Quality Assurance Lead - Construction

KS Engineers, P.C. (KSE) is a mid-size engineering and construction management firm ranking in the ENR Top 500 for design and ENR Top 100 for construction management. We are headquartered in Newark, NJ, with regional offices in New York City and Newburgh, NY; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA; Mount Laurel and Mount Arlington, NJ; and Rocky Hill, CT. The firm provides engineering, construction management, and land surveying services to both public and private sector clients. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KS Engineers, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position - Construction Quality Assurance Lead Personnel (CQLP)

Reports to – Quality Manager

General Qualities:

- Ability to communicate as a valued team member with colleagues and clients of all levels.

- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.

- Reliable means of transportation and a valid driver’s license.

- Willingness to obtain additional certifications.

- Work well with a team and individually.

- Familiarity with Construction industry codes.

- Responsive to Client and other KSE Manager/ needs, and all other duties as assigned.

Technical Responsibilities:

- Provide overall leadership to ensure work is constructed in compliance and work quality is accurately documented through transparent and traceable record keeping and reporting.

- Perform periodic audits to verify adherence to QA/QC Management Plan.

- Maintain applicable industry reference standards and facilitate project access to relevant team members.

- Develop and implement a project Quality Control orientation program to ensure project team members are familiar with the requirements of the project QA Management Plan

- Contribute to interpretation dissemination and communication of project quality assurance requirements to relevant staff, including field crews and craft supervision.

- Assist in document management to ensure all project documents are updated and current to reflect any changes, revisions, etc.

- Assist in the procurement, buy-out, and management of subcontractors, suppliers/vendors to ensure subcontract /vendor agreements capture the required quality-related scope of work.

- Prepare and submit accurate Quality Assurance project status and project reports.

- Actively participate in the RFI process to ensure timely receipt, review, and response close out.

- Monitor project work for non-compliance issues and ensure corrective measures are approved, executed, and closed out with documented acceptance.

Education and Professional Licenses/Registrations

- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and relevant experience.

- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience with major bridge/roadway/airport construction

- ACI field testing certification

- NICET level IV certification or equivalency preferred

- AWS Certified Welding and ICC Certified Bolting highly desirable

Professional Development:

- Willing to pursue professional development, training, and licensing

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.