October 7, 2024

Strescon Limited

Saint John

FULL TIME

Field Quality Control Manager

About Us
Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. In Bedford, Nova Scotia.
In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.
Job Summary
The Field Quality Control Manager is responsible for ensuring that all quality standards and procedures are consistently met and aligned with company goals, customer specifications and industry standards. This position will manage the quality assurance of all projects in the field and ensure common, consistent quality control processes and procedures are followed. The Field Quality Control Manager will establish and maintain procedures and inspection processes to meet business requirements. The ideal candidate must be a problem solver with hands-on leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced multi-project environment.
Responsibilities

Manage the overall Field Quality Control inspection team and oversee quality processes (visual, dimensional and document)
Create and maintain an effective field quality assurance plan that meets company and industry standards
Development and adherence of field / site quality testing and procedures
Reviewing and analyzing quality control field reports and implement corrective action procedures
Initiate and participate in quality investigations to support corrective actions and failure analysis
Travel throughout New Brunswick and Nova Scotia based on project needs to provide oversight to field inspectors
Planning and coordinating field testing of construction materials
Additional duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

Post secondary education
Civil engineering or technology is an asset
Prior experience in a quality assurance environment and/or within the construction field
Supervisory experience in the concrete / construction industry would be considered a strong asset
Fluent ability to read and interpret construction drawings
Knowledge of CSA, ASTM and DTI Standards

Business Requirements

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment
Willingness to travel to project construction sites as required

Cultural Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds & disciplines, including various levels of management

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.
About OSCO
The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel , Concrete , Construction and Corporate . Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.