Senior Quality Control Manager

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

The Tepa Companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. They deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing and technology services. Established in 2005, the Tepa Companies employ people in offices across the United States, including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits packages. Tepa Companies is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.

LOCATION - Project Sites

Tepa's Midwest Construction Team has multiple current and upcoming projects throughout the Midwest. Project sites will be discussed during interview.

Per-Diem (lodging, meals & incidentals) will be provided for qualified candidates willing to travel and work on site.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Senior Quality Control Manager will be responsible for planning and directing the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products.

Job Responsibilities

• Updates and maintains the project submittal log and all other project specific quality control reporting utilizing Construction Contractor Module of RMS, referred to as QCS, to record, maintain, and submit various information throughout the contract period. 
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications by direct review and by leveraging the knowledge and experience of others in the project team when necessary.
• Provides written daily QC reports that reinforce work activities are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard and constructively confront non-conformance to produce the requirements that comply with the contract.
• Conducts preparatory, initial, and follow-up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature of work. Verify that plans, procedures, and the proper document checklists are being used and signed off prior to the definable features of work as described in the submittal register.
• Verifies and documents that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately and are acceptable for use in the project.
• Conducts the required meetings with the USACE, superintendent, and the foreman responsible for the definable work prior to the start of each new phase of the work.   Document these meetings in the daily QC report.
• Performs specified or required tests to verify that control measures are adequate to provide a product which conforms to contract requirements.
• Schedules, documents the results of, and maintains a log of all inspections that are required to conform to the project contract requirements. Clearly document, correct and re-inspect all non-conformances prior to covering up work.
• Works with the project superintendent and maintain the project "as-built" drawings on a daily basis.
• Assembles and forwards project closeout documents.
• Stops work if necessary to resolve matters that affect safety, quality and/or inhibit the logical progress of work
• Assists Project Manager with change order proposal pricing when necessary
• Assists Project Manager with Project Schedules as necessary
• Assists Project Manager with subcontractor selection 
• Participates in Cure Process when necessary
• Helps train QC Managers as necessary
• Assists Project Manager with project, client, and subcontractor conflict resolution, has decision making authority on site as delegated by Project Manager and General Manager

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management
• 10+ years of construction management experience 
• Previous experience working on US Federal Projects (USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, VA, or similar)
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining effective quality con