Quality Compliance Coordinator

Overview

Louisiana Bridge Builders ("LBB") is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street.

Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY

The Quality Contract Compliance Coordinator is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by managing, tracking, and reporting compliance with contractual, regulatory, and project management requirements to prevent noncompliance events (NCE). This position does not perform construction inspections or technical quality control activities.

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.

• Participate in the preparation of the Project Quality Management System documents.
• Maintain, organize, and verify project compliance documentation and quality records to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and internal procedures.
• Develop and maintain compliance verification for the different project management plans.
• Participate in and coordinate verification actions for noncompliance events associated to the Contract and management plans.
• Compile comprehensive reports detailing quality performance, highlighting trends, and suggesting corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Collaborate in the digitalization of quality records.
• Conduct training activities on the quality management system for the project team.
• Participate in audits carried out on the Project Quality Management System.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
• Ability to use appropriate computer programs (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite) with proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities.
• Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
• Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed to support business operations.
• Ability to interpret contractual language and translate requirements into tracking and reporting tools.

At a minimum, the Quality Contract Compliance Coordinator must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study along with 3+ years of related quality experience as it relates to contract compliance, document control, project administration, or quality management systems and a strong understanding of contract requirements and management plans.

In lieu of a bachelor’s degree or certification, the candidate may qualify through equivalent combinations of education, certification, and experience such as a high school diploma, or equivalent, along with a minimum of 7+ years of related quality experience as it relates to contract compliance, document control, project administration, or quality management systems and a strong understanding of contract requirements and management plans.

ISO 9001 IRCA Certification, proficiency with document management systems and reporting tools, and experience in the implementation of the ISO 9001 standard on Quality Management System and working with Design-Build projects and/or the construction industry is preferred.

Specify for each item the following: N (Not Applicable), O (Occasionally), F (Frequently), C (Constantly) as applicable.

• N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• O (Occasionally) – Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time or 0 – 2.5+ hours/day.
• F (Frequently) – Occupation requires this activity from 33%–66% of the time or 2.5–5.5+ hours/day.
• C (Constantly) – Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time or 5.5+ hours/day.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.