Project Overview:

The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue.

As the Materials Coordination Lead on the $2.9BN Red Line Extension Project (RLE) in Chicago-Illinois, you will be responsible to schedule, review, track, and coordinate the material documentation, including test reports, to demonstrate project conformance with the Contractor’s Quality Management System and Contract requirements relating to permanent materials and materials put into place for temporary use by the CTA.

Responsabilities

• Apply the project rules and be proactive in terms of Health and Safety when visiting site or at the office.


• Support the implementation of the Quality Assurance & Quality Control Processes on the project, particularly all processes related to the assurance of materials.


• Develop, manage, maintain, and supervise material tracking logs.


• Coordinate with the construction area managers and the project engineers to ensure materials documentation is received, logged, and uploaded to CTA’s Project Website per contract requirements, including product datasheets, certifications, and other required material submittals outlined in the technical specifications.


• Manage the Buy America Build America process.


• Review and technically interpret material test results.


• Coordinate with internal and external project teams for resolution of material related quality issues.


• Participate in pre-activity meetings and regular progress meetings to develop understanding of current and upcoming work.


• Maintain QC document records and perform self-audits of hard copy and electronic records.


• Build a good and collaborative relationship with all stakeholders, including the CTA Owner Representative Quality personnel.


• Promote WVTCP’s Right First-Time culture by developing, sharing, and presenting Lessons Learned, Toolbox Talks, Quality Bulletins.


• Ensure the MIR/MT forms and supporting documents are compiled by the operations staff and report on any delinquent documents.


• Review MIR/MT forms for completeness, log and upload to CTA eBuilder site.


• Assist with follow-up and close out of material related deficiencies.


• Participate in site walks focusing on material delivery, storage, and use.


• Participate with project closeout and punch list inspections and project meetings, as needed and as they relate to materials

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction industry.


• Valid Driving License to drive in the state of Illinois.


• Ability to write and review reports, procedure manuals, processes.


• Ability to collect and review technical content of materials certificates and associated datasheets.


• Well organized, flexible, detail-oriented and multi-tasked.


• Knowledge and experience of working to FTA, IDOT, and ASTM standards.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. · Proficiency in quality management through Document Control Systems.


• Ability to gather, analyze, evaluate, and take decisions based on facts.


• Can deliver reports in an objective, clear, and comprehensive manner.


• Has good interpersonal and communication skills.


• Is good at building relationships and can influence effectively.


• Can demonstrate initiative and resilience.


• Quality subject matter expertise and proven track record in Quality Control

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.


• Experience relevant to transportation projects would be an asset.


• Experience in a similar role, e.g. lab manager, materials technician, etc.… and knowledge of the Buy America Build America requirements would be an asset.


• Certified as a Quality professional, e.g. ASQ certification

Salary Range:

• $100,000.00 to $130,000.00

Work Environment:

• Required to stand, sit, walk, and/or climb stairs or ladders.


• Involves a dynamic and challenging work environment.


• Indoor and outdoor work in the hot and cold


• Fast-paced environment that may require long hours, including nights and weekends


• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 25lbs


• Walking and standing while in-office or on-site


• Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA offers all full-time employees competitive wages and benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)


• Vacation Leave


• Sick Leave


• Paid Holidays


• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Commuter Benefits Program


• Parental Leave


• Term Life & AD&D Insurance


• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• Professional Development & Training


• Health and Wellness Spending Account

VCGP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/ Veteran. Please click on the attached link to see a digital copy of the Federal, State, and Federal Contractor Posters

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA is a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets, located in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. The scope of the company is to design and build major civil engineering structures and projects, through our company’s high level of expertise, engineering skills, and expert project management abilities. We focus on projects for which we can bring clear and strong added value by providing highly skilled and competitive professional service in the construction field.