Quality Manager
What we are looking for:
We are looking to add a Quality Manager to the team to ensure that all project management processes and technical aspects of construction, including those provided by subcontractors and suppliers, are in accordance with corporate policies and contract requirements. Support Project teams to ensure effective procedures are implemented to ensure that installations, workmanship, and materials comply with contract requirements. Verify that the requirements of the Aldridge Quality Program are met.
The Quality Manager (QM) follows internal Quality Program Initiatives to ensure that Aldridge meets or exceeds customer expectations. These Quality initiatives ensure that projects are properly organized and managed to ensure that the customer gets the product that was specified, installed effectively and correctly the first time.The QM, through the project PreStart and in progress Auditing processes, documents the state of Quality Program measurables being managed by the Project Management Teams.The QM is accountable to ensure that all major projects are audited consistently via Pre-Start audits and in-person progress audits (at early stages and before 70% completion), and that Quality audits are documented and are promptly shared with Operations stakeholders and executives. The Quality Program measurables include, but are not limited to Safety Plans, project Roles & Responsibilities; Estimate Handoff; Contract Abstracts; Deliverables Log; Document Control; Work Breakdown Structure (WBS); material, tooling & equipment plans; Work Plans; Inspection & Testing Plans; Prep Phase / Pre-Activity meetings; Initial Phase / First of Kind Inspections; pre-fab opportunities, & project Risks & Opportunities.
What you'll do:
Perform activities and duties including:
•Visit construction sites across the country, audit PM / Quality processes, observe the installation practices making sure all Aldridge Quality & PM practices are effectively implemented.
•Assists the project teams with setting up all deliverables of the Aldridge Quality Program.
•Oversee and audit the Quality Program processes for jobsites.
•Prioritize, track, schedule and chair Quality Audits of projects on site or remotely as applicable.
•Investigate and prepare root cause analysis and corrective action for non-conforming work or Quality Incidents with the QPM.Maintain a record of all Non-Conforming Work.
•Ensure project teams Identify and track any inspections, testing and deficiencies on jobsites.
•Advise the Project Teams, Quality Program Manager (QPM), and Operations senior management of noted quality deficiencies needing correction action.
•When required, the QM will assist the project management team when holding preparatory meetings with subcontractors and clients before starting any definable feature of work on a jobsite.
•Monitor installation techniques to ensure the client receives a quality product in compliance with contract requirements.
•Verify that all testing on the jobsite is per job specifications and is documented.
•Ensure that all subcontractors and suppliers adhere to the Quality Program established for the project.
•Develop and maintain a positive relationship with project teams and senior operations personnel.
•Work with the QPM & QM's in the review of Quality KPI's to identify topics/subjects that require training.
•Work with the QPM, other QM's, VPs, and the Director of Training to build training curriculum for quality topics/subjects that have been identified as requiring training.
•Participate as an instructor in the training process upon request.
•Make sure all 'Rework' is reported accurately and capture rework details & trend data to aid in corporate KPI reporting.
•Notify QPM & Divisional Stakeholders immediately of any high risk areas related to projects where that risk has been discovered.
•Travel for jobsite visits as required.
Who you are:
We are pursuing experienced candidates with the following qualifications:
•Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or a successful Union trade background with construction management or quality management experience with a minimum of 7 years experience or equal.
•Construction Quality Management and/or Construction Quality Auditing experience - minimum of 5 yrs.
•Quality Management qualification certification from ISO 9001 or US Army Corps of Engineers is preferred.
•Candidates must have the ability to manage and implement Quality programs and assist the QPM and/other Quality Managers (QM) with developing and writing Quality Manuals.
•Must be able to develop appropriate project specific Quality Control Plans based on specified requirements and the scope of our contracts, and train project team members on the proper implementation of such plans.
•Must be familiar with construction management practices and be able to read and understand codes, standards and contracts. Applicants must be able to read and interpret blueprints/schematics, specifications, and implement processes to deliver what is expected.
•Must be able to schedule and perform project audits to efficiently evaluate the implementation and execution of project management & quality control procedures in place and provide prompt feedback to stakeholders.
•Must have the ability to work under pressure, closely overseeing and tracking QA/QC details of multiple projects.
•Must be able to use MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and pdf editors.Bluebeam and Procore experience is preferred.
•Must have experience in a decision-making position, knowledge of causal analysis methods and quality standards, self-motivated and independent, analytical thinking, with good personal, oral and written communication skills.
•Must be able to report on the Quality Program's accomplishments, challenges, and course of actions taken on a job by job basis to the PQM, Operations Leaders and other QM's.
Who we are:
Welcome to Aldridge, where we are on a mission to shape abetter future through our commitment to excellence, innovation, community, andsafety. As a recognized leader in complex infrastructure projects, we have beenbuilding and strengthening America's infrastructure for over 70 years. Rankedamong the top 20 electrical contractors in the United States, Aldridge hasearned its distinguished reputation by upholding a commitment to being Incidentand Injury Free.
At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team,where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursueour vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructureprojects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive ourindustry-leading safety, innovation, and execution.
Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, withthird-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation andentrepreneurship. With over 1,500 industry experts dedicated to our vision, weactively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by ourinfrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.
Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness,our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie withinour organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visibleexecutive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive,innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building theinfrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected - become a part of theA-team to start building and strengthening your career today!
This job-specific task list covers only the mostimportant job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will alsoperform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, includingtemporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridgeis an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in alljob classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age,religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.