Quality Control Manager

Suulutaaq is hiring a Project Quality Control Manager for its project in Gold Beach, OR. The Project Quality Control position is responsible for overseeing and managing the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes for heavy civil construction projects. This role ensures that all construction activities comply with the required specifications, standards, and regulations while maintaining safety, cost efficiency, and timeliness. Prior experience working with Corps of Engineers, rock and marine experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement Quality Control Plans:
  • Create and maintain project-specific Quality Control (QC) plans aligned with client requirements, industry standards, and contract specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Create work plans and job hazard analysis.
• Develop Work Plans, Submittals, and RFIs:
  • Work with the project team to create work plans and ensure they are being implemented as they have been created.
  • Write, deliver and track submittals and RFIs when necessary.
  • Prepare earthwork plans and calculations.
• Monitor and Inspect Construction Work:
  • Conduct regular site inspections to verify the quality of construction work, including earthworks, foundations, concrete, paving, drainage, and other heavy civil infrastructure.
  • Identify any quality issues, deficiencies, or potential risks during construction and provide solutions to rectify them.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain thorough documentation of all inspections, testing, and quality control activities.
  • Generate daily and weekly QC reports, including non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and performance summaries.
  • Work closely with the project management team to ensure timely communication of quality issues.
  • Track cost of field operations using data from project control budget.
• Coordinate with Project Teams and Stakeholders:
  • Collaborate with contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and suppliers to ensure that materials and work meet the required quality standards.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all QA/QC matters and ensure all stakeholders are informed of progress and issues.
  • Conduct pre-construction and progress meetings.
• Manage Testing and Inspection Procedures:
  • Ensure proper and timely testing of construction materials, such as soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates.
  • Manage third-party testing agencies and ensure their adherence to the project’s QC requirements.
• Develop Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
  • Identify areas for improvement in construction processes and techniques, and lead initiatives for continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.
  • Implement best practices in construction quality management.
• Ensure Compliance with Safety Standards:
  • Work closely with the safety team to ensure all quality control activities comply with safety regulations.
  • Participate in safety audits and inspections related to construction quality.
• Training and Mentoring:
  • Provide training and guidance to site personnel on quality control processes and best practices.
  • Ensure that field staff are aware of and follow all quality control requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Prior experience in quality control or quality assurance in the heavy civil construction industry (e.g., roads, bridges, tunnels, dams).
• Strong knowledge of civil construction materials, methods, and industry standards (ASTM, AASHTO, etc.).
• Certification as a Quality Manager (CQM) or similar accreditation is preferred.
• Proficient in quality management software and reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug test, background check and have a clean driving record for the past 3 years.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily field-based with some office responsibilities.
• Requires regular travel to construction sites.
• May involve working in varying weather conditions and extended hours during peak construction periods.
• Must be able to walk through rough construction sites.

Benefits:

401(K) Plan with Employer Match, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid PTO, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Life insurance, short term and long-term disability, Full Holiday Schedule and more.

This company, its subsidiaries, and joint ventures will provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation, protected veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. All selection, hiring, and promotion decisions will be based on valid job-related requirements consistent with performance of the essential functions of the position. This policy is in keeping with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Acts, as amended, and other applicable federal and state laws. Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference may be given qualified to the Corporation’s Shareholders, including their spouses and descendants, during the hiring process to the maximum extent permitted by law.