Quality Control Manager

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Odin is an award-winning contractor delivering turnkey environmental, geotechnical, and civil construction projects nationwide. We’ve become our clients’ trusted collaborators through our commitment to safety, quality, partnering, and community. Through project development, design, construction, and operation, we ensure that the impacts of each step support our client’s requirements and protect and preserve the surrounding communities.

Headquartered in California’s Sacramento Valley, the heart of one of the most extensive levee systems in the U.S., with multiple regional operations offices nationwide, our team understands firsthand the significance of the large infrastructure projects that we undertake. We specialize in working alongside public and private sector clients on diverse and complex Environmental Remediation; Geotechnical, Heavy Civil, and Habitat & Wetland Construction; and Emergency & Disaster Services projects. We work with our clients to achieve their business and regulatory goals, while maintaining a focus on benefits to surrounding communities and their environments. As members of these communities, we know it is those who call these towns and cities “home” who will ultimately benefit from our work, be it flood protection, environmental cleanup, habitat restoration, reliable infrastructure, or disaster response.

With growth comes hiring and we are looking to hire a top Quality Control Manager to the team

Candidate will be reporting to the Louisiana region.

Quality Control Manager

MAJOR FUNCTION

The Quality Control Manager's primary function is to assist the Technical Director/Project Manager of Quality Control and Corporate Support in maintaining the Corporate QC program and developing the QC Specialist staff. The main responsibility is to serve as a technical advisor/ supervisor to Odin’s QC Specialists and to ensure technical consistency among these personnel. He/she will assist line management with staffing QC personnel. Responsibility for project QC will remain a line management function; however, the QC Department, via the function of the Assistant Manager - Quality Control will serve as a system of checks and balances to attain quality production.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Embrace Odin’s Core Values in all aspects of the job.
• Candidate will need to have USACE experience and requires the candidate to have a license PE in the state of CA.
• Coordinating the development and the updating of the Corporate QC program.
• Hiring, developing, and managing of QC Specialists to perform QC duties on Odin’s projects.
• Coordinating QC staffing in conjunction with line management.
• Assisting project management with developing/implementing training as necessary for QC Specialists on projects.
• Auditing projects for compliance with designated QC procedures.
• Provide appropriate technical guidance/assistance/direction to Odin’s QC to ensure departmental consistency. Support educational development of these personnel and provide input for evaluation.
• Responsible for managing and performing the daily QC responsibilities of specific projects to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the established standards.
• Primary point of contact with client and coordinate/Conduct all meetings with client.
• Be an active member of project team (Project Manager, Superintendent, SSHO & Project Engineers).

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE:

• Construction quality control managers are typically required to have a bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Suspend work on any project that jeopardizes the health and safety of personnel, until a review/decision by upper management is obtained.
• Will be held accountable for satisfactory performance of outlined responsibilities and requirements.
• Performance evaluations will primarily be based upon how effectively the outlined duties are discharged.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and advise project leadership on complex issues
• Good problem-solving/decision-making skills that will adhere to the projects needs
• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry
• Responsible for training new QC/Project Engineers and overseeing the work of subcontractors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with vendors, management, and other coworkers, both individually and in front of a group
• Quality control managers typically receive on-the-job training in their role.

- This training may include learning the company’s specific policies and procedures, as well as the software and equipment they use.

- Training may also include shadowing a current quality control manager until they are comfortable enough to complete tasks on their own.

• Have a thorough and complete knowledge and understanding of the contract, each subcontract and the plans and specifications to assist the Project Manager in development of the onsite procedures/project execution
• Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare or inspect documents
• No heavy lifting is expected, though exertion of up to 25 pounds of force may occasionally be required
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and fax machines
• Primarily a site position. Site visits and field project visits are required. Travel to offices and projects in various locations around the country as needed. The following physical activities are often, but not always, associated with site visits:

- Must be able to stand or walk on a project site for extended durations

- When on project sites or if performing some types of work or activities, must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to earplugs, protective eyewear, gloves, hard hat, steel-toed work boots, and high visibility safety apparel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Construction quality control managers typically work full time on construction sites, where they oversee the work of construction workers to ensure that it meets the specifications set forth in the construction plans.

· They also inspect completed work to ensure that it meets quality standards.

· Typically work long hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet deadlines.

· Travel to different construction sites.

The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associate with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

· Job site environment, including, but not limited to, machines, tools, heavy equipment, chemicals, solvents, dust, and fumes

· Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions

· Uneven ground

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

Odin Environmental ("Odin") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Odin, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Odin mailing address, fax machine, or email address, directly to Odin employees or to Odin’s resume database will be considered Odin property. Odin will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Odin will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Odin’s Human Resources Manager to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Odin will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Odin’s Vice President of Contracts or his/ her designee. No other Odin employee is authorized to bind Odin to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.