Construction QC Manager

Job Title: Construction Quality Control Manager
City & State: Livermore, CA

Work Location: On-site

FLSA Classification: Exempt  

Description/Job Summary

HGL - WHO WE ARE 

At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today’s environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges. 

Projects at HGL primarily span the United States and its territories, tackling problems associated with emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, and military munitions, along with chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil.

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects, but small enough that personal working environments are possible with senior management and HGL's talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL’s mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today’s world. HGL’s corporate culture ensures you’ll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

HGL is currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager (Construction Quality Control Manager) to support a Deactivation, Decommissioning, and Removal project for five buildings at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) project site in Livermore, CA. The initial duration of project is anticipated to be 5 ½ years. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for the quality of decommissioning work. The QA Manager will be responsible for ensuring project quality assurance and contractor assurance requirements through oversight activities verifying implementation of the project specific plans, while maintaining independence while monitoring ongoing work activities of the project, suppliers, and/or subcontractors.

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING   

• Implement the Project Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP): Support the day-to-day operation of the project's quality program, approved procedures, and work instructions (packages) at the field level. 
• Conduct Surveillances and Observations: Assist the PM with scheduling, performing, and documenting project assessments (surveillances and observations) of ongoing work activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, procedures, and specifications. Document the areas or activities observed; when findings, opportunities for improvement, and recommendations are discovered, create corrective action reports in accordance with approved procedures. 
• Perform Inspections: Conduct receipt inspections of incoming materials (excluding non-significant items) to verify conformance with procurement specifications/requirements; identify shipping damage and detect potential suspect/counterfeit items. Document inspection results and any non-conformances. 
• Monitor QC Activities: Observe and monitor ongoing Quality Control activities performed by project personnel and subcontractors to ensure they are being conducted in accordance with authorized policies, procedures, contract specifications, and approved Work Plans. Document the activities monitored and any deviations observed. 
• Support Corrective Action Management Program: Initiate and/or provide input to the development and implementation of corrective action plans to address identified deficiencies 
• Support Nonconformances: When identified, and when required, segregate and assist with disposition. Control NCR tags (placement, removal). 
• Provide Quality Support to Field Teams: Serve as a point of contact and resource for the Site Manager and on-site personnel for quality-related questions, guidance, and support. 
• Monitor Training and Qualifications: Verify that personnel performing work have the required training and qualifications prior to commencing work activities, including on-site subcontractors. 
• Participate in Pre-Job Briefings: Attend and participate in pre-job briefings to understand the work scope, identify potential quality concerns, and ensure quality requirements are communicated to the field team. 
• Suspect/Counterfeit Items (S/CI): Act as a local point of contact for S/CI activities, including receiving reports, controlling suspect items, and reporting them appropriately. 
• Field Data Monitoring: Assist in the daily review of field data collection to ensure completeness and accuracy. Assist with collecting QA records. 
• Monitor Field M&TE: Maintain field Measurement & Test Equipment logs and monitor calibration due dates; receive items per purchase order requirements; assist NQAPM with supplier certifications. 
• Support external partners or regulators with assessments when scheduled. 
• Assist with input on project or QA reporting, as applicable.  
• Other duties as assigned by the NQAPM and/or Project Manager. 

Required Skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL 

• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma; B.S. degree strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles and practices, and its implementation. 
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., DOE Order 414.1D, ISO 9001 other DOE applicable codes and standards). 
• Ability to understand and interpret technical documents, drawings, and specifications. 
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Relevant training and certifications in quality assurance or a related field may be required. 
• Knowledge regarding relevant industrial codes, standards and specifications (i.e. ASME, API, ASTM, AWS, etc.) 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite. 
• Experience interacting with clients and client representatives. 

Preferred Skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required

• B.S. degree in engineering, industrial engineering, quality management, or related technical field.  
• Relevant DOE experience.  
• Experience in conducting inspections and surveillances in a field environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic data management systems (EDMS) is beneficial. 

Details

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

We are all unique in our experiences and diversity of backgrounds, yet we share a drive and vision in our belief that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.

A favorable pre-hire drug test and physical are required. A valid driver's license is required.

All positions are subject to a pre-hire education verification and driving record verification.

This specific role supports a U.S. Federal government contract which requires employees engaged on this contract to be U.S. citizens.

HydroGeoLogic, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, medical condition, military/veteran status, unemployment status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, California, or local law, including California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.

A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $117,207.00-$181,671.00. This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

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