Overview

　　Walsh is currently seeking a Quality Control Manager for our CTA RPM project in Chicago, IL.

　　This position is for the $1B+ Design-Build transit project for the CTA's Red Purple Line Modernization project, the largest capital project in CTA's history. The project is planned to be completed in 2025.

　　The Quality Control Manager is responsible for implementation, improvement and execution of the Quality management systems (QMS) and project specific quality program requirements. They ensure that the design and construction works are planned and executed in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems and requirements of the Company and contract.

　　As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

　　There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

　　Challenging, complex work

　　Creative and innovative problem-solving environment

　　Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work

　　Opportunities for growth, training, and development

　　Flexibility in career path & progression

　　Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

　　Responsibilities

　　Quality champion for a project or multiple projects, responsible for the quality management duties including quality of the works, material management, documentation and close-out to ensure safe, quality, efficient, effective and profitable project execution.

　　Coaches, mentors and trains entire project staff in quality management principles, procedures and project-specific requirements. Serves as mentor and coach to Quality staff to advance their careers at Walsh and improve retention.

　　Responsible for leading and managing quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports, Lesson Sharing and follow-up inspections.

　　Establishes, monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as QIRs for project teams to ensure continuous improvement. Analyzes project KPIs, evaluates trends and provides improvement strategies.

　　Routinely audits project quality programs seeking continuous improvement utilizing Project QC Evaluation and other auditing tools. Provides feedback to Operations and Quality Management of major QIRs, project team relationships, owner/client perceptions, and overall quality management recurring non-conformances.

　　Directs inspection, testing and documentation of the works. Schedules inspection and testing with coordination between operations, consultants, material laboratories and Client.

　　Creates and implements project specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans and other procedures as necessary. Additionally, supports with material specification review such as concrete mix design, thermal control and other quality specialized elements.

　　Responsible for risk management strategy that helps projects improve profitability by reducing risk and improving efficiency via process management and risk mitigation.

　　Maintains relationships with owners, Clients, subcontractors, design partners and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.

　　Supports Site Safety to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with established safety procedures, requirements and goals.

　　Monitors project quality costs including resources while working to better as-bid budgets. Provides feedback to optimize project billing returns, risk reporting and testing accuracy, while protecting Walsh from claim exposure. Monitors and reports rework costs via QIR system.

　　Qualifications

　　Engineering or Construction Managment Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

　　USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification preferred but not required

　　Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required to review and certify that the test, inspection, and procedures satisfy requirements

　　Limited travel for projects as necessary

　　Level 1 QCM

　　Good communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time

　　Knowledge of standards, specifications and publications of job related duties

　　The Walsh Group offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

　　Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

　　Generous Vacation Time & Paid US Holidays

　　Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

　　Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

　　Commuter Benefits Program

　　Maternity Leave Policy

　　Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

　　Term Life and AD&D Insurance

　　If hired by The Walsh Group, you must be in compliance with your employment location’s COVID-19 related requirements, if any.

　　The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [email protected] .

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

　　Job Locations US-IL-Chicago

　　Requisition ID 2024-11647

　　Position Type Experienced - Full-Time

　　Category Quality

　　Division Transportation