- Promote and maintain effective communications and relations with project management, project team, authorized inspectors, and engineer or client as required.
- Coordinate quality control staffing needs on the project and assign responsibilities to qualified personnel.
- Assist project team in setting up the quality site-specific plans, hold points, and preparing for project kick-off and pre-job planning meetings.
- Assist in identifying the proper Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and other documentation for the project.
- Support the project team in the development and implementation of project quality plans and supplemental procedures as needed.
- Facilitate resolution of issues by working with the Project Manager.
- Monitor and report any quality incident to district leadership.
- Oversee code compliance for work.
- Assist in coordinating authorized inspection services for the project.
- Research and answer technical questions; assist in the interpretation of construction codes and standards.
- At least 3+ years of construction experience supporting quality operations, preferably on electrical and/or transit type projects.
- ISO 9001 – 2015 and ASQ CQA certifications are preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or a state PE license, OR relevant experience.
- Ability to travel and/or relocate as needed.
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Quality Specialist - Ottawa, Canada - Kiewit
Description
Requisition ID:
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District
Department: Quality
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Quality Specialist for Kiewit's Mass Electric Transportation district, you will be responsible for administering Kiewit's quality plan at the project and field level. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that quality standards and procedures are disseminated and implemented by all project teams. You will perform and report on internal quality system audits and assist in the overall administration of internal audit programs relating to quality.
District Overview
Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, and an industry leader in transit and rail systems' construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. MEC specializes in the installation of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), Signaling and Train Control, Communications, and Control Centers.
At MEC we maintain our commitment to hire the best people, provide the training needed to keep up with the demands of today's work environment, and the opportunities to grow and advance within our organization. As the most experienced installer of rail and transit systems in North America, MEC takes pride in being recognized as the Systems Contractor of Choice delivering innovative solutions through aligning our technical expertise with our client's objectives. We self-perform most disciplines providing time, cost, and scheduling efficiencies, as well as in-house expertise, resulting in seamless performance for our clients.
Location
This person will work on a large transit rail project in Ottawa, ON.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
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Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation: $120,000 - $85,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.