What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Manager position at F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co., Inc.?
General Construction Quality Assurance Manager helps create, plan, manage, and enforce our Quality Assurance Program for the Company, in particular, the Structural Steel Division, by identifying potential issues, then creating/implementing a specific plan in order to eliminate any errors that could result in a quality deficient product. By utilizing experience, expertise, and training, the Quality Assurance Manager shall ensure that all projects meet or exceed the quality assurance standards of F. A. Wilhelm Construction and our customer.
Essential Functions
• Enforce the F. A. Wilhelm Construction Quality Assurance Program
• Understand the Quality Assurance needs for all scopes of work which is performed including excavation, concrete, masonry, steel and building enclosures
• Specific to the AISC Program:
- Maintain the AISC Certification for the Wilhelm Steel Division for both Fabrication and Advanced Structural Steel Erector
- Implement and provide continuous improvement of the Wilhelm Steel Division Quality Assurance program
- Ensure the Quality Assurance program is updated to stay in conformance with the requirements of the AISC Certification program
- Facilitate the annual AISC management review meeting
- Develop and ensure that the inspection and testing programs are executed and follows the AISC certification requirements
- Ensure that all personnel working on the project understand the construction methods and code requirements
- Recommend and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines, and procedures
- Perform internal audits, inspections, record observations, or nonconformances from job site visits
- Track nonconformances and their corrective actions and ensure the Wilhelm Rework cost control process is being utilized properly
- Lead the development of quality goals for the Steel Division
- Evaluate need for training and make recommendations for additional training
- Train staff as needed on Steel Related items
• Develop and Implement a Quality Assurance Program to obtain Precast Concrete Institute Erector Certification
• Support all F.A. Wilhelm projects in the development of preconstruction agendas, assist with scope review, technical questions, code research or trouble shooting
• Other duties as assigned by Company Management
Computer Equipment and Software Requirements
• Microsoft Windows - intermediate to advanced knowledge
• Microsoft Office - intermediate knowledge
• Viewpoint - intermediate knowledge
• Bluebeam - intermediate knowledge
Physical Requirements
• Lifting, moving, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying items up to 50 lbs. or more
• Ability to perform a variety of construction tasks in all areas and aspects of the project including but not limited to scaffolding, platform work, confined spaces, and exposure to outside elements
• Must be able to see well, naturally or with correction and coordinate the movements of eyes, hands and fingers
• Climbing and maintaining balance on ladders and scaffolding
• Standing and/or walking for long periods, often times over uneven or unpaved ground
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling or working at heights as required
Education and Experience Requirements
• Minimum of 5 – 10 years of Quality Assurance Management experience in construction or similar industry
• Bachelor of Science Degree
• Minimum OSHA 10 Hour Certification
Skills and Knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of general construction methods
• Thorough knowledge of the AISC Fabrication and Erection Requirements
• Experience in Quality & Inspection of Structural Steel
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA standards
• CWI is helpful, but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Capable of successfully solving difficult contract and contract-related technical problems requiring excellent judgment
Working Conditions
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may be done on a surface environment, at extreme heights, underground or above or under water
• Work requires sustained physical effort, frequently under adverse weather conditions and/or disagreeable working conditions
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock
• Noise levels are typically moderate to very loud
• Due to varied conditions, workers must know the hazards and safety requirements of each job and must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies for every situation.
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