Quality Manager

About the Position

Join our team and play a key role in overseeing high-impact infrastructure projects! We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Manager to ensure Design-Build Contractors meet contract requirements, quality standards, and inspection protocols. If you are looking to have an impact on large-scale infrastructure projects, and passionate about quality and ready to take on a leadership role, apply today!

This posting is for a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in the New York City metro area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enforce each Design-Build Contractor’s conformance with the relevant Design-Build Contract documents and implementation or quality assurance and quality control, including special inspections.
• Review each Design-Build Contractor’s quality program and each Design-Build Contractor’s key quality management personnel. Provide recommendations as appropriate.
• Review and approve all subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review and approve each Design-Build Contractor’s inspection and testing program documentation, including the control documents and procedures; quality work plans (“QWPs”); inspection checklists and records; and hold points and notification of hold point activity by work site.
• Ensure that a QWP for each definable feature of work (or one per specification section) is submitted for approval at least three weeks prior to the start of work and presented by each Design-Build Contractor’s and/or subcontractor’s quality team responsible for the work at the preparatory phase session.
• Ensure that each preparatory phase session includes a discussion of the QWP, checklists for each work activity, hold points, quality concerns and actions to mitigate each concern, expectations, and necessary records to be prepared and maintained.
• Verify that hold points are established and identified in the QWP for each first article or portion of work, including sample work or mock-ups.
• Manage the review submittals process.
• Oversee all pre-functional checks, inspections and tests including static tests, equipment start-up and verification of interlocks for all mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and successfully prioritize.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience in quality and risk management, construction project management, or a related field.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, roads or tunnels. ($500M+)
• Proven experience coordinating with a project management team and providing appropriate levels of support, coaching and influence.  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Work, Excel, etc.)  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• A current certification in Quality Management from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) or a certified ISO-9001 Lead Auditor as recognized by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB).

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $60-$80 per hour ($124k-166k annually). The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate’s level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, etc.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care)
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
• 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution
• Formal Career Planning and Development Program
• $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development
• Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement
• Free Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support With a Registered Dietitian
• Free Personal Financial Planning Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. #IN-LNJS

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This 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.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

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