AYKO Group WA Patriot JV is seeking a Project/Quality Control Manager to join our team in Gig Harbor, WA in support of projects at Naval Base Kitsap installations including Bremerton, Silverdale, Manchester, Port Angeles, Whidbey Island, Indian Island, and Everett, WA. We are looking for a motivated, self-starter who wants to seek growth, knowledge, challenges, and a place to find community and give back. The ideal candidate will promote and protect the interest of AYKO Group WA Patriot JV in all safety matters at the project site assigned, proactively put safety best practices in place, effectively communicate with the project team including NAVFAC personnel, and commit to maintaining a clean and organized site.
About AYKO Group WA Patriot JV AYKO Group WA Patriot JV is a joint venture comprised of AYKO Group, an 8a small business firm headquartered in Honolulu, HI, and Washington Patriot Construction LLC, headquartered in Gig Harbor, WA. This joint venture was formed in pursuit of federal contracts with NAVFAC Northwest and other federal agencies. We currently have a Multiple Award Construction Contract with NAVFAC NW under which we have ongoing projects at several naval installations in the Naval Base Kitsap areas noted above. Our successful and proven approach to serving the Navy in the Kitsap region makes our firm worth considering when contemplating your future in the industry.
General Information
Full Time Position: 40 hours/week
Reports to: Project/Quality Control Manager
Salary Range: $95,000 - $135,000 per year
Job Location: Gig Harbor, WA and various project sites as required
Major Duties:
Quality Control
- QC Manager is required to attend various meetings (i.e. partnering, QC meeting, coordination and mutual
understanding meeting, etc);
- Manage, organize and conduct the QC meeting.
- Perform the three phases of control except for those phases of control designated to be performed by QC
Specialists.
- Perform submittal review and approval.
- Ensure testing is performed and provide QC certifications and documentation required per contract.
- Review and familiarize oneself with contract documents.
- The QC Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the three phases of control and documentation performed by the QC Specialists, testing laboratory personnel and any other inspection and testing personnel required by contract.
- Review plans, specifications, and subcontractor questions for missing or lacking information and submit
Request For Information (RFI) to Designer of Record (DOR) or contracting officer representative (COR);
- Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports (i.e. daily progress, quality control, preparatory checklist, initial checklist, follow up checklist, etc.).
- Coordinate with subcontractors, clients and vendors to schedule execution of work.
- Plan construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.
- Input critical project information into project tracker.
Safety
- Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues.
- Assist in compliance with safety program and safety indoctrinations.
- Ensure Global Harmonization Standards (GHS) and all safety/regulatory posters are posted and up to date.
Project Manager
- Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements.
- Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.
- Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to
budgetary limitations.
- Assist Superintendent/Foreman in material take off and ordering.
- Estimate smaller projects and change orders for approval by operations manager and/or president.
- Acquire equipment and material and monitor inventory to timely handle
- Track change orders for time, costs, and justification.
- Investigate damage, accidents, or delays to ensure proper procedures are executed.
- Submit invoices and receipts to office with proper job coding.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Required/Recommended:
- Construction management, engineering, architecture, engineering technology, building construction or building science Bachelors degree required, Masters degree preferred.
- Current certification in “Construction Quality Management for Contractors” or willing get certified.
- OSHA 30 hr certification or willing to get certified.
- USACE/NAVFAC 40 hour EM-385 Awareness class or willing to get certified.
- Other recommended safety, scheduling, project management training and certifications.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum of 5 year’s experience as a project manager, superintendent, QC manager, project engineer or
construction manager.
- Leadership skills and capacity to manage high stress situations.
- Ability to multi-task and manage various projects and project elements simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal direction for project execution.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability/desire to assist in the field where and when needed.
- Estimating and pricing material needed from take-off for project bid, change orders, or execution in field.
Key Competencies
- Professional Ownership (Responsibility & Accountability)
- Solutions oriented with professional excellence
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to conditions that include, but are not limited to, weather, fumes or airborne particles, exposure to dust and asphalt, and moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment. Conditions can also include risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment can often be loud.
The Quality Control Manager is regularly required to:
- Walk, climb stairs, sit, and stand.
- Talk and hear at normal levels.
- Use hands and fingers to operate tools and other business machines.
- Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
