SME - Quality

Are you ready to move your career forward, and start the BEST job of your life? Haskell is committed to providing you with the resources to help you grow and discover your potential. We promote an environment that encourages innovative ideas and allows you to develop the best "how" to get the job done.

At Haskell, we Create Things That Matter and have prioritized our team members' experiences. One of our company pillars is to "Provide Team Members the BEST Job of Their Lives" and we manifest that in a variety of ways. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) creates stock ownership for our full-time team members. As an employee-owned company with an ownership culture, we work together for the benefit of our clients and each other.

In this role, you will support corporate Quality efforts and serve as a Quality resource to delivery groups in the area of subject matter expertise. You will review and report on all Quality activities for project design and construction on a periodic basis in the area of subject matter expertise. You will need to understand design documents and performs precon (preparatory) meetings, first work in place (initial) observations, and periodic (follow-up) observations to ensure compliance with the design documents, submittals, manufacturer's requirements, and best practices. You will promote the use of materials, finishes, and details with excellent long-term Quality performances. You will also work closely with the discipline Quality Improvements Committees to develop and maintain best practices, create standard procedures and enhance construction documents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Project Quality Planning
  • Mentors and directs Quality Coordinators and Quality SME's in the area of SME
  • Attends periodic QIP meetings when requested
  • Provides technical review during both design and construction on all projects in the area of SME
• Design Phase
  • Assist design staff in the development of design details and selection of material in the area of SME
  • Perform reviews of the design documents at approximately 30% and 100% to ensure that they conform to Lesson Learned, best practices, industry standards, and Haskell standards in the area of SME
  • Review project submittals in the area of SME expertise
• Project Quality Assurance
  • Assists, as requested, with the selection and administration of subcontracts for independent project Quality consultants in their area of expertise (i.e. geotechnical, testing laboratories, threshold structural inspection, window wall, roofing system, facade system, etc.)
  • Conducts periodic project reviews/observations of design, and construction Quality processes at key points to assure that plans are being followed and that anticipated Quality outcomes are being achieved in the area of SME
  • Reports Quality deficiencies in the area of SME and recommends corrective action to Project Superintendent, Construction Project Manager, Design Project Manager, and Quality Coordinator. Follows up on corrective action
  • Assists in project Quality related problem-solving and corrective actions in the area of SME
• Quality Metrics and Continuous Improvement
  • Participates in Lessons Learned Conferences as requested. Works with CEC, Delivery Group DOC's, AE Group Leadership, and discipline Quality Improvement Committees in the area of SME to create and implement actions to improve results
  • Actively engages in the development and creation of Qualigrams and Best Practices
  • Actively participates in the technical development of the Quality Coordinators
  • Performs a minimum of 4 seminars each year to a large audience to improve the quality and technical knowledge of staff
  • Attends a minimum of 32 hours of professional development (in or out of house) to improve your knowledge base
  • Creates and implements, with supervisor input, a development plan to become recognized as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in additional areas within the company in a specific area of interest related to the quality of work

Education/Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in architecture, engineering, construction management, or other degree related to the AEC profession with a minimum of 16 (20 if education is HS or GED equivalent) years of technical experience in design and/or construction in an area of expertise with a background in Quality

Specific Knowledge, Skills, License, Certifications:

• Area of Expertise: Obtain through education or certification recognition area of expertise in one of the following areas - concrete/soils, building enclosure, MEP systems, etc.
• Certifications
  • A minimum of three (3) of the following:
    • Participation in a national organization in area of expertise, CQM (government), ACI level I, II, ACI National, ICRI, RCI Roofing Inspector, Structural Steel Erector, Soils testing and Mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering for non-engineers, LEED, Global Quality Certification, and Six Sigma
• SME (Subject Matter Expert): recognized corporately as a subject matter expert in a minimum of 8 areas
• Ability to read and effectively interpret building construction documentation and associated reports
• Ability to conduct effective preconstruction conferences to define Quality standards and inspection procedures
• Ability to inspect construction progress at scheduled intervals
• Ability to interface with client's Quality personnel and provides direction to ensure compliance with testing, inspection procedures, and results to on-site Quality Control inspectors
• Ability to train Quality Staff in the area of SME to ensure consistency in the Quality program
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills to effectively work with others and interact with all levels of management
• Excellent organizational skills to handle/prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-up
• Excellent negotiation/conflict resolution skills
• Computer skills
  • Ability to work with a laptop, tablet (iPad or Microsoft equivalent), and mobile devices
  • Ability to access project information remotely when working outside the office using VPN and/or Citrix. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to utilize project management controls system software and other applicable construction technologies including basic 3-D model navigation skills utilizing: Navisworks, BIM 360 Glue, or similar
  • Ability to manage/store project photos from tablet and mobile devices to project files
• Ability to travel to project sites. Travel will be greater than 50%. Ability to be on site full-time for short-term durations
• Successfully completed or will successfully complete within one year the OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program

Haskell offers a very robust and comprehensive benefits package! Some of our offerings are:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Company provided hospital indemnity, accident and critical care plans
• Retirement savings plan (401k) with company discretionary matching contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and nine company holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career
• Flexible work hours and remote work options
• Employee assistance programs for physical and mental well-being
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization
• AND many more!

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.

En este puesto, usted fungira como Experto Senior en la Materia (SME) en Calidad, proporcionando liderazgo, orientacion y supervision para asegurar que los estandares de calidad, procesos e iniciativas de mejora continua se apliquen de manera consistente en toda la organizacion. Responsabilidades del Puesto: * Brindar liderazgo y asesoria de nivel experto en sistemas de gestion de calidad y mejores practicas * Desarrollar, implementar y mantener estandares, procedimientos y metricas de calidad * Liderar auditorias de calidad, evaluaciones e iniciativas de mejora continua * Colaborar con equipos de proyecto y liderazgo para garantizar el cumplimiento de los requisitos de calidad * Analizar datos de calidad e indicadores clave de desempeno (KPIs) para impulsar mejoras * Apoyar programas de acciones correctivas y preventivas * Capacitar, orientar y apoyar al personal en procesos y expectativas de calidad * Participar en la gestion de riesgos, revisiones entre pares e iniciativas de lecciones aprendidas * Apoyar al desarrollo de negocios proporcionando aportaciones de calidad para propuestas y compromisos con clientes * Otras funciones asignadas Educacion/Experiencia: * Licenciatura en Ingenieria, Administracion de la Construccion, Gestion de Calidad o campo relacionado (requerida) * Maestria preferente * Mas de 10 anos de experiencia progresiva en gestion de calidad o campo tecnico relacionado (requerido) Conocimientos, Habilidades, Licencias y Certificaciones: * Conocimiento experto de sistemas de gestion de calidad (ISO 9001 o similar) * Fuertes habilidades de liderazgo, mentoria y comunicacion * Capacidad para liderar auditorias, analisis de causa raiz e iniciativas de mejora de procesos * Fuertes habilidades analiticas y de resolucion de problemas * Dominio de Microsoft Office y software de gestion de calidad * Certificaciones de calidad (CQE, CQA, Six Sigma) preferentes Factores Ambientales y/o Requisitos Fisicos: Este puesto normalmente se desempena en un entorno de oficina o modalidad hibrida con visitas ocasionales a proyectos o sitios de construccion. Debe poder estar de pie, caminar, agacharse y levantar hasta 25 libras segun se requiera.

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