U.S. Engineering

Builds and maintains mechanical building systems

Quality Control Manager

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Full-timeKansas City, MO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or construction management is required; alternatively, a high school diploma with quality-control experience and certifications will be considered.
At least five years of related experience is required.
Knowledge of a wide range of construction materials, methods, and techniques is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and persuasion, are required to develop and maintain effective professional relationships.
Strategic thinking and effective problem-solving skills are required.
Time-management and organizational skills are required.
Strong negotiation and conflict-management skills are required.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver results is required.
Ability to seek knowledge of new technical practices in the controls industry is required.
Ability to assist multiple projects simultaneously is required.
Ability to speak clearly, exercise good judgment, and work under pressure is required.
Ability to perform physical activities including walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, lifting, and sitting or standing while using a telephone, keyboard, and computer monitor is required.
Routine driving to project sites is required; travel, temporary assignments, or relocation to manage projects outside the regional office area may be required.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States full time without requiring future employment visa sponsorship.
Offers are contingent on completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate on-site quality-control activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.
Create, update, and maintain the project submittal log and other project-specific quality-control reports.
Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications, directly and by leveraging the knowledge and experience of others on the project team when necessary.
Chair and document weekly quality-control meetings with the superintendent and provide written minutes as specified in project-specific contract documents.
Provide daily quality-control reports documenting construction conformance with project standards and address nonconformances constructively and promptly to achieve the required outcome.
Conduct preparatory, initial, and follow-up meetings to establish the required standard of care for each definable feature of work.
Verify and document that project materials conform to approved submittals, are appropriately handled and stored, and are acceptable for use.
Conduct preconstruction meetings with new and existing subcontractors and the superintendent at least two days before each new work phase to discuss quality-related issues.
Coordinate and document testing and commissioning of building systems.
Maintain project as-built drawings daily.
Assemble and forward project closeout documents, including operations and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and warranties.
Stop work when necessary to resolve matters affecting safety or quality, or inhibiting logical work progress.
Facilitate the commissioning process.
Investigate requirements in advance to anticipate unusual installation needs and expedite inspection and sign-off procedures.
Push back on requests that fall outside the contract scope.
Identify cost-efficient ways to meet contract requirements for specification conformance and system sign-off.
Actively participate in finding solutions to quality-control issues.
Oversee and review the documentation and physical-inspection phases of the workflow, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to produce and document a quality product.

U.S. Engineering has been an industry leader through constant innovation and a willingness to evolve. The construction industry changes rapidly, and we cultivate a dynamic workplace where even our newest team members can influence change and make an impact. We know that our most valuable asset is our people. Join us!

Quality Control Manager
The Quality Control Manager plans, directs and coordinates all on-site QC activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

Create, update and maintain the project submittal log and all other project specific quality control reports.
Review 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.
Chair and document weekly QC meetings with the superintendent and provide written minutes as described in project specific contract documents.
Provide daily QC reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard and constructively confronts non-conformances to produce the desired outcome in a timely manner.
Conduct preparatory, initial and follow-up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature of work.
Verify and document 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.
Conduct preconstruction meetings with new and existing subcontractors and the superintendent at least two days prior to the start of each new phase of the work to discuss issues that affect quality.
Coordinate and document the testing and commissioning of building systems.
Maintain the project "as-built" drawings on a daily basis.
Assemble and forward project closeout documents that include O&M manuals, as-builts and warranties.
Stop work if necessary to resolve matters that affect safety, quality and/or inhibit the logical progress of work.
Facilitate the commissioning process.
Conduct upfront investigation to help foresee unusual installation requirements and expedite the inspection/sign off procedures.
Push back when requests are made outside the scope of the contract.
Find cost efficient ways to fulfill contract requirements related to specification conformance and system sign off.
Be an active participant of finding a solution when QC issues arise.

Job Scope:
The Quality Control Manager will have direct oversight and review of the entire documentation and physical inspection phase of the workflow process and while working with internal and external stakeholders to produce and document a quality product.

Education & Experience:

B.S. degree in engineering or construction management.
Minimum five years of related experience.
Combination of high school diploma with QC experience and certifications will be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of a wide range of construction materials, methods, and techniques.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills, such as diplomacy, persuasion, are essential to develop and foster effective professional relationships.
Strategic thinking and effective problem-solving skills. Keeps "One Company" focus.
Time management and organizational skills.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Strong negotiation and conflict-management skills.
Ability to adapt effectively to changing priorities and deliver results.
Ability to be self-motivating and constantly be seeking to gain knowledge of new technical practices in the controls industry.
Ability to provide assistance to multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to speak clearly and exercise good judgment.
Ability to work under pressure.

Physical and/or travel demands:

Job is performed in a combination of settings, including on project site as well as in the office.
Routine driving to project sites required. May require travel or temporary assignments or relocation to manage projects outside the regional office area.
Physical demands include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, lifting, etc. Position includes sitting and standing, use of telephone, keyboard, and computer monitor.

Benefits and Compensation:

The range for this position has been established at $100,880 to $142,500 and is US Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.

This position will be posted until December 30, 2026. To apply, please visit https://www.usengineering.com/careers/job-postings/.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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About the Company

U.S. Engineering

Builds and maintains mechanical building systems

U.S. Engineering builds and maintains heating, cooling, plumbing and other mechanical systems for commercial and institutional facilities. Its businesses handle construction and renovations, with teams that plan systems, install equipment and keep buildings operating after handoff. Metalworks manufactures piping and sheet metal assemblies away from the job site, while Innovations coordinates projects around prefabricated systems. The group works for building owners and contractors through construction projects, fabrication orders and service agreements. Its U.S. operating roots date to 1893, and U.S. Engineering Holdings is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Kansas City, MO
Founded: 1893

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