records. Understand contract documents (technical items) and their impact on QA/QC responsibilities. Review or conduct material, receipt, inspection, and handling. Provide technical assistance (QA/QC related mechanical/civil/electrical) as requested by project personnel and management. Conduct inspections and documentation reviews as required to assure elements of the QC Plan are implemented as required. Assist in the administration of the welding program as required by Company policy and/or applicable construction codes. Working with front-line supervision, determine and schedule the appropriate schedule required Post Weld Heat Treatment, Non-Destructive Examination & testing of welds; assure implementation and review results. Support field engineering needs around quality control and assurance. Provide technical assistance as needed during the project implementation. Initiate and track (through resolution) NCRs as required. Maintain status of Calibrated Measuring & Test Equipment (M&TE) at the project level. Keep appropriate supervisor and Project Management informed of any Quality related issue that may impact the schedule. If necessary, elevate the situation to a more appropriate level of management. Recognize the chain of command and deal with the appropriate level of supervision in matters affecting quality. Establish a liaison with the client's Quality Assurance representative. Perform Internal Audits in accordance with Corporate Quality Management System. Complete statistical updates on performance as required. Complete necessary daily, weekly and monthly reports as required. Submit necessary records as required. Provide contract closeout QA/QC related documentation as required in the contract documents (certification records). Work with the project engineer and ensure final subcontract and vendor documentation is received. Provide feedback to project management. Participate in "lessons learned" sessions. Qualifications/Requirements BS – Engineering. Registered Professional Engineer. Minimum of ten years of construction experience. Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory/management experience as QA Supervisor or Manager. Proven experience demonstrating sound judgment, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making. Must be capable of working under stress and be effective when dealing with conflict. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe/Bluebeam, and e-mail is required. Must be proactive in learning and using new software products as required. Willing to work on a variety of project assignments at various locations, requiring varying amounts of travel and different shifts. The following certifications may be required. As required, the candidate must possess or be capable of obtaining: USACE or NAVFAC QSM Certification. AWS – CWI. SNT-TC-1A Level II in the appropriate NDE method (VT/MT/PT/UT). AMPP (NACE or SSPC) Level II (or higher) certification. ACI (or equivalent) Concrete QC Certification. SSTC Structural Bolting QC Certification. Other relevant QC certifications as the situation dictates.
