
Traveling Quality Assurance - Quality Control Manager - MSG - Data Centers
Turner Construction Company · Houston, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- Houston, TX
Job highlights
- Manage QA/QC plan development and implementation.
- Supervise and develop QA/QC staff effectively.
- Ensure contract document compliance.
- Conduct and manage testing and inspections.
- Oversee project close-out and quality reports.
About the role
Traveling Quality Assurance Manager - Data Centers
Division: Critical Facilities-Data Centers
Project Location(s): Houston, TX 77001 USA
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Job Family: Construction
Compensation: Salaried Exempt
This position is for a full time traveling assignment supporting an Advanced Technology project, which includes our Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segment groups (MSG).
Position Description:
Responsible for planning, coordinating and developing the project-specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan that incorporates the policies and procedures necessary to deliver the project fully compliant with the contract documents. Manage, supervise, and administer the implementation of the project-specific QA/QC Plan and QA/QC staff.
Reports to: Project Manager or Project Executive
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage the development and implementation of the project-specific QA/QC Plan in coordination with the project team, the owner/architect team and the contract documents.
- Assure that sufficient, qualified specialized staff is assigned to provide the required knowledge and experience to execute the plan.
- Maintain a collaborative working relationship with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors and vendors to ensure that the project-specific QA/QC Plan delivers a fully compliant project.
- Lead, supervise and develop all Turner QA/QC staff, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
- Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements at all times.
- Develop a comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of the contract documents (including Turner's contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes).
- Develop 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 QA/QC Plan in coordination with the project safety plan.
- Understand the project execution plan and coordinate QA/QC procedures at appropriate stages of the work, in line with the project schedule.
- Continually improve strategies and tools to efficiently and effectively document, track and record compliance with the contract documents.
- Execute the project-specific QA/QC Plan in a manner that engages all project staff, subcontractors, vendors and consultants.
- Conduct testing and inspections and arrange for third-party testing and inspections. Analyze and report the results.
- Expand the development of the plan as the project progresses as appropriate to expand the project by continually improving procedures.
- Direct removal and replacement of, and document all non-compliant materials and/or workmanship. Document compliance after corrective work is completed prior to starting any subsequent work.
- Research and apply additional QA/QC and Lean procedures to enhance the quality of project delivery.
- Oversight of project close-out and quality reports.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of five years' experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience and construction experience that bridges both field and engineering responsibilities. Knowledge of the construction process, means and methods, and materials, their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances. Strong computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Turner's project management software and leadership skills. Very strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Proven leadership qualities and skills with the desire to teach and mentor staff. May require QA/QC certification depending on specific project.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Key skills/competency:
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Data Centers
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- QA/QC Plan Development
- Team Leadership
- Contract Compliance
- Testing and Inspection
- Risk Management
Skills & topics
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Quality Control
- Data Centers
- Construction
- Project Management
- QA/QC Plan
- Testing
- Inspection
- Compliance
- Leadership
- Houston
- Texas
- Turner Construction
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your construction QA/QC experience, data center projects, and leadership skills.
- Showcase your qualifications: Emphasize your Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience, and knowledge of construction methods.
- Demonstrate leadership: Prepare examples of mentoring staff and managing teams effectively.
- Understand Turner's values: Research their commitment to safety, ethics, and quality in construction.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss QA/QC plans, contract compliance, and testing procedures.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary responsibility of the Traveling Quality Assurance Manager at Turner Construction?
- The Traveling Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the project-specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan to ensure full compliance with contract documents for advanced technology projects, including data centers.
- What is the required educational background for this role?
- A Bachelor's Degree is required, along with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in construction, bridging field and engineering responsibilities. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
- Does this role involve travel?
- Yes, this position is for a full-time traveling assignment supporting advanced technology projects across various market segments, including data centers.
- What kind of technical knowledge is essential for the Quality Assurance Manager role at Turner Construction?
- Essential technical knowledge includes understanding the construction process, means and methods, materials, their characteristics, installation procedures, tolerances, and contract documents (plans, specifications, codes). Familiarity with project management software is also beneficial.
- What are the key leadership expectations for this position?
- The role requires proven leadership qualities and skills, including the ability to lead, supervise, and develop QA/QC staff, mentor team members, and maintain collaborative relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
- How does Turner Construction ensure quality on its projects?
- Turner Construction ensures quality through the development and rigorous implementation of project-specific QA/QC Plans, which involve comprehensive testing, inspections, documentation, and continuous improvement of procedures to meet contract requirements.
- What are the physical demands of the Traveling Quality Assurance Manager role?
- The role involves regular standing and walking, with occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Employees must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and possess specific vision abilities for detailed inspection work.
- What is the work environment like for this position?
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