Construction Quality Assurance Specialist

About MGE
MGE Underground is a rapidly growing utility infrastructure contractor serving utility companies from our Paso Robles headquarters and regional hubs throughout California. Our mission is to support our clients’ expanding utility and infrastructure requirements by positioning MGE as the leading provider of innovative construction solutions at the best value.

Our Core Values
Safety | Continuous Development | Respect | Integrity | Performance | Trust | Fun

How You Can Make an Impact
The Construction Quality Assurance Specialist will oversee and audit the quality of every construction project. Ensure that the construction projects are planned and executed in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards, and requirements of MGE and the contract. This position will work with all departments to develop and execute QA plans to meet and exceed company and customer requirements. Monitoring of activities, including results, infractions, providing analysis and identifying areas of improvement for the project and quality teams.

How You Will Contribute

• Provide construction quality assurance reviews, audits, oversight, and advice to project teams during construction, and project completion.
• In collaboration with the Project Management Department, monitor and control project Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs) to ensure compliance with contract requirements and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide oversight in schedule reviews, ensure customer deadlines are met and project closeout paperwork is completed.
• Manage an overall Construction QA performance dashboard to monitor and report on construction quality for every project.
• Manage submission and tracking of all construction audits and closeout completion requirements, ensuring timely submission.
• Complete and Process Go-Backs and IDOCs.
• Work with General Foreman, Foreman, and Project Management to ensure all projects are completed to customer specification and submitted correctly.
• Create and maintain reports, KPIs, dashboards, forecasting, and tracking for the quality department and other departments.
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvement opportunities.
• Provide training to other team members on construction standards and quality assurance procedures.
• Provide backup and support to other Quality department team members and other departments.
• Build relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

What You Bring to the Table

• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Technical and creative writing skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
• Perform work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to quickly learn new software, systems, and technologies.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Understand and follow all applicable safety regulations.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn all department policies and procedures. 

Your Prior Experience

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Desired: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K 

• Flexible Time-off Policy that promotes a culture of freedom and responsibility for paid time-off.
• Multiple monitors, standing desks, and other ergonomic equipment to match your work style.
• Monthly birthday celebrations, team lunches, company-wide employee recognition events, and other employee engagement opportunities.
• Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.
• Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling, legal consultation, financial consultation, ID recovery, emotional well-being resources, dependent care resources, and crisis consultation.