Quality Control Engineer

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KBE’s relationship focus means that you can count on us to do the right thing at all times and work in the best interests of your project. We will be proactive and open in all of our communications and interactions with all members of your project team. Our clients, design partners, and trade contractors say they trust KBE to do the right thing — because we build relationships first, buildings second.

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At KBE, we expect the best — and reward it — with excellent compensation and benefits, challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, and the chance to give back to our communities.

Work Life Balance:

• 3 O’clock Friday's
  
• Flexible Work Hours
• Paid Paternal/Maternal Leave
• Vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays

Health and Wellness:

• Medical and Dental Insurance (Premium cost sharing between the company and employee)
• Health Incentive Insurance Discount Employee assistance program
• Vision Care (100% company paid)

Corporate Culture:

• Annual Company Meetings, Company Fun Events, & holiday parties
• Recreational/Chill-Out Space to encourage movement and collaboration:
  Golf Simulator, Pool Table, Dart Boards, Coffee/Snack/Beverage Station, breakout rooms, privacy booths, and more (Farmington office)
  
• Quarterly Employee Photo Contests - with prizes!
• Company swag! Mugs, Clothing, Backpacks, and more
• Dress code: Business Casual and Philanthropy Fridays (Jeans)
  
• Employee Work Anniversary Recognition
• Corporate Commitment to Philanthropy –https://kbefoundation.org/   and company-sponsored charitable events 
  
• KBEYOU- Focusing on our company growth with career development and training
  

Compensation:

• Competitive Salaries
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Corporate Contributions toward Monthly Student Loan Repayment
• Reimbursement for select gym and fitness memberships
• Tuition Reimbursement
  for Work-Related Education
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Structured Bonus Program

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Position Summary:

This position is based out of our Farmington, CT office and will report to Director of Quality Control & Compliance. This person is detail oriented and can help provide solutions to concerns while onsite. The QC Engineer will provide support to the Project Teams for Preparatory Meetings, Initial Inspections, Follow Up Inspections, and Mock-Ups. It is expected that this position will have frequent travel for various needs. This includes a mix of driving and some air travel 4 days per week, as far as the west coast for some construction projects with the understanding that driving is an essential part of this role. Travel to projects 3-4 days of the week. Majority of travel is CT, NJ, and NY. Limited travel to the West Coast. We will compensate for travel.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Assists the Director of QC and Compliance
• Supports all KBE Companies offices, KBE-NE and KBE-West
• Work to create a QC mentality throughout all project team members with the goal of reducing rework and warranty calls/costs.
• Generates QC reports from site visits and follows up with Project Team
• Follows up on all QC Observation Reports they generate or those generated by the Director of QC and Compliance
• Champions the use of ProjectSight by KBE Field Teams and Subcontractors to help minimize non-compliance.
• Creates project specific QC Plans that include both the specified and KBE required Mock-Ups, Pre-Installation Meetings/ Preparatory Meeting, and Initial Inspections
• Confirms compliance with project specific QC Plans and updates the QC Plan Status Report for all projects each month.
• Assists with organizing and facilitating Preparatory Meetings, Initial Inspections, and Follow-Up Inspections.
• Assists in the planning, installation, and approval of Mock-Ups
• Creates product or assembly specific checklists in ProjectSight as needed for their use and for the use of project teams.
• Stops work if anything is not per the current contract documents, approved submittal, approved mock-up, not acceptable from a quality standpoint and/or unsafe and notify PM, Superintendent, and Director of QC & Compliance.
• Uploads AEI Non-Compliance issues to ProjectSight and follows up with Project Team until complete
• Assists with the creation of Corrective Action Plans for non-compliant work as needed.
• Creates RFI’s within projects as directed by the Director of QC and Compliance as needed.
• When available, assists Project Teams with the creation and/or management of Completion Lists, Pre-Final Punch Lists, and Final Punch Lists.
• Routinely follows up, in person, by phone, and email, with Project Manager, Project Engineers, Superintendents to ensure QC concerns are addressed
• Stays current with new construction products, techniques, and revisions to commonly used manufacturer’s installation instructions. Paying particular attention to Building Envelope
• Attends any training necessary to keep up with industry standards.
• Clearly communicating technical concepts, in spoken and written form, to technical and non-technical audiences
• Prioritizes and manages time to complete tasks efficiently and effectively and with minimal supervision
• Understands and enforces safety requirements
• All other duties as assigned
• Fills in for Superintendent when needed

Construction Scheduling experience is a plus (P6, or Microsoft Project) 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Qualifications:

Candidate must have a valid state driver license and clean driving record, as well as a reliable car. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, preferred
• Knowledge and experience reading and interpreting construction documents.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with others
• A strong sense of urgency
• Flexibility and ability to juggle multiple projects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors Certificate

• Experience with cloud-based construction management software, such as ProjectSight, BIM 360, ProCore, and Viewpoint experience a plus 
• Familiarity with hardware such as Apple iPads, iPhones, AppleTV 

KBE Building Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status

KBE is a VEVRAA Compliant Federal Contractor.