Quality Control Specialist Jobs in Houston, TX

This position does not require relocation, however, it requires rotational travel for a minimum of 3 weeks at a time, with one weekend home (typical).

Conti Federal Services is a leading global construction and engineering company that has delivered some of the most demanding projects for the U.S. federal government. With roots dating back more than 115 years, Conti Federal specializes in disaster preparedness and recovery, classified and secure construction, critical infrastructure, and environmental remediation. We offer world-class service to our clients while remaining committed to our core values of safety, integrity, and compliance.

With offices located worldwide, the Conti Federal team prides itself on its diverse workforce and promotes an entrepreneurial and energetic atmosphere. We are looking for a candidate with a can-do attitude who wants to join our growing team, which is filled with boundless professional opportunities and career progression. We are committed to individual career development by offering a challenging yet learning-oriented culture that seeks to retain and promote from within the organization.

If you are looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic company, we want to hear from you!

To learn more about Conti Federal, please visit http://www.contifederal.com/

General Position Description

Manage project quality requirements in civil and structural construction. Responsibilities include daily quality control reporting, subcontractor management, submittal management, conducting quality phase meetings and frequent field quality control inspections aimed at preventing contract non-conformance. Must be able to demonstrate and be champion of continuous process improvement throughout the project and company.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collects, processes, and analyzes data to formulate a solution.
• Coordinates with the Project Manager to ensure timely submission of daily reports.
• Writes clear and concise documents.
• Studies and masters all aspects of the contract, specifications, addendum, pre-bid information, and plans.
• Establishes excellent working and professional relationships with the clients and their representatives and/or field inspectors.
• Attentively executes responsibilities/tasks with accuracy and precision. Pays close attention to details.
• Maintains the project Non-Conformance Report Logs and timely generates accurate reports on actions and trends.
• Gathers data and creates user friendly reports for management action on project performance measurables for Quality, including rework costs, first time quality, non-conformance reports, etc.. Uses this data to drive continuous improvement.
• Conducts and accurately documents all project meetings and timely records, issues, and distributes minutes.
• Continually strives to improve processes and procedures to reduce waste. Develops or discovers new methods to make the company more competitive and profitable.
• Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
• Performs multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising values or quality.
• Coordinates the availability of adequate testing personnel, equipment and laboratory compliance.
• Ensures activities and actions (i.e., submittals, work plans, schedules, pre-construction meetings with client) are conducted in a timely manner to ensure effective project startup.
• Reviews the specifications and knows the client expectations for deliverables. Ensures compliance through in-depth reviews of the project documents including the safety and health plan, work plans, and quality control plans.
• Knows the schedule and estimate strategy. Ensures the quality management systems are properly integrated to provide the most efficient and goal-oriented program possible.
• Reviews test methods and procedures with in-house technicians and subcontractor labs. Discusses the requirements with the Superintendent to ensure all testing is performed according to the proper procedures and all of the data is properly collected.
• Ensures incoming products and materials are acceptable (i.e., specification, grade, timeliness).
• Initiates, communicates, and tracks non-conformance corrective actions. Discusses resolution ideas with the project team and properly dispositions.
• Conducts the Three Phase Quality System at the project level on a daily basis. Works with the project team to ensure meetings are thorough and conducted in a timely manner.
• Oversees the assembly of Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) documents, whether self-performed or written by a team member, Subcontractor, or other. Ensures compliance for each phase from initial schedule to final printing and distribution.
• Complies with safety procedures/policies and addresses and/or elevates non-compliance among all employees, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Leads the Project Management team in the preparation of technical project submittals. Ensures the completeness and quality of every submittal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• For Security Clearance Requirements – must be a US Citizen, as required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management with a minimum of 5 years of construction experience on construction similar to the size and scope of this project. Federal construction experience preferred.
• Current USACE Construction Quality Control for Contractors certification.
• Proficient in the Three Phases of Control Quality Management System utilized by USACE and other Federal Government Agencies.
• Training in and experience with the USACE Resident Management System (RMS) 3.0.
• Experience with submittal management.
• Must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability.
• Ability to read and understand contract drawings and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.).
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, crawling or stretching.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Pay/Benefits

Conti Federal offers great benefits. We provide medical, dental and vision on the first day of your employment. Life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, EAP, wellness programs and many other optional programs are offered as well.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

Conti Federal is an equal opportunity employer and does not promote or enforce any preferences or workforce balancing on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, or national origin.