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Comtech Group Inc. (Comtech) is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated consulting solutions on complex capital projects, including Program and Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Technical Advisory, Construction Management, and Technology Integration Services. Our team thrives on embracing and navigating technical challenges within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Buildings and Facilities markets. Our core focus is supporting project owners through collaborative and integrated partnerships to deliver projects that improve the world around us.
Job Title
Quality Lead
Location
Toronto, ON CA (Primary)
Category
Construction Management, Technical Advisory
Job Type
Full-time
Job Responsibilities
(Internal Title: Consulting IV)
- Maintains, assesses, and enhances the Integrated Project Team quality management system and updates the IPT Quality Management Plan annually
- Forecast, direct, and execute appropriate means and methods to complete the consulting services on large-size, or high-complexity projects from inception through to completion
- Converses with the segment leadership team, produces an overall monthly quality dashboard to convey key quality metrics, and recommends quality improvements if required
- Monitor staff performance to ensure excellence and adherence to specified deadlines
- Conducts a quality review of all IPT plans and procedures at the time of renewal
- Provides leadership and support to the achievement of construction quality field delivery in keeping with Client established goals, standards, processes, and procedures. Where necessary, liaises with the Quality Manager to develop processes and procedures and lead training and coaching as required for consistent compliance
- Drives successful outcomes on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for specified Segment, which may be modified each year as the project evolves
- Understands specifications related to construction materials, equipment, installation processes, finishes, testing and handover
- Fluent in the use of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) as the controlling document for quality of the finished works or systems
- Provides direction and support to the deployed IPT construction quality personnel so that they are equipped to hold the Contractors accountable for following their construction processes, specifications, and ITPs
- Participates in / supports audits of the contractors’ quality and construction processes
- Champions standardizing construction quality, in compliance with contract quality requirements
- Manage and support the negotiation of scope changes
- Oversee the internal quality control checks and participate in quality issue resolution
- Coordinates with Project Field Services, Engineer Specialist on standardization of approach to construction activities and the implementation of the construction quality program
- Define success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project and program life cycle
- Recommend and interpret project and program expectations
- Delegate and manage deliverables with team members and stakeholders
- Complete any tasks assigned by the Supervisor or higher in an efficient and timely manner
Working Conditions
Office-based
Qualifications Required
Experience:
Minimum of 12 years of experience in Consulting in area of specialty
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Licenses OR Certifications:
- Holding recognized certification in area of specialty
Skills and Competencies:
- A firm understanding of Engineering and Construction procedures, principles, and concepts. Experience of this understanding in the context of rail project is desireable
- A working knowlwdge of ISO 9001 and its application in Engineering and Construction projects
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
- Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
- Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
- Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
- Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
- Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
- Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
- Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
- Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
- Expert ability to detect, capitalize on, and be sensitive to others' strengths
- Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
- Capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
Comtech Group offers our employees a competitive compensation package with comprehensive employee benefits, and an inclusive environment that fosters teamwork & entrepreneurial spirit. Comtech Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Why choose a career with Comtech?
From working on challenging, world-class projects to professional development support and high-quality standards, there are many reasons to join Team Comtech.
Notice to Third-Party Recruiters, Recruitment Agencies and Staffing Agencies
Notice to Third-Party Recruiters, Recruitment Agencies and Staffing Agencies
Use of Third Parties
We thank you for your interest in supporting our continued growth. Comtech Group works with third-party recruitment agencies from time to time to supplement our in-house talent acquisition efforts. We recognize that our partnership with third-party recruitment agencies is instrumental to our continued success in attracting top-tiered applicants. Due to this, we work with a select list of third-party recruiters who are considered our strategic partners and understand our company culture, core values, and industry.
Becoming a Strategic Partner
If your agency would like to be considered as a recruiting vendor, please contact our Director, Project Resourcing, via email and include information about your firm as well as a primary point of contact.
Unsolicited Resumes
Third-party vendors must have a vendor agreement fully signed and executed by the Director, Project Resourcing in order to submit or receive payment for any resumes, candidate profiles, or placements with Comtech Group. The agreement must be dated no later than one year prior to the date of resume submission. Verbal commitments from any member of the Comtech team are not considered binding. In the event of a third-party recruiter or agency submitting an unsolicited resume or candidate to any member of the Comtech team, without having a signed agreement, Comtech reserves the right to pursue and hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Comtech will be considered the property of Comtech Group.