Construction Quality and Facilities Specialist

What are we looking for in our Construction Quality and Facilities Specialist?

Our client, a well-respected leader in the flavor and fragrance industry, is currently looking for a Construction Quality and Facilities Specialist to join their team at their Danbury, CT location. Under minimal supervision, this person will utilize design and contract documentation to assess the quality, timeliness, and conformance to project requirements of field construction. In addition, this employee will also Interface with engineering, maintenance, operations, EHS, and key stakeholders to ensure 3rd party construction meets requirements for safety, job site cleanliness, conformation with design and contract obligations, and stakeholder expectations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize design documentation such as site plan, piping layout, P&ID, electrical schematics, and OEM Installation manuals to conduct daily construction audits
• Interface with 3rd party contractors and ensure that proper design documentation is being utilized and that interpretation of this documentation meets design intention.
• Interface with engineering to understand project requirements and expectations
• Generate periodic progress reports
• Identify or escalate project scope changes or contractor RFI’s and work with engineering and other stakeholders to bring to resolution and assess the impact on cost, schedule, and project goals
• Assist in developing AUTOCAD drawings for facility layout, piping plan/section, architectural, etc.
• Maintain up-to-date certificates of insurance (COI) and terms and conditions with active project construction contractors.
• Support the development of competitive bidding solicitations, bid comparisons, bid reviews, comparative supplier evaluation, and recommendations on suppliers to use
• Develop and lead capital improvement and production facility Management of Change (MOC) projects or provide support to ongoing projects
• Work with the executive group, engineering, and maintenance to steward facility/campus improvement initiatives such as landscaping, building façade repairs, parking, sidewalks, and other initiatives as identified.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree in the engineering field is preferred but equivalent education programs related to construction management, industrial technology, or other fields will be considered
• Proficiency in AUTOCAD and experience in piping design, facility layout drawings, and architectural renderings.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics, architectural drawings, facility plan drawings, P&ID’s, Isometrics, and Bill of Materials, and use measurement tools to verify dimensional accuracy
• Familiar with generally accepted best practices for piping, electrical, foundation, structural, and equipment installation, and validation testing
• Must be able to communicate with contractors on expectations for construction quality and effectively resolve construction quality, scope, RFI, and schedule coordination concerns.
• Must be able to communicate in real-time with internal stakeholders from engineering, ownership, operations, EHS, and other groups to achieve consensus on project activity schedule coordination, interpretation of project scope detail and intent, and provide timely updates on project timeline and key activities
• Must be comfortable with potential exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, smoke, toxic chemicals, hazardous material and wastes, fumes, unpleasant odors, and physical risks, including loud noises, which require following safety precautions and training.

ABOUT US:

PrideNow is Pride Global's light industrial staffing organization, a distinguished division within the Pride Global umbrella. 

Aligned with the overarching mission of Pride Global, we specialize in delivering top-tier human resources and workforce solutions to the light industrial industry. Leveraging the strength of our global network, PrideNow is dedicated to empowering diversity, ensuring compliance, and driving unparalleled success for businesses. As part of the Pride Global family, we bring forth a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique staffing needs of our clients worldwide. Welcome to PrideNow, where our local expertise seamlessly integrates into the global excellence of Pride Global, shaping a future of dynamic workforce solutions.

BENEFITS DISCLOSURE

Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

EEO STATEMENT:

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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Rate/Salary: 70,000 - 80,000