Construction Quality Manager

Braun Intertec is seeking a Transportation Construction Quality Manager to join our Duluth, MN office. We are seeking a candidate experienced in managing testing, observations and inspections on projects related to transportation construction.

Candidates must have the ability to effectively communicate with Braun Intertec project personnel, on-site staff, owners, clients, and contractor’s representatives regarding construction activities, project requirements, testing, observation, and inspection needs and results. In addition, this position be responsible for scoping and bidding work, developing relationships with clients, contractors, and owners as well as managing scope, schedule, and budget for their respective projects. This is an excellent opportunity to become a key leader of a highly successful, fast paced team. This position provides ample opportunities with a steady and growing backlog of exciting projects. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and be able to lift 50 to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the field observation and inspections staff during construction activities on large transportation projects such as transit, corridor, CMGC, and Design-Build projects.
• Actively oversee and document the progress of work in the field.
• Work with project team to understand project specifications and document construction activities.
• Prepare and/or review project documentation, including daily diaries, quantity calculations, change orders, and quality oversight of construction activities.
• Troubleshoot construction issues providing construction perspective and value engineering in collaboration with engineering staff.
• Assist with training & mentoring of junior staff.
• Assist in scoping and bidding new work.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with clients, owners, contractors, and project staff.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent technical, communication and organizational skills
• A demonstrated growth in technical aptitude
• Flexibility to work extended or nontraditional hours as needed
• Experience working collaboratively as a team, focusing on solutions first.
• Established relationships with MnDOT, Counties, Met Council, contractors and/or design partners.
• Proficiency in MS Office including: Word, Excel, and Outlook

All candidates must have:

• 20+ years of construction inspection or related experience
• Construction materials testing and observation experience
• Inspection level MnDOT Technical Certifications
• A strong safety focus and attention to detail

Braun Intertec is a Drug-Free Workplace and require all new hires to complete a pre-employment drug screen test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report.

Braun Intertec employees are encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.

Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and paid holidays.

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As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [email protected].

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [email protected]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.