Construction Quality Assurance Manager

As employees of Walsh Construction Co., we are more than just builders - we are a team of professionals dedicated to shaping the communities where we live and work. Our diverse and driven workforce takes pride in delivering high-quality projects that make a lasting impact.Walsh Construction Co. is growing our Quality Assurance team in Seattle. For nearly 30 years, Walsh Quality has set the standard for high-performance durable building enclosures in the PNW family market. As Quality Assurance Manager, you'll be involved in every phase of our projects - from establishing building performance goals with owners in pre-design to collaborating with architects and consultants during design, and to guiding Walsh's comprehensive Quality Control processes during construction. Come join our nationally recognized Quality Team at Walsh Construction Co. With a focus on Building Performance, WALSH’s Quality Team assures our clients and design partners that buildings are constructed to the latest industry standards & best practices, are durable and healthy to live in, and often exceed the highest energy efficiency requirements.We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager with an architecture and/or construction background with 5 to10 of years of experience and an interest in all 6-sides of enclosure detailing to join our team.JOB SUMMARY:Assist with company-wide quality assurance activities, as well as those, which are specific to individual projects. Essential Functions:The following is designed to outline the functions and the position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.Project SpecificAssist with project risk assessmentDevelopment of project quality plans for design phaseManagement of third-party envelope consultant involvement (if retained by Walsh Construction Co.)Assist is communications with design consultantsReview QA/constructability of design documents (100% S.D. set, 50% C.D./permit set, bid set)Assist with scope clarifications / bid proposal review / contract reviewQA/coordination review of construction set documentsAssist with building envelope coordination during construction phase: pre-submittal coordination meeting, submittal process, RFI process, mockup reviewConstruction phase field review (min. 2-4 site visits per month during building envelope construction)Regional DutiesAssist with the development of training sessions for PM’s, Superintendents, and QC Coordinators (to be delivered at quarterly meetings)Assist with regional marketing of QA/QC ProgramOversight of regional warranty program and issuesCompany Wide DutiesAssist with development and distribution of construction bulletinsManagement of regional input to Lessons Learned/Project Debrief databaseResearch products, systems, materials, and methods of constructionJob ScopePerform duties with little direction given, operating from established directions and instructions. Decisions are made within general company policy constraints but occasionally require independent decision-making.The complexity of this role is high with high attention to detail and organization. The ability to work under pressure is necessary. Errors in judgement could affect the company, project owners, and employeesSupervisory ResponsibilitySome supervisory responsibility of the regions Quality Control Coordinators with Quality Director, Enclosure Superintendent, and Management. This responsibility includes employee evaluation, training, and development.Interpersonal ContactsContacts are made with others both internally and externally. The most common internal contacts are with project managers, superintendents, and field crews. The most frequent external contacts are with project owners and architects. Internal interactions tend to be face to face and external interactions are most frequently face to face with occasional video conferencing. There is some exchange of confidential/sensitive information necessitating discretion.In-Person Attendance - In-person, regular and reliable full-time attendance at a Walsh office with travel to and from construction jobsites and off-site meetings.Report to a Walsh office, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per weekOccasionally travel to and from construction jobsites and off-site meetings as requiredSpecific Job Skills:Possess general knowledge of company policies, practices and benefitsAbility to read, write, speak and understand EnglishStrong communication skillsCapacity to work in a team environmentAbility to perform independently and make decisionsAbility to read plans and specificationsGood drawing skillsAbility to interface with owners, architects, enclosure consultants, superintendents, subcontractors and suppliersUse discretion as needed with confidential/sensitive informationProficient in the use of Bluebeam, MS Office, MS Projects, and AutoCADEducation and/or Experience:Education – Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Building Science, or Construction Management; or equivalent education/experience in the construction field required.Experience – Minimum five to ten years’ experience in construction preferred.Relation to Other Jobs and Workers:Supervision or Direction Received from: Quality DirectorSupervision or Direction Given to: Does not supervise othersWorking Conditions:Physical Demands: Job involves sitting for long periods of time, using a computer, and typing on a regular basis. Additionally, use of telephone, copier, fax, as well as lift up to 15 lbs. occasionally.Environmental Conditions: Normally exposed to general office conditions, as well as construction jobsite where there is exposure to loud noise, equipment, climbing steps, climbing ladders, stooping, bending, and walking on uneven surfaces.Hours: Generally, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with some off-hours, as required. Must have reliable transportation to make frequent jobsite visits and ability to travel out of town, sometimes overnight.Salary Range is $85,000 to $105,000 annually.  Benefits include: Health, vision, and dental. Annual bonus (based on company and individual performance). Basic Life and AD&D insurance (employer paid). Disability insurance (employer paid). Wellness benefits. Paid time off. 8 paid holidays. Employee Assistance Program (employer paid), Mass transit program. Fraud resolution and identity theft services. 401(k) plan with employer match. Tuition reimbursement program.Walsh Construction Co. values our diverse communities and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. WALSH recruits, hires, trains, compensates and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veterans' status, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status unrelated to a particular job's requirements or an individual's performance and qualifications.