Senior Quality Control Construction Manager

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KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

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KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Serve as KCI Senior Manager on site responsible for managing a team of consultant construction inspectors and testing technicians during the construction of features for design/build and design/bid/build transportation projects. Coordinate on a daily basis with the client representatives relating to the status of quality issues and concern. Oversee that inspections and materials testing assigned is compliant with contract plans, specifications, and special provisions on all phases of construction associated with highways. Communicate and report to the KCI Project Executive on status of staffing, vehicle logistics, administrative and technical issues, concerns, and other items as requested.

Inspecting and Testing Staff:

Manage the KCI team leads for projects assigned.
• Assist in estimating the number of inspectors, vehicles and equipment needed for projects assigned.
• Identify, interview and coordinate potential inspection staff with subconsultant firms, local testing laboratories and talent management support
• Assure that the KCI team leads manage the on-site materials testing and inspection staff to cover production work activities assigned to project. This involves assigning inspectors and technicians to perform the inspections and testing as required for the project and defined in the VDOT Design/Build manual.
• Manage subconsultants in staff augmentation roles to perform the inspection, sampling and testing of construction materials to monitor compliance with contract specifications. Overall staff consists of combination of KCI and Subconsultant staff, with specialty support as needed.

Reporting:

• Assure that KCI team leads prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
• Resolve inspecting and testing conflicts that arise in the execution of these duties and provide recommendations of resolution to JV Area Lead and other Project leadership personnel.
• Assure that KCI team leads assign inspection and testing staff using the daily production log of the activities that will be performed each day for the Area assigned.
• Review and approve daily manhour reports for inspection and testing staff each day.
• Assign activities for inspection staff to identify in report that correlates to the KCI Schedule of Values (SOV) and pending changes (PCOs).

On-Site Equipment:

• Assign equipment to inspection and testing staff and verify that the equipment use-age follows all ASTM standards for proper use, storage and maintenance.
• Assure that all equipment is tracked and maintained in a secure manner and that access is limited to equipment in order to maintain in good working order. Assure that equipment is not re-assigned ad hoc and that equipment is accounted for at all times.
• Assure that all on-site testing equipment is calibrated in accordance with ASTM standards for that equipment. Coordinate calibration documentation with project administrative staff for weekly/monthly submission to the JV.

Meetings:

• Conduct weekly staff meetings with staff in order to convey communication protocols for verbal and written deficiencies, ensure timely submission of daily reports by inspection staff and Area Lead.
• Assure accurate and complete reporting using VDOT checklists.
• Assure that inspecting and testing staff have access to project documentation, plans, specifications, standards and regulations.
• Participate in all preparatory meetings in Area assigned and participate in other quality related meetings such as weekly project-wide quality meeting, weekly internal quality meeting, KCI internal staff meetings, and quality internal meeting with the JV.

Other Duties:

• Serve as resident expert in quality control processes and procedures for work assigned such as welding, concrete testing, asphalt inspection, field densities. Assist in resolving disputes or ambiguities between VDOT standards and other ASTM or industry standards for work assigned.
• Directly reports to Regional Practice Leader.
• Serves as a Practice Leader in Construction Management, Transportation North Discipline.
• Continue to build a sustainable construction engineering and inspection practice in the Hampton Roads region
• Responsible for staff development, project execution, and procurement of contracts for CEI and other related services

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education and/or Work Experience Required:

• Requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or GED or 8 years with a Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
• Proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Ability to maintain required certifications.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Preferred:

• Professional license or certification within the field of expertise preferred.
• CCM

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.