Facilities & Construction - Manager Of Construction Quality Control

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Position Summary

The Manager of Construction Quality Control (MCQC) is responsible for managing and performing the daily QC responsibilities of specific assigned projects to ensure the projects are constructed in accordance with the established University standards. The MCQC role includes direct oversight and review of the entire documentation and physical inspection phase of the work flow process and working with other in-house personnel (e.g.: Project Managers, Capital Projects Director, etc.) and external personnel to produce and document quality projects. The MCQC reports directly to the Executive Director of Capital Projects.

In addition to the above, the position will require to be the facilities liaison between off campus entities & University Construction & Facilities Department director(s).

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• The MCQC will be a position required to be on the project site at all times during physical work activities.

• The MCQC will be an individual within an onsite work organization who will be responsible for overall management of project QC and have the authority to act in all QC matters.Aid in the continued development, implementation, and administer the University specific QC Plan for projects in the construction phase.

• Ensure all project personnel including CMs/ GCs/ subcontractors understand and comply with the University QC requirements.

• Certify that all submittals are in compliance with contract requirements.

• Develop the Preparatory QA/QC Meeting agendas, facilitate the Preparatory Meetings and participate in the Initial, Follow-up and Final Inspections.

• Conducts preparatory, initial and follow-up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of Construction desired for each definable feature of work. Verifies and documents that all materials received for the project are in conformance with approved submittals, and contract specifications. Verifies all onsite materials are handled and stored properly for use on the project

• Review plans and specifications to ensure requirements are met for each scope of work within assigned Projects.

• Complete necessary inspection reports and documentation.

Records daily quality control observations on all construction activities in daily inspection logs and takes photos of the progress.

• Inspect and evaluate the adequacy of work performed by contractors; Identify non-conformities, analyze root causes, and inform stakeholders of required corrective measures.

• Coordinate University QC activities with GC/ CMs

• Maintain daily project reports/ logs for assigned Projects.

• Manage and monitor required University owned material & systems testing in addition to verifying proper testing process of CM owned scope.

• Conduct pre-final/final inspections; establish punch list; and, ensure all deficiencies are corrected.

• Conduct and/or attend QC meetings.

• Verify that the assembling and submittals required by the Contractor(s) for project closeout documents include O&M manuals, as-builts and warranties and other relevant Project specific information/ data per University standards.

• Prepare documentation for each definable feature of work in their area of responsibility; Distribute written inspection/test results to appropriate project personnel/stakeholders

• Ability to organize tasks and work efficiently

• Assist the Executive Director of Capital Projects with project management related tasks in the construction phase as assigned;

• Schedule monitoring

• Financial monitoring

• Closeout phase administration

• Development & administering of scope required for Existing Facility Assessments

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university program in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Science; related field or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.

• Must have 5+ years relevant construction experience as a Quality Control Manager or worked in the construction fields for a CM/GC firm for medium ($10 million or more) construction projects.

• Must have a good understanding of applicable construction laws for local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

• Ability to communicate in written and oral formats with clients, solve problems, and attention to detail with proper paperwork.

• Ability to prioritizes and organizes own work to meet agreed upon deadlines.

• Works with others to achieve team goals.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of construction means and methods.

Unusual Working Conditions

• Able to navigate through active construction sites and adhering to all site safety requirements necessary to accomplish inspections as required for the role.

• May require evening and weekend hours.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

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