Quality Manager

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is currently seeking a Quality Control Manager who is responsible for developing and implementing our quality management system (QMS) and will be a steadfast advocate for continuous improvement to the QMS which further complements our overall growth and risk management strategies. This position is based out of Slayden's Salem office.

Slayden is a leader in the construction industry, with a primary focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. Slayden is built on strong values, hard work, and a commitment to getting the job done right. The success of our company is best expressed through our efforts to provide a safe workplace with respected employees and a committed management team. Our approach has provided steady growth in work volume, successful career development for personnel, and an extensive list of satisfied clients for more than 30 years .

Essential Functions

• Plan, direct, and supervise Quality Control (Assurance) function.
• Manage standards around Quality throughout Slayden
• Implement company quality control (assurance) program manual in compliance with company requirements.
• As required by the quality control program manual, perform activities such as audits, preparation of company standards, notification to management of quality problems, etc.
• Provide administrative and technical direction to all personnel; including personnel administration, resolution of technical problems, development/approval of in-house training, etc.
• Ensure company standards as outlined in the quality control (assurance) manual are effectively implemented.
• Ensure adequate corrective measures are implemented in cases of non-compliance.
• Report to and work closely with the Project Manager and other members of the Project Manager's office to confirm that all work is being delivered in conformance with MWHC requirements and Client specifications.
• Manage and continually improve the Design Quality Management System.
• Establish, track, and report on trends for key quality metrics including customer satisfaction.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or another related field is required; an equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training may be substituted.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience working with heavy civil engineering/infrastructure projects including construction, with 5 years of experience working with contractor and self-perform crews and 3 years of experience in a quality management role.
• Significant equivalent experience in a quality management role directly applied to areas in construction.
• Progressive responsibility and ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of quality management principles.
• Experience in the development and execution of management systems.
• Experience in auditing the application of management systems.
• Able to balance competing interests.
• Excellent organizational skills and verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Experience in reviewing projects and providing training to new or existing staff is required.
• Experience with water, wastewater treatment plant, and pipeline construction; public works construction, etc.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification by leading organizations within the quality management industry is desirable.
  
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life & AD&D, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate.
• Voluntary Benefits at a Discounted Group Rate.
• Flexible Time Off Policy (includes vacation, sick and personal time).
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program.
  
  

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment

Equal Opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.