Construction Quality Manager

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Quality Manager for our Transportation Group in Elmhurst, IL.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing.  Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression
• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duties including quality of the works, material management, documentation and close-out to ensure safe, quality, efficient, effective and profitable project execution.

• Coaches, mentors and trains entire project staff in quality management principles, procedures and project-specific requirements.

• Serves as mentor and coach to Quality staff to advance their

  careers at Walsh and improve retention.

• Responsible for leading and managing quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports, Lesson Sharing and follow-up inspections.

• Establishes, monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as QIRs for project teams to ensure continuous improvement. Analyzes project KPIs, evaluates trends and provides improvement strategies.

• Routinely audits project quality programs seeking continuous improvement utilizing Project QC Evaluation and other auditing tools. Provides feedback to Operations and Quality Management of major QIRs, project team relationships, owner/client perceptions, and overall quality management recurring non-conformances.

• Directs inspection, testing and documentation of the works. Schedules inspection and testing with coordination between operations, consultants, material laboratories and Client.

• Creates and implements project specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans and other procedures as necessary. Additionally, supports with material specification review such as

  concrete mix design, thermal control and other quality specialized elements.

• Responsible for risk management strategy that helps projects improve profitability by reducing risk and improving efficiency via process management and risk mitigation.

• Maintains relationships with owners, Clients, subcontractors, design partners and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in AEC program or equivalent related field experience 
• IDOT PCC Concrete Level II Certification required
• ACI Concrete Strength Technician Level 1 preferred
• Minimum 15 years of experience in AEC with a minimum of 10 years QA/QC leadership
• Travel required within area or region served
• Excellent communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time
• Salary Range: $108,000 - $161,000/Yr.

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.  

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.