Quality Control Officer - Horizontal Construction

William A. Hazel, Inc., a total site development contractor for over 60 years, is looking for a Quality Control Officer. The individual in this position is responsible for promoting, monitoring, and coordinating the Company’s Quality Management Plan for all projects assigned. This person will assist the Corporate Quality Control Manager and the Construction Managers in the implementation of quality control procedures and provide oversight and guidance to ensure that construction, safety, and quality standards are upheld.

Essential Functions

• Analyze daily schedule for possible high risk work items and coordinate with any lab subcontractors for each day’s work
• Manage time as required to monitor work without direction from Corporate QC Manager
• Identify and report any work deficiencies/non-conformities for tracking and resolution. Assist the Corporate QC Manager in identifying root causes
• Fill out daily reports and document regular on-site construction to ensure compliance with contract documents
• Monitor, observe, and report on field quality control for materials testing activities and coordinate routine field tests
• Inspect materials delivered to the project to verify that the materials received are accompanied by required documentation and are free of damage or defect. Check that materials are stored onsite in a manner that will protect them from weather or equipment damage.
• Be a subject matter expert for standards and specifications for projects assigned, and provide guidance for project teams
• Ensure William A. Hazel, Inc receives documentation of QA tests and inspections, document through pictures when QA documents are not available
• Create and provide records related to quality system to document control procedures
• Coordinate with the Corporate QC Manager to determine weekly high-risk items for William A Hazel, Inc. that will need higher levels of oversight and monitor them accordingly
• Must feel comfortable working with teams in the field as well as attending meetings in the office
• Review hazard analysis, contractor work plans, progress reports, quality reports, and other tasks assigned by the Corporate QC Manger
• Identify conflicting or unclear project requirements and notify Project Management Staff
• Actively coordinate with the Corporate Quality Control Manager
• Maintain relationships with QA inspectors and ensure William A Hazel, Inc. is not held responsible for requirements above and beyond those specified in the contract

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol test.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Ability to read and comprehend contract documents, including complex plans, specifications, and shop drawings
• Knowledge of concrete, asphalt, earthwork, and/or utility construction methods and testing
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Experience coordinating inspection duties with multiple simultaneously operating crews
• Willing and able to obtain the following certifications within 6 months of hiring:
• OSHA 10
• First Aid/CPR
• Virginia DEQ Storm Water Inspection
• Virginia DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection
• VDOT ESCCC
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Transportation is the responsibility of the employee. If the driving of a company vehicle is required, then the guidelines of the company’s driver qualifications standards must be met.
• Must be able to pass all required contract security and citizenship requirements

Education and Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ experience managing or responsible for quality assurance/control for highway, site development, paving, utility relocations, or related experience. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to two years of relevant field experience.
• Experience on either DOT, Municipal, or USACE projects
• Knowledge of VDOT, WVDOH, or FHWA standards
• Knowledge of ISO 2015:9001
• Knowledge of USACE RMS CM and EM-385-1-1
• Knowledge of VDOT, AASHTO, and/or ASTM test procedures
• Preferred certifications:
• USACE QCM
• Virginia DEQ RLD
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control
• VDOT Asphalt Field Level 1
• VDOT Concrete Field Level 1
• VDOT Soils and Aggregate Compaction
• VDOT Pavement Marking
• VDOT Guardrail Installation Training (GRIT)

Benefits

• Paid time off, health, dental, life and disability insurance.
• Education assistance
• 401k/matching

William A. Hazel, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.