Quality Control Manager - RailWorks

Job ID: 18279


Benefits Offering

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.





Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000 / year





Position Summary

Oversees the quality control programs of construction projects. Manages the activities of the quality control team to ensure that the work product meets the standards as set forth in the contracts and other specification documents.





Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Develops, implements, and maintains company and project-specific quality control programs and processes to meet or exceed quality goals, expectations, and plans

• Oversees quality testing and inspections; evaluates engineering, procurement, and construction activities through reviews, audits, assessments, and inspections to minimize risk and to assess effectiveness of quality control programs

• Identifies quality-related project training needs, develops materials, and oversees training

• Provides certification of compliance of construction and materials with design plans and specifications; oversees the submittal of final certification documents

• Conducts periodic site visits to review field QC effectiveness

• Interacts with other quality professionals as well as management team members on all quality issues; effectively identifies and resolves issues

• Oversees discrepancy reports, determines dispositions, tracks resolution progress, and verifies completion prior to project closure

• Directs the removal and replacement of non-conforming work and ceases production that is not in compliance with contract standards

• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates contractor and supplier activities, products, and reports for adherence to quality procedures and standards, project specifications, and applicable codes

• Identifies gaps and potential changes in quality standards that affect project operations

• Reviews and reports on the impact of new or revised regulatory requirements on the project quality program/plan

• Develops and analyzes metrics to measure effectiveness of quality control programs, and reports results

• Hires, trains, and manages performance of staff

• Handles quality-related recordkeeping and reporting.





Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction quality programs

• Knowledge of construction contracts, plans, specifications, and applicable codes

• Experience with quality program implementation, measurement, and reporting

• Experience with effectively identifying and resolving quality-related issues

• Exhibits strong management skills and can lead and motivate employees

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and training skills

• Effective client relations, influencing skills and organizational skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.





Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works outdoors at construction sites and as well as indoors

• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction

• Sits, reads, writes and uses a keyboard

• May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather

• May be exposed to loud noise.




This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.  There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.



RailWorks is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success.




RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.