Lead Quality Specialist – Construction/Heavy Civil

Lead Quality Specialist – Construction/Heavy Civil

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience
• 10+ years’ experience in quality control and /or civil construction including 2+ years in a leadership capacity
• Able to read and interpret civil drawings
• Familiarity with other discipline (such as mechanical and electrical) drawings an asset
• Experience using CSA A23.1/A23.2 is an asset
• Competent knowledge in ASME Codes, CSA Code, and Building Code
• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with employees and subcontractors concerning quality functions and daily inspections.
• Complete inspections for concreting work including rebar, formwork, embeds, anchor bolts, overall readiness for pours, pouring activities, post-pour inspections for repairs.
• Complete inspections for earthworks including subbase inspections, fill material verification, other work completed prior to backfill authorizations, and backfilling operations.
• Review subcontracted work, such as piling, against project specifications and coordination for acceptance.
• Review and verify compaction results and concrete break results from 3rd party subcontractors to accept the results.
• Complete and verify other inspections and tests for project work scopes.
• Coordinate with the client on project specific activities, including inspections and review of documentation for final acceptance.
• Responsible for documentation review, analysis, and maintenance during quality management system implementation including various reports, logs, turnover documentation.
• Support the implementation of CAR, NCR required from audit findings, in collaboration with the Quality Manager.
• Generate Non-Conformance Reports when required and coordinate with Parsons Quality Manager, Subcontractors, and Clients for disposition and closure.
• Support the Quality Manager in the development and implementation of the Project Quality Plan.
• Ensure compliance to ITPs and maintain the supporting documentation.
• Review and approve quality documentation from subcontractors.
• Control and manage document control process for Quality and Project documents.
• Conduct construction and final walkdowns with Parsons Superintendents/Work Package Managers and Client Representative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Concrete/Civil/Earthworks/Piling & Rock Anchor scopes preferred.
• Turnover experience is an asset.