Director, Quality and Safety

Job Description

Cape Fox, subsidiary Mountain Point, is seeking a Director of Quality and Safety. This candidate will develop and implement the construction safety and quality programs, quality control plans, enforcing policies, assessing risk, and ensuring compliance with legal guidelines for the Mountain Point construction company. Work will be performed primarily within the United States (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Florida). General construction work will include: building renovations and repair; new construction; pre-construction services, IT and physical security upgrades; electrical, plumbing and HVAC; and demolition. Civil and utility work will focus on specific electrical and underground water infrastructure (e.g., potable water, storm, sewer) and all associated earth moving services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining our reputation for quality and safety, ensuring all projects meet both company stringent standards as well as and regulatory requirements. Your role will be pivotal in sustaining Cape Fox's commitment to excellence and continual improvement in our processes.

The Director of Quality and Safety supports internal department development of the corporate safety and quality programs for standard operating procedures (SOPs), deliverables, subcontractors, and employees to embed the safety and quality focus within the company. The employee will help improve and/or develop internal quality control (QC), technical and safety policies. The Director of Quality and Safety will oversee the department of site safety officers, site QC officers, contractor quality system managers, and quality specialists in support of project managers, site superintendents and their construction projects. The Director of Quality and Safety provides leadership and guidance for the department, works to improve core processes, and supports projects. The employee will accept ownership to ensure the staff is developed in all safety and quality functions. The employee will maintain company safety and quality records and training records for internal compliance.

Duties include:

• Develop and implement quality control and safety management systems.
• Develop and maintain a continuously improving quality and safety program
• Ensure the Cape Fox quality and safety policies and programs are implemented consistently to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment
• Establish training and development programs for quality and safety for field staff
• Ensure that all employees receive the appropriate training to perform their work safely
• Monitor and evaluate construction field processes to ensure compliance with internal and external safety and quality standards.
• Perform regular audits and coordinate inspections to identify potential risks or non-conformity issues.
• Lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to address quality and safety discrepancies.
• Train and guide staff on compliance protocols and industry best practices in safety and quality management.
• Prepare detailed reports on quality and safety performance and present findings to the President of Construction.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry safety regulations and quality standards.
• Liaise with external stakeholders to build brand awareness and increase market share through our exceptional quality and safety with client POCs
• Serve as safety liaison to owner representatives, subcontractors, and OSHA
• Manage investigations of accidents that result in recordable injuries or major equipment or property damage and produce reports for management review
• Attend industry training to keep quality and safety certifications current and stay updated on quality, safety and environmental best practices
• Develop Net Zero goals for project sites for quality and safety with Director of Operations and President of Construction.

Work Environment

Primary work will be supporting construction efforts on U.S. Government contracts at military installations. The Director of Quality and Safety typically work full-time in a variety of settings, including offices, facilities or construction sites. The work typically involves considerable travel and fieldwork such as project kick off with safety and QC managers monthly audits. The employee can be exposed to dangerous or stressful situations. The employee will work on a team with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure that all aspects of a project's design and construction are completed correctly.

Employee must be able to work with minimal supervision, be flexible, cooperative and take initiative; work well under pressure, plan, be resourceful, and well organized; maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and be polite and professional with the general public; maintain a professional approach towards work and a positive attitude and philosophy consistent with Company standards.

Travel Requirements

25 - 50%

Salary Grade

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Candidate shall have or obtain the following certifications/courses within 90 days of employment

Minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction industry (preferably heavy civil) with at least 3 years in supervisory role

• Bachelor's degree (ENGINEERING PREFERRED) or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with industry quality standards and safety regulations.
• OSHA 30 HR required; OSHA 500 course certification preferred and must be attained within first 90 days of employment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certification in quality control and workplace safety preferred.
• Construction Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent safety certification is preferred and must be attained within first 90 days of employment

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be able to effectively manage subordinate managers and professionals
• Must be able to read and execute contract specifications and plans
• Proven knowledge of construction equipment, methods, and processes and how to incorporate best practices in our daily activities
• Ability to complete special tasks and projects with limited direction and oversight
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate with others at all levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Able to work under strict requirements in government compliance
• Able to recognize issues on and off site and report to company
• Ability to travel to company work sites, as needed
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel and Windows Systems; Microsoft Project and Project Management tools a plus
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Sit or stand throughout a regular workday.
• Able to work on computer for long periods.

This position requires the ability to maneuver around work sites, see, hear, and verbally communicate with co-workers and clients. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, climbing, or standing for prolonged periods of time; frequent opportunity to move about and to work outside the office environment for extended periods involving exposure to the elements with weather that will include extreme heat, cold, wind, rain or other inclement weather, walking over rough and uneven surfaces, and routine lifting of up to 25 pounds. If required, must properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times including but not limited to; hard hats, steel-toed boots, eye protection, respiratory protection, and hearing protection. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety

• Meet OSHA training requirements specific to project work and ensure project team employees meet the requirements
• Ensures adherence to all company safety rules and SOPs in area of responsibility
• Rectifies unsatisfactory QC measures actions and/or conditions immediately
• Participates in maintaining safe work environment by sharing and participating in all safety related meetings, tra ining, etc.

Category

Facilities: Planning, Design, Management, Construction & Safety

Location

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (SFS) - FL 32920 US (Primary)
Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) - Eglin AFB, FL 32542 US
Patrick Space Force Base (SFB) - Patrick SFB, FL 32925 US
San Antonio - Construction MP - San Antonio, TX 18207 US

Education

Bachelor's Degree