Quality Specialist 1
Location: Houston, TX, US, 77057
Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.
Role Summary
The Quality Specialist 1 will complete entry level and routine activities to monitor and coordinate the project quality program. This position will be responsible for reviewing documents, attending meetings, and conducting walk-through inspections to learn the company's quality program. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
Autonomy & Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
Career Path: Quality Specialist 2
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
QUALITY SPECIALIST FAMILY – CORE
Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company's safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and setting an example for others
Participates in the project specific quality plan, project specific water intrusion plan, and project quality status report
Ensures that comprehensive documentation of quality assurance processes, test results and corrective actions taken
Collaborates with suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards for incoming materials
Gains knowledge of design documents in order to identify potential quality problems to assist in developing constructability review reports
Develops performance of project site observations to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner
Develops comprehension of how to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies
Utilizes basic understanding of project Contract Documents
May provide coordination and oversight to the project specific quality plan
Attends pre-planning, pre-installation and progress meetings
Conducts regular walk-through observations of construction sites to ensure compliance with the contract documents, manufacturers' instructions and industry standards
Investigates non-compliant conditions; confers with supervisor or other Quality team staff members to determine root cause and provide recommendations in work processes to eliminate reoccurrence
Utilizes internal quality assurance systems and tools to prepare reports for field superintendents, project managers and subcontractors detailing compliant and non-compliant quality conditions
Assists with the documentation of quality related information
May conduct basic constructability reviews under direct supervision
May help schedule and witness third party compliance inspections and performance verification testing
May assist in coordinating other JE Dunn teams, including VDC, Quality Group, Safety, Offsite prefabrication, and Self-Perform
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to successfully meet deadlines
Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
Proficiency in MS Office
Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications
Proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software
Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management
Knowledge of quality management systems, standards and methodologies
Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Ability to become familiar with relevant industry regulations and standards
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Education
Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management or related field (Required)
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
0-2 years construction experience and/or summer internship/co-op experience in construction (Preferred)
Working Environment
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
May require periods of overnight travel
Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Occasional activity: Bending, Reaching above Shoulder
Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)