Quality Control Manager - Federal Business Unit - Michels Federal, Inc.

The Michels Federal, Inc. team plays a critical role in combining Michels solutions for the pursuit, development and delivery of large, complex energy and infrastructure projects. The Michels Federal team consists of dedicated people who work with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into safe, reliable federal improvements. Like our field construction teams, Michels Federal takes into consideration safety, social and environmental responsibility, and health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. 

As a Quality Control Manager, you will manage project quality requirements in civil and structural construction. Responsibilities include daily quality control reporting, subcontractor management, submittal management, conducting quality phase meetings and frequent field quality control inspections aimed at preventing contract non-conformance. You will be responsible for knowing the schedule and estimate strategy, along with ensuring the quality management systems are properly integrated to provide the most efficient and goal-oriented program possible. You will be a champion of Quality Control with continuous improvement throughout the project and company

Why Michels Federal, Inc.?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, competitive paid time off plans and much more!
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. 

Why you?

• You accurately collect, process, and analyze data to effect decision making actions.
• You will build and maintain professional relationships with clients This also includes coordination with Project Managers and superintendents to ensure timely submission of daily reports.
• You create clear and concise reports/documents on project Quality performance measurables, including rework costs, submittal management, non-conformance reports, etc. You use this data to drive continuous improvement and enhance efficiency with procedures and systems. You study all aspects of the contract, specifications, addendum, pre-bid information, and plans.
• You maintain the Project Defects Report and timely generate accurate reports on actions and trends.
• You conduct and accurately document QCM led project meetings, timely record, and issue and distribute the meeting minutes.
• You coordinate the inspections and testing of project requirements from the specifications and project Testing and Inspection Log. This includes ensuring the availability of adequate testing personnel, equipment and laboratory compliance.
• You ensure activities and actions (i.e., submittals, work plans, schedules, pre-construction meetings with clients) are conducted in a timely manner to ensure an effective project startup in addition to reviewing specifications to know the client requirements for deliverables.
• You review the specifications and know the client expectations for deliverables.
• You ensure compliance through in-depth reviews of the project documents.
• You review test methods and procedures with in-house technicians and subcontractor labs as needed. You discuss the requirements with the Superintendent to ensure all testing is performed according to the proper procedures, and all the data is properly collected.
• You ensure incoming products and materials are acceptable (i.e., specification, grade, timeliness).
• You initiate, communicate, and track non-conformance corrective actions. Discusses resolution ideas with the project team and properly dispositions.
• You comply with safety procedures/policies and addresses and/or elevate non-compliance among all employees, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned. 

What it takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or construction management/science with a minimum of 2 years construction experience on construction similar to this scope of work (preferred), or a minimum of 5 years construction experience on construction similar to this scope of work (preferred).
• Ability to work 6 weeks on and 1 week off rotations for projects.
• Minimum 1 Year experience in the Three Phases of Control Quality Management System utilized by USACE and other Federal Government Agencies USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractor's training certification (preferred)
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification as Quality Auditor (preferred) or Manager of Quality/Organization Excellence (preferred)
• Trained and experience with the USACE Resident Management System (RMS) 3.0 or NAVFAC's ECMS system (preferred).
• Experience with submittal management.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to read and understand contract drawings and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.)