Calgary, AB, CA
Position Title: Quality Control Manager
Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.
At Aecon, you can count on:
- Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
- Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!
At Aecon we:
- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!
What is the Opportunity?
Safe. Trusted. Respected. Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve North America’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future. With over a century of experience, and the ability to offer diverse, comprehensive services, Aecon is a preferred contractor for our clients. This includes numerous public entities and Public-Private Partnerships in North America.
Alberta Transportation has awarded Aecon with a $595 million contract for the Deerfoot Trail Improvements project, located in Calgary, Alberta. Construction will consist of seven new bridges, additional lanes, and improvements to ramps and interchanges. Construction is scheduled for completion by fall of 2027.
The Quality Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of quality management plan and procedures. The Quality Manager for construction must have at least five years of experience within the past 10 years as a Quality Manager on major infrastructure projects. This position is a full-time opportunity that will be project based.
What You'll Do Here:
- Review, and revise the Project Specific Quality Management Plan (QMP).
- Take all necessary actions to ensure the effective operation and continual improvement of the QMP.
- Prepare quality audit program and schedule; coordinate and perform internal quality audits of key processes identified in the QMP.
- Schedule and coordinate external quality audits of key processes identified in the QMP.
- Ensure that all quality audits are conducted in a timely manner and follows the project audit schedule.
- Develop and Implement the Inspection and Test Plans and accompanying checklists.
- Ensure quality inspection reports and daily reports are performed by the Quality Field Staff
- Liaise with the Project Quality Manager and Owner.
- Act as the project representative on all matters relating to the QMP.
- Understand and be familiar with the ISO 9001 Standard.
- Ensure that relevant records are maintained and retained as identified in the QMP.
- Ensure that all material certifications and/or material test results are obtained, where applicable, and are acceptable prior to incorporation of the material into the Project Work.
- Develop and implement a program for correction, prevention, and corrective action when applicable, for Non-Compliances related to the QMP and project requirements.
- Carry out quality training for all Construction staff.
- Carry out all other responsibilities in accordance with project requirements and/or Good Industry Practice.
- Perform project closeout duties to address deficiencies and quality documentation for turnover to the Owner.
- Verification of procurement documents of procured items and services for construction and installation work.
What you bring to the team:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in quality, with 5 years of experience in a management level role
- Experience working on large, complex civil infrastructure projects.
- Experience working with joint venture partnerships.
- Experience working with public, department of transportation clients.
- Experience overseeing a team of coordinators and inspectors.
- Experience and knowledge with Internationally Recognized Codes & Standards.
- Experience with managing a Quality Team, interfacing with Project Team and customer representatives.
- Experience interfacing with project owners.
- Experience in developing and/or managing audit systems.
- Experience with quality control for concrete, shotcrete, grout, earthworks, welding and coatings.
- Understanding of rules and regulations on a construction site, particularly with bridge construction.
- B.Sc. in civil engineering or a CET, or related field would be an asset.
- Must be certified as an internal or lead auditor to ISO 9001:2015.
- Knowledge using computer technology (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
- Flexible and well organized, detail oriented and multi-tasked.
- Strong communication skills, written and oral.
- Excellent ability to clearly explain advanced technical issues in manner that is easily understood.
- Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work.
The expected pay range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000.
Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.