ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES
Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies 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.
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 package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.
LOCATION: This position requires onsite presence at our project site in Hot Springs, AR. Per diem will be provided for those willing to travel or relocate from other locations and work onsite.
Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00
ABOUT THE JOB
The Tepa Companies are seeking an experienced Construction Quality Manager to support a historical rehabilitation project at Hot Springs National Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
This role is ideal for a construction professional with strong knowledge of commercial, federal, or historical building construction and previous experience working with mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection systems. The Quality Manager will assess the quality of construction activities performed by subcontractors and ensure building systems are installed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, applicable codes, and other project requirements.
This individual will work closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, subcontractors, designers, inspectors, and other project stakeholders to identify potential issues early, coordinate inspections and testing, and ensure deficiencies are properly addressed.
Job Functions:
- Oversees construction projects from start to finish, with a focus on quality control.
- 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 superintendent, foreman and subcontractor responsible for the definable feature of work prior to the start of each new phase of the work. Notify the Government personnel as required and document these meetings in the daily QC report.
- Independently reviews plans, specifications, construction cost data, and other contract documents to identify potential quality risk factors.
- 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.
- Independently performs specified or required tests to verify that control measures are adequate to provide a product which conforms to contract requirements.
- Oversees work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
- Collaborates with the project superintendent and maintains the project "as-built" drawings daily.
- 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.
- 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.
- Independently verifies that necessary inspections, approvals, and certifications by appropriate agencies are completed.
- Assembles and forwards project closeout documents.
- Uses discretion to stop work if necessary to resolve matters that affect safety, quality and/or inhibit the logical progress of work.
- Advises on changes to methods and materials for use in projects.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
- 5+ years of Construction Management experience
- Experience using project management systems to process drawings, product data, calculations, test reports, and closeout documentation.
- Strong understanding of how complex building systems are installed, inspected, tested, and commissioned.
- Ability to effectively communicate quality expectations in the field and coordinate with project stakeholders to support timely issue resolution.
- Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry
- Ability to utilize current programs, as well as the ability to create and administer new QC programs
- Ability to manage time efficiently
- Must possess ability to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing
- OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety & Health training within the last 5 years
- First aid/CPR certification
- Must be able to pass a drug screen and back ground check in compliance with federal regulation
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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