Quality Control Manager (Dredging Operations)

Weeks Corporation - Covington, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Covington, LA

Real Estate

About the position

As a Quality Control Manager at Weeks Marine, you will lead the Quality Control program for dredging projects, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory controls, and contractual requirements. This role involves developing project-specific quality control plans, monitoring their effectiveness, and making recommendations for improvements. You will be responsible for overseeing quality control activities on-site, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Act as Quality Control Manager at the work site to implement and manage the project specific Contractor Quality Control Plan
• Develop project specific quality control plans
• Implement the three-phase control system
• Verify compliance with the Jobsite Safety Plan and EM-385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual
• Document daily construction activities, deficiencies, and events by completing a Daily Construction Report for each contract work performed
• Monitor the Testing/Inspection Schedule to ensure that all testing required by the specifications is performed and the results are acceptable
• Conduct completion inspection of work and develop a 'punch list' of items not in conformance with the Contract requirements
• Verify that Weeks Marine is in compliance with the Contract Documents by requiring the Contractor's Independent Material Testing Laboratory to perform additional tests as required by the Specifications
• Witness and review tests, test reports and certifications for conformance with the Contract Documents
• Inspect work prior to covering or concealing work
• Review working and as-built drawings being maintained for completeness and accuracy
• Provide copies of all test results with the Daily Quality Control Report
• Maintain the submittal process and update the Submittal Register
• Verify subcontracted Inspectors and Tester Certifications
• Hold regular meetings with clients and act as communication hub between project team and client
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Possess a degree in Construction Management or a STEM field, or have a minimum of three (3) years of construction experience related to government contracts
• Alternatively, a minimum of five (5) years of experience in related construction project work, preferably in marine projects
• Ability to acquire certification for the 'Construction Quality Management for Contractors' course taught by the Corps of Engineers or Naval Facilities Engineering Command
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
• Solid negotiation skills to resolve potential conflicts
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Basic knowledge in the use of the Resident Management System (RMS/QCS-USACE) Computer Program
• Must be able to pass Federal background check for base access

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in marine projects
• Demonstrated passion for safety and excellence
• Strong work ethic and commitment to ethics and integrity

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plans with matching
• Generous paid time off