AAR, a SOCOTEC Company (formerly AAR Testing and Inspection, Inc.) has an immediate need for a Construction Quality Assurance Manager (CQAM) to lead the implementation, management, and enforcement of the Construction Quality Assurance (QA) Program on complex design-build infrastructure projects, ensuring all construction activities comply with contract requirements, regulatory standards, and approved quality management plans.Core Responsibilities:Quality Program Leadership
Develops, implements, and manages the Construction QA Program in alignment with the Quality Management Plan (QMP), ensuring all work meets contract specifications and WSDOT requirements.Inspection & Testing Oversight
Oversees and coordinates QA inspection and testing operations, ensuring adequate staffing and coverage for all construction activities, including structural, paving, geotechnical, and utility work.Regulatory & Owner Coordination
Interfaces directly with WSDOT for verification testing, inspections, and Independent Assurance (IA), ensuring alignment between QA results and owner acceptance criteria.Authority & Risk Control (Stop Work Authority)
Holds authority to stop work when quality requirements are not met and leads development of corrective action plans to resolve deficiencies.Non-Conformance Management
Maintains and manages the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) system, including tracking, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and closure in coordination with WSDOT.Quality Planning & Execution
Develops Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), inspection checklists, and manages Quality Check Points (Hold Points) to ensure compliance at critical stages of construction.Personnel Qualification & Training
Ensures all QA inspectors, technicians, and testing personnel are properly certified and trained; delivers ongoing quality training and pre-activity briefings.Documentation & Compliance Management
Oversees all quality documentation including inspection reports, test results, daily logs, material certifications, and progress payment quality verification.Field Quality Leadership
Directly performs and supervises inspections across a wide range of construction activities (concrete, asphalt, structures, utilities, etc.), ensuring workmanship meets specifications.Design-Build Integration
Reviews working drawings, RFIs, and field design changes to ensure constructability and compliance with quality standards.Stakeholder Coordination
Collaborates with contractors, project managers, engineers, and quality teams to resolve issues, maintain production, and ensure compliance with quality requirements.Continuous Improvement & Auditing
Leads audits, quality meetings, and task force discussions to identify trends, improve processes, and prevent recurring non-conformances.
