Director, Quality - Life Sciences & Technology

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You, as a Director, Quality, will: 

• Act as the key point leader and day-to-day champion for quality excellence in the Area

• Promote a culture of quality through biweekly Operations meetings, Area-wide presentations, project team meetings, site walk-throughs, and other ongoing ad-hoc interactions and meetings throughout Area

• Develop and maintain an appropriate team structure for full-time quality management personnel to service individual sectors and specific client requirements

• Support teams in the effective execution of quality management on their project

• Aid in the understanding of project quality requirements and key project risks

• Assist in the development of project-specific quality management plans

• Help facilitate the execution of quality management activities, including ongoing communication with key subcontractors on mechanisms for effective quality management and associated benefits

• Hold teams accountable for the effective execution of quality on their projects

• Connect project teams with available resources in Corporate support such as Construction Sciences and Enterprise Intelligence

• Promote Best Practices, Lessons Learned, Tools and Templates and hold project teams accountable for ongoing implementation

• Report on the effectiveness of the quality program and degree of implementation at each project while making recommendations for improvement

• Conduct project quality audits and hold project teams accountable for execution of audit action plans

• Develop quality management narratives for proposal submissions, including approaches for quality staff resourcing

• Contribute to project bidding process and identification of key quality assurance and quality control personnel to suit specific job challenges and risks

• Participate in client and industry presentations and events to promote EllisDon’s culture of quality

• In partnership with the Corporate QA Department and Construction Sciences, develop practical training materials and workshops to resolve gaps in the implementation of effective quality management

• Continuously improve quality management system, tools, and templates to adapt to changing needs and client requirements across all projects

• Collaborate with other Area Quality Leaders to share Best Practices and Lessons Learned, resolve quality challenges, and continuously improve quality execution across EllisDon

• Conduct Project Debriefs and collate key Lessons Learned

Is this the right role for you? 

• Ability to champion and lead the effective implementation of operational best practices, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives across all building types and throughout all sectors

• Minimum 12 years of experience in the construction industry. Familiarity with quality management systems and practices is an asset

• Working knowledge of pertinent regulations, codes, and specifications related to the construction industry

• Strong interpersonal, team leadership, and relationship building skills

• Strong negotiation skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Self-directed, motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.