Quality Control Manager

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Summary/Objective

The Quality Control Manager will assure that Facilities Management will provide the highest quality of customer service, operations efficiency and construction services that will meet or exceed all stated requirements in which they are involved with respect to materials and workmanship. The Quality Control Manager has authority granted by the Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management, whom the position also reports. Day to day activities are coordinated with the supervisors in all Facilities Management departments, including the Customer Response Center, the assistant director of Capital Renewal/Deferred Maintenance, the director of Energy and Engineering and the director of Facilities.

Essential Functions

1. Quality Control Inspections. Develop and maintain job specific test log. Examine materials and equipment to be sure they comply with approved submittals and the contract requirements. Check for damaged or defective materials. Verify as-built drawings are being maintained.
   
   
2. Three Phase Inspection Program.Preparatory meetings and reports. Initial phase inspections and reports. Follow-up phase inspections and reports. Final phase inspections and reports.
   
   
3. Daily Reports and Submittal Management.Prepare, distribute, and maintain contemporaneous daily reports summarizing information regarding all the above.
   
   
4. Safety Assistance.Photo documentation of all job deficiencies and safety concerns. Report out of these same issues.
   
   
5. Other. Attend all related internal operations meetings and external training programs. Maintain awareness of AU’s operations programs and aid where needed.
   
   

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full time
  
  
• Function Leader A
  
  
• Exempt
  
  

Required Education and Experience

• Assosiate's degree
  
  
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
  
  
• To ensure the health and safety of our community AU requires COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty and staff. Click here to learn more about our health and safety directive .
  
  

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .

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