Quality Manager

WHAT WE DO:

Bowen is an employee-owned national construction company that works primarily in the Water, Wastewater, Industrial and Energy sectors. Regularly listed as one of ENR's top 50 environmental contractors, Bowen works on projects that improve the quality of the air we breathe and the water we use every day. When you turn on the faucet, flush the toilet or flip the light switch - you are using the infrastructure that Bowen builds and maintains every day. Bowen self-performs site work, concrete, underground utility work, structural steel, equipment setting, millwright, mechanical and process piping and boilermaker construction.

WHO WE ARE:

At Bowen our purpose is growing people, and our team is our greatest asset. We share credit for success and never walk away from a problem when there is a challenge. We have genuine concern for others. We are employee-owned. We work hard every day to build the toughest projects. We are not perfect, and we will always aim to continuously improve. If you are a hardworking, creative person who is seeking to build a career, let us know. We are growing, and we need your help.

SUMMARY:

The primary function of this role is to support in the development and implementation of all quality related procedures and processes; to improve project quality by recommending correct construction methods to subcontractors and company personnel prior to installation and during installation; identify substandard work; and remedy corrective action during construction. The person in this role will have extensive travel and ensure that all products and services meet requirements through being an integral part of the construction process by means of coaching, educating, and mentoring.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for promoting a safe working environment and setting an example for field personnel
• Conducts periodic Safety Observations and report findings to Site Safety Staff
• Develop a good working relationship with project team (management and field).
  • Develop a good working relationship with job inspectors/owners.
  • Assist/Direct project team in proper storage requirement procedures for all onsite materials.
  • Assist/Direct project team in proper maintenance requirements for all onsite equipment.
  • Assist/Direct project team in the collection, tracking and filing the required data to ensure compliance with governing specifications/Codes.
    • Create turnover packages
    • Job specific Pre-pour checklist
    • Weld mapping
    • Maintenance logs Including:
  • Rotation Logs
  • Lubrication Logs
  • Blow down logs
  • Alignment logs
  • Storage logs
• Answer specification related questions.
• Ensure each project stays within specifications.
• When specifications are not met, work with the project team and owner to develop a solution.
• Oversee, coordinate, and/or test welders for BEC Projects.
• Maintain all welder certification records for appointed projects o Forward information to the Corporate Office upon project completion.
• • Assist Corporate Quality Manager in the development and qualification of welding procedures.
  • Assist in the execution of Coded repairs per the Quality Manual and applicable Code.
  • Conduct random audits, as specified by the Corporate Office, for compliance and adherence to BEC's Quality Program. Utilize the data collected from these audits to assist field operations in determining appropriate improvements.
  • Coordinate and conduct quality training for field staff. P91 welding, Manual compliance.
  • Assist Corporate Quality Manager in the development and revision of BEC's Quality Program.
  • Conduct source inspections of vendors and subcontractors.
  • Ensure vendors and subcontractors are in compliance with project specifications.
  • Review bid documents and provide recommendations to the project team that comply with BEC's Program, client requirements, manufactures recommends and applicable Code.
  • Responsible for educating project team.
  • Ensure adherence to the Quality Program.
  • Witness and document testing activities o Example - pneumatic, hydrostatic, and vacuum testing.
  • Perform and/or manage required NDE.
  • Attend required meetings and participate in audits.
  • Complete daily and monthly reports.
    • Submit monthly reports NLT the last working day of the month.
  • Complete NCR's and SPR's as required and assist team with Quality Short creation.
  • Responsible for Quality for all CSI Divisions (Site Work, Concrete, Mechanical, etc) of work.
  • Assist and Manage Site Quality Managers.
  • Perform reviews/evaluations for Site Quality Managers.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• AWS - CWI Certification - Must have
• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or Industrial Technology - preferred
• 10 Years of experience in the construction industry with a minimum of 3 years "handson" field experience (preferably in heavy industrial with ASME Code work)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience managing employees and working with project teams, subcontractors and owners/clients
• Interpretation of construction documents experience
• Previous experience researching corrective options and ability to make recommendations
• NACE, API, ACI, ASME, ASNT and other certification - preferred