QA/QC Area Manager

$145,000 - $185,000/Yr

Acco Engineered Systems - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The QA/QC Area Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of construction and welding activities across multiple project sites. This role involves implementing and maintaining QA/QC procedures in accordance with ASME codes and client-specific requirements, while leading and mentoring the QA/QC team to enhance productivity and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Area QA/QC department personnel are fully qualified and trained to execute all Quality Control functions efficiently.
• Pursue continuous process and productivity improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with management and senior staff across sales and production departments.
• Maintain compliance with all company, client, and government regulations and requirements.
• Ensure QA/QC team members demonstrate a supportive and collaborative mindset with construction and sales personnel.
• Resolve defects/issues while mitigating costs and effectively communicate findings to management.
• Maintain proper staffing levels across the assigned area to meet business needs.
• Provide continuous status updates of projects to the QA/QC Regional Manager and/or Director of QA/QC.
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of ACCO's Quality Control Program.
• Manage third-party QA/QC subcontractors when required.
• Participate in departmental and project meetings as assigned.
• Provide technical direction, support, and mentoring to the QA/QC area staff.
• Prepare and present technical and program information to team members and management.
• Maintain open lines of communication with Project Management and Construction Leadership.
• Foster a culture of accountability with QA/QC team members and subcontractors.
• Promote ACCO's Core values and participate in safety programs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role with a Quality Control Program in the construction industry.
• 5+ years of experience in a management role directing people in a construction setting.
• Associate or bachelor's degree with 10 years of overall experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current certification as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with a minimum of 10 years' experience.
• Excellent leadership skills including honesty, integrity, patience, empathy, and a strong work ethic.
• Understanding of construction quality control, codes, and general construction management.
• Experience with fabrication shop and field inspection practices.
• Effective communication skills at all levels of the business.
• Ability to interpret design drawings, specifications, and codes.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree or certification in construction management or engineering.
• Experience and understanding of various trades (sheet metal, pipe fitting, plumbing, electrical, etc.).
• ICC/ICBO/ASNT Certifications.
• Experience with CRM/PM Platforms: Bidtracer.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools: Smartsheet, Slack, Revizto, PlanGrid.
• Proficiency in Autodesk AEC Collection (Revit, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Proficient in Spanish.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $145,000 to $185,000 annually.