Senior Quality Coordinator - Water Infrastructure

Location: 

Edmonton, AB, CA, T6E 6V3

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.


We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, such as roads, highways/freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.

 

About the Role

 

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Coordinator is responsible for providing assistance and support to senior project staff (Project Managers, Superintendents, etc.) in the coordination, reporting, and Quality functions

of a project. This is a task-based role that works with the core elements of construction projects and the tools and processes of quality management systems. The QC is learning-oriented and introduced to the core elements of

Graham construction projects and Quality Management Systems (QMS).The QC is familiar with the core elements of a construction project and demonstrates technical proficiency with quality management systems, processes, and tools. The QC has increased autonomy with regards to ownership of select project quality process scopes and may be responsible for the mentorship, training, and delegations of tasks to direct reports.

 

This role will support the infrastructure water division of Graham. Projects will comprise of mechanical, electrical, and piping work.

 

As a Quality Specialist at Graham you will:

 

  • Assist in conducting pre-install meeting with subcontractors and suppliers prior to the start of a new item of work
  • Ensure implementation of the Project Specific Quality Plan (PSQP) on project site by all project stakeholders
  • Ensure the implementation and regular updating of the Inspection and Test Plan(s) (ITP)
  • Conduct site inspections to self-performed scopes of work
  • Review Quality related documents submitted by subcontractors
  • Conduct random field verification on subcontractor’s quality control activities
  • Participate in conducting field inspection and testing by third party laboratories / consultants
  • Assist in managing and tracking the implementation of the Deficiency Management Process (i.e. initiating Field Surveillance Reports (FSR), Corrective Action Report (CAR), and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR)
  • Assist in reviewing Field Surveillance Reports (FSR), Corrective Action Report (CAR), and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) based on frequency and severity of occurrence and findings
  • Conduct quality orientation of new workers on project site
  • Obtain and provide written documentation for all clarifications and instructions
  • Monitor deficiencies brought about by clients, consultants, and / or third-party site observations / inspections
  • Ensure that Quality Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data for the project is documented

 

Qualifications/Experience:

 

  • Minimum High School Diploma; Journeyman Trade Certification or Degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred
  • Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a Project Quality Coordinator role or similar
  • Familiar with piping and can identify specification requirements
  • General knowledge of and increasing familiarity with the core elements of a construction project, including systems, practices, and processes of quality management system
  • Good presentation skills and verbal / written communication skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite
  • Proficiency using scheduling and project management software

 

Working Conditions

 

  • The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or existing on-site structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions

 

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.

 

As Graham's trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg aids in the hiring of skilled professionals who play a crucial role in the success of Graham's Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, Maintenance and Turnaround projects across Canada.

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The Graham Advantage

• We are one of North America’s largest General Contractors

• Graham is 100% employee owned

• We champion development of our employees, including having accredited PMP and Gold Seal training available in-house

• We have a balanced portfolio of exciting, challenging, and career-defining projects

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