Job Title

Manages the activities of the quality control team to ensure that the work product meets the standards as set forth in the contracts and other specification documents. Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties - Develops, implements and maintains project-specific quality control programs and processes to meet or exceed quality goals, expectations and plans. - Oversees quality testing and inspections; evaluates engineering, procurement, and construction activities through reviews, audits, assessments, and inspections to minimize risk and to assess effectiveness of quality control programs. - Identifies qualityrelated project training needs, develops materials, and oversees training. - Meets with project teams, clients and suppliers to coordinate and support project initiatives and goals. - Provides certification of compliance of construction and materials with design plans and specifications; oversees the submittal of final certification documents. - Conducts periodic site visits to review field QC effectiveness. - Interacts with other quality professionals as well as management team members on all quality issues; effectively identifies and resolves issues. - Oversees discrepancy reports, determines dispositions, tracks resolution progress and verifies completion prior to project closure. - Directs the removal and replacement of non-conforming work and ceases production that is not in compliance with contract standards. - Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates contractor and supplier activities, products, and reports for adherence to quality procedures and standards, project specifications, and applicable codes. - Identifies gaps and potential changes in quality standards that affect project operations. General/Other Responsibilities and Duties - Reviews and reports on the impact of new or revised regulatory requirements on the project quality program/plan. - Develops and analyzes metrics to measure effectiveness of quality control programs, and reports results. - Hires, trains, and manages performance of staff. - Handles quality-related recordkeeping and reporting. - Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Required Skills and Qualifications - Postsecondary education in a related field or equivalent education. Bachelors in Engineering preferred. - A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction quality programs. - Railroad experience preferred but not required. - Knowledge of construction contracts, plans, specifications and applicable codes. - Experience with quality program implementation, measurement, and reporting. - Experience with effectively identifying and resolving quality-related issues. - Exhibits strong management skills and has the ability to lead and motivate employees. - Ability to meet deadlines. - Strong verbal and written communication skills and training skills. - Effective client relations, influencing skills and organizational skills. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions - Works outdoors at construction sites and as well as indoors. - Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction. - Sits, reads, writes and uses a keyboard. - May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather. - May be exposed to loud noise. This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr