Industrial Group Quality Manager at Sundt Construction, Inc. in Tempe, Arizona

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Job Summary

The Group Quality Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all construction projects undertaken by the organization adhere to the highest quality standards and meet regulatory requirements. This position involves overseeing and implementing quality management systems, processes, and procedures to guarantee the delivery of projects that meet or exceed client expectations. The Group Quality Manager collaborates with various departments within the construction group to establish and maintain a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

This position is a traveling role, up to 70% traveling throughout the year to project/offices throughout the US

Key Responsibilities

1. Audits project and area quality programs seeking continuous improvement.
2. Develops and implements the corporate quality training programs in collaboration with operations and workforce development.
3. Develops and maintains a Group Quality Management Plan.
4. Establishes, monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPls) for business groups and project teams to ensure continuous improvement. Analyzes group's KPls; evaluates trends and provides improvement strategies.
5. Hires, promotes and retains key talent in Quality groupwide working with the group leadership on developing current and future leaders in Quality.
6. Oversees all aspects of the ASME certification process.
7. Participates in activities to support the company's strategic planning efforts.
8. Prepares contract specific inspection and test plans.
9. Provide primary technical support to all group and project personnel.
10. Responsible for the development, maintenance and enforcement of the quality procedures and objectives of the group.
11. Reviews RFQ packages for quality related items that would add extra costs to a proposal, and prepare a summary of these items for sales engineers and/or estimators.
12. Works with Area Quality Managers to develop and implement project specific quality management plans.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. 10+ years managing quality programs in construction.
2. Bachelor's Degree (preferred but not required).
3. Experience in managing quality programs for water/wastewater, mining, advanced technology, heavy manufacturing, power generation, and industrial construction.
4. Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing (preferred but not required).
5. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
6. Regular travel will be required for this position.
7. Strong knowledge of quality standards (ASME, ASTM, ACI, etc.).

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
6. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
8. Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day
9. Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program