South Carolina Area Quality Lead

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South Carolina Area Quality Lead - (180327)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.

As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of South Carolina Area Quality Lead, we'll count on you to :

• Serve as the local representative within the Area for the Quality Office and support the development and implementation of the organizations Quality Management System (QMS).
• Provide guidance to Project Managers regarding development of project plans (e.g., Project Management Plan, Quality Management Plan).
• Communicate QMS updates and Quality Office directives to the Area leadership and staff as appropriate.
• Regularly report Area QMS implementation and audit resolution strategies to the Regional Quality Director.
• Assist Project Managers in identifying best practices for their projects when requested.
• Identify QMS related needs of local Project Managers and leadership and communicate to the Quality Office.
• Support the QMS Internal Audit during formal corporate audit cycles.
• Act as an advocate for Quality to the area train and communicate to staff in a way that focuses on the value and intent of quality management.
• Monitor the proper scheduling and completion of QA and QC activities through the Area’s use of the QMIS.
• Develop and update local Area processes through collaboration with area stakeholders, which supports implementation of QMS requirements.
• Review and comment on pending company procedures during assigned comment periods.
• Identify Project Managers needing support in properly implementing QMS and local Area process requirements.
• Work with new employees in on-boarding and awareness of the HDR QMS and its role in our organization.
• Respond to staff questions or issues related to policies and procedures related to the organization’s QMS.
• Identify local opportunities for training and support through monitoring loss trends due to quality related issues.
• Manage the QRC overhead budget to annual plan.
• Participate as a management representative for quality in area leadership meetings.
• Coordinate with other area stakeholders to support project needs, as necessary.
• Work independently to effectively manage complex project- and executive-level paper and electronic files, documents and records.
• Manage project insurance matters.
• Work with complex contracts and sub-agreements.
• Work closely with multiple Project Managers and project teams.
• Organize and coordinate project reviews, and assist with presentation of information.
• Assist with project budgets and ensure compliance with project contractual obligations as needed.
• Track and monitor project budgets, workloads and schedules.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications :

• A minimum of 5 years in similar consulting industry.
• A minimum of 2 years in quality or process related functions.
• Ability to develop an understanding of QMS fundamentals.
• Proven skills in the areas of staff communication and engagement.
• Strong verbal and written communication with investigative interview experience.
• Strong familiarity with Adobe PDF.
• Represents HDR's commitment to fulfill project responsibilities and obligations to client and internal management stakeholders.
• Must provide professional and ethical direction for the company and staff.
• Strong commitment to enhancing quality culture among local leadership and staff.
• Embrace the HDR brand promise and values.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.

This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location : United States-South Carolina-Columbia

Other Locations : United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-South Carolina-Rock Hill

Industry : Administrative

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Business Class : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting : Jul 15, 2024

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