QC Project Manager

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

CERTERRA (formerly RMA Companies) is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve.

We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms.

With a 60-year history, CERTERRA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Certerra – Black Eagle Consulting QC Project Manager provides assistance to the Division Manager in the areas of safety, training, planning, business development, budgeting and the completion of construction projects by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates

Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of 10 years’ construction experience

Practical knowledge of the International Building Code (IBC)

Practical knowledge of the International Code Council (ICC) Chapter 17 Special Inspection and Tests

Practical knowledge of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (“Orange Book”)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (OSHA), 30-Hour Certification.

A current and valid driver's license that will allow insurance through the company insurance provider.

Preferred Qualifications:

Nevada registered Professional Engineer

ACI Concrete Field-Testing Grade 1 Certification

NAQTC Certification (sampling &density, aggregates, asphalt)

ICC Reinforced Concrete

ICC Structural Masonry

ICC Spray Applied Fireproofing

ICC Structural Steel & Bolting

ICC Prestressed Concrete

Nuclear density gauge

Essential Skills:

Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Exhibit excellent organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and/or within Team environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate on a daily basis with the Division Manager

Formulate scopes of work and prepare fee proposals to perform materials testing and/or inspection service based on the project geotechnical report, civil & structural design drawings, project specifications, public works specifications, and current building codes.

Assign qualified/certified project personnel to specific phases or aspects of the project, on a daily basis, such as mass grading, utility installation, aggregate base placement, ICC Special inspection, Portland cement concrete flatwork, asphalt concrete paving, slurry sealing, striping and signage.

Assist in the implementation of employee training programs as directed by the Division Manager.

Schedule project personnel in an effort to meet code requirements and optimize project budgets

Perform site visits to review construction progress, answer project specific questions, and to ensure conformance with project design documents, local building codes, and company standards.

Schedule and conduct pre-construction meetings with public agencies and owners.

Attend internal pre-construction meetings with Geotechnical Engineer, and Project Inspector.

Develop and conduct job-site safety meetings.

Ensure Project Inspectors have a current set of construction design documents and applicable public works specifications.

Ensure field personnel have the project specific equipment required for their on-site duties.

Coordinate geotechnical engineering issues with geotechnical engineering staff.

Coordinate civil engineering design modifications with civil engineers.

Develop and issue Engineer of Record packages including as-built drawings, daily field reports, field testing results, sanitary sewer and storm drain video tape inspections, laboratory test results, survey data, and all other agency requirements.

Review and approve site inspectors daily field reports (DFR’s) assigned by the Division Manager

Trouble shoot construction issues in coordination with the on-site inspector and the Division Manager.

Review and approve project invoices, ensuring operations are within budget limitations.

Develop and deliver Chang Order requests to the client for over budget and/or out of scope services.

Assist in interviewing Project Inspector/Tester applicants and hire well qualified candidates as needed to maintain division workload.

Develop and maintain industry contacts through marketing efforts.

Perform materials testing/inspection on an as-needed basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.

Full-time