Quality Control Manager- (OCONUS)

American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) is seeking Quality Control Manager candidates to work on upcoming overseas projects in Europe and the Middle East. A U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance is required for this position, which also requires U.S. citizenship. Please only apply if you are a US Citizen holding a secret level (or higher) security clearance.

American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) has established itself as one of the leading construction firms in the Department of State, Overseas Building Operations (OBO) program. We continue to win important contracts and projects throughout this program and others. We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference and are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our rapidly expanding team. Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of them is treated as such. In keeping with this philosophy we offer a competitive benefits package including: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid federal holidays, long- and short- term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, and a 401K matching program.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the effective implementation of U.S. Government contract documents in construction activities to achieve quality and safety. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and execute the Quality Control Program on site
• Inspect and perform testing coordination and control
• Supervise workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure high productivity and high technical integrity
• Formulate, document and maintain quality control standards and on-going quality control objectives
• Manage and review the submittal register
• Check material, design, shop and as-built drawings
• May be required to manage a team of Quality Control Engineers
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Operations Manager

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must have an active U.S. SECRET level security clearance 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Quality Control
• Minimum of 10 years of experience implementing construction quality control programs for similar projects
• Must be proficient in project management tools and software, such as, RMS, ProjNet, SharePoint, etc.
• Completed USACE course entitled “Construction Quality Management for Contractors
• Must be willing to work overseas

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• International construction industry experience interacting with various diverse culture
• Experience operating as the Quality Control Manager on large valued projects over $100M
• Professional Engineer Certification 
• Previous experience in US Government funded projects a plus (NAVFAC, DOS OBO, USAID or USACE preferred)

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are not exhaustive, but are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions in accordance with applicable law, provided that the individual does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others when performing such essential functions.  

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, among other things, use hands to grasp and reach up with arms overhead, including manual dexterity to operate office equipment, filing, and perform specialized skills. The employee must have the ability to   stoop, squat, stand, walk, twist, balance, climb (ladder and stairs of high-rise building), kneel, crouch, speak, carry, and hear. The employee must have the ability to lift, carry, push or pull and move up to 15 pounds of weight without assistance. The job imposes a demand for physical agility and mobility, including the ability to maneuver safely throughout the work site. This position will require the use of personal protective equipment while present in active construction zones. The employee must be able to hear warning sounds and alarms, communicate effectively with coworkers and follow spoken directions.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

The position requires a high degree of concentration in a busy environment.   There is a substantial demand for analyzing, perceiving, comprehending, rapid decision making and exercising sound judgment to ensure individual and coworker safety in a potentially dangerous environment.  Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines is critical.  

Environmental Demands:

The position entails working on a busy construction site overseas, generally away from the employee’s family, and in countries whose laws and social norms may be much more restrictive than in the United States, with the potential for occasional periods of social unrest, military action, interruption of normal services such as electricity and water, natural disasters, and the like.

Work involves a 60-hour workweek, 6 days a week/ 10 hours per day. Flexibility with hours/days is required. Individuals must have comfort working in a high-stress environment and be able to perform the above activities in extreme hot, cold, humid, and wet conditions depending on location and season. Exposure to construction equipment and sharp tools, including power tools, and materials. Some exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, potential electric shock, significant heights and high noise level, including high-pitched noises.  Some potential exposure to dust, fumes, smoke and airborne particles.  

NOTE:                   The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned this position.  They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with the position.