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Quality Assurance Associate

Avacend, Inc.

Quality Assurance Associate

Atlanta, GA +1 location
Paid
  • Responsibilities
    • Implement and maintain the project quality plans and procedures.
    • Act as an interface between project sites, procurement inspections, corporate offices, and clients.
    • Responsible for the management of Field QC staff on assigned project Sites.
    • Establishes implements and maintains site quality program. 
    • Coordinates with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, regulatory representatives and field to ensure that work is done correctly.
    • Assures work on-site meets applicable codes and specifications.
    • Develops and administers site specific Quality Programs.
    • Surveillance/Audits of site Contractor Quality Control Programs.
    • Responsible in all aspects of welder qualification on-site testing.
    • Responsible for issuance, control and coordination of Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) and Non Destructive Examination (NDE) contacts.
    • Establishes inspection plan and track inspections/actions identified.
    • Approves site testing such as soils testing, concrete placement and grout breaks, hydro tests, and NDE testing and verify tests are properly documented.
    • Reviews and controls documentation for the certification of construction equipment and testing equipment.
    • Reviews turnover packages prior to handoff to Startup.
    • Assists in the coordination of punchlist walkdowns/inspections; establishes and manages the punchlist.
    • Collating Quality Control documentation for final handover to Owner.
    • Interfaces with clients and government officials.
    • Develops and implements quality programs that assist projects and division to meet company and division quality goals and expectations.
    • May act as Quality Consultant for internal and external clients.
    • May act as temporary project fill-in for lower level quality professionals.
    • Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports.
    • Acts as mentor to other quality professionals.
    • Implements Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and adheres to Performance Management programs in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, and Guidelines.
    • Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
    • Supervises work of others. 
    • Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates including other site QC inspectors and site QC representatives (technicians, specialists).

    Required Skills

    • Knowledge of National and/or International Rules and Regulatory Requirements.
    • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
    • Knowledge of project budget process and tools.
    • Knowledge of department budget process and tools.
    • Knowledge of Project controls.
    • Risk assessment/management.
    • Administrative policies and procedures.
    • Construction Project Management Systems.
    • Conceptual planning ability.
    • Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration.
    • Ability to effectively interface with client and government officials.
    • Communication skills.
    • Ability to effectively manage emergency situations.
    • Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs.
    • Ability to write detailed reports.
    • Human Relations skills.
    • Conflict Management skills.
    • Leadership skills (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising).
    • Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work).
    • Problem solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve).
    • Project management skills.
    • Time reporting systems.
    • Expense reporting policies and procedures.

     

    CERTIFICATIONS:

     

    • Certification in discipline (e.g.: American Welding Society (AWS), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Institute for Supply Management (ISM)) or relevant geographical equivalent certification is desired.

    Required Experience

    • Experience: 5+ years as Superintendent with degree, or 8+ years without degree.
    • High School Diploma or geographical equivalent qualification preferred. 
    • 4 year degree in Engineering, Quality, Business or geographical equivalent qualification in a related discipline is desired.

     

  • Qualifications
    • Knowledge of National and/or International Rules and Regulatory Requirements.
    • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
    • Knowledge of project budget process and tools.
    • Knowledge of department budget process and tools.
    • Knowledge of Project controls.
    • Risk assessment/management.
    • Administrative policies and procedures.
    • Construction Project Management Systems.
    • Conceptual planning ability.
    • Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration.
    • Ability to effectively interface with client and government officials.
    • Communication skills.
    • Ability to effectively manage emergency situations.
    • Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs.
    • Ability to write detailed reports.
    • Human Relations skills.
    • Conflict Management skills.
    • Leadership skills (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising).
    • Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work).
    • Problem solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve).
    • Project management skills.
    • Time reporting systems.
    • Expense reporting policies and procedures.

     

    CERTIFICATIONS:

     

    • Certification in discipline (e.g.: American Welding Society (AWS), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Institute for Supply Management (ISM)) or relevant geographical equivalent certification is desired.
  • Locations
    Atlanta, GA • Sandy Springs, GA