Field Quality Director
full-time•Lakeland•$120k
About this role
GMF Steel Group is looking for a high-energy, experienced Field Quality Director. The Field Quality Director is a key asset in our field operations to ensure GMF's standards of excellence are achieved in safety, quality, and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Observe, inspect, and provide reports on GMF projects for compliance with plans and specifications regarding workmanship, materials, installation and construction methods, in accordance with AWS D1.1, D1.3, AISC Chapter N, and RCSC.
- Perform structural & miscellaneous steel welding and erection inspections in accordance with AWS, AISC, RCSC standards, and bolting.
- Work with field crews for in-process inspections.
- Provide recommendations or necessary changes to the project team regarding contract plans and specification relative to all phases of GMF scope of work.
- Provide surveillance at project sites and assist project team in problem resolution.
- Review and maintain qualification and performance records to assure compliance.
- Follow, maintain, and Improve GMF's AISC Certification Program.
- Liaise Between Shop, Detailing, Purchasing, and Project Teams to maintain quality AISC standards.
- Certify that all welders have met qualification and performance requirements.
- Review change orders, modifications, RFIs, and submittals.
- Monitor project’s schedule.
- Review and ensure QA and safety plans are adhered to by the site personnel.
Qualifications:
- CWI Certification preferred.
- Ability to read structural steel drawings.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently.
- Willingness to travel overnight, approximately 30-50 days a year, and work overtime when needed.
- Familiar with AWS D1.1, D1.3, AISC Chapter N, and RCSC.
- Comfortable working at heights and using 100% tie-off.
- Experience working at heights and maneuvering structural steel.
- Capable of lifting at least 40 lbs.
- Bilingual a plus.
- Structural steel welding/ironworking experience preferred.
- Familiar with structural steel tolerances.
- Experience writing reports and using excel.
- Document results to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
- Perform bolt and weld inspections on structural steel.
- Will require “walking steel” and working at heights.
- Check and document column plumbness.
- Teach field personnel about tolerances and code requirements.
Salary:
- $120k+
- Dependent upon experience
- Eligible for a Performance Bonus
Benefits/Perks:
- Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and a 401k Match Program
- Paid Time Off
About GMF:
- GMF Steel Group is an Inc 5000 company and one of the fastest growing Steel firms in the Southeastern US.
- GMF Steel Group is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida with offices in Tampa, Panama City and Concord, NC.
- GMF Steel Group is in Lakeland, Florida and produces over 20,000 tons of Structural Steel annually with the latest BIM fabrication technology.
- GMF Steel Group services the Southeastern US and Gulf Coast with over 300 employees across 4 offices.
- GMF Steel Group core sectors of the Structural Steel market include Amusement Parks, Sports Arenas, Office, Education, Health Care, Hospitality, Retail, and Light and Heavy Industrial projects.
- GMF incorporates the latest technology through Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate all facets of Steel Construction and 4-D modeling.
- GMF Steel Group is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector.
- GMF Steel Group takes pride in recruiting and developing the best talent through education of the latest technology and best practices.
Location
Lakeland, Florida (Hybrid)
Department
Construction Management
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Compensation
$120k+
What you'll do
- The Field Quality Director is responsible for observing and inspecting GMF projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications regarding workmanship, materials, and installation methods, adhering to standards like AWS D1.1 and AISC. This role involves providing surveillance, assisting in problem resolution, maintaining quality records, and ensuring adherence to QA and safety plans across all phases of the scope of work.
About GMF Steel
GMF Steel Group, a certified steel fabricator and erector recognized by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida with offices in Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, and Concord, NC. Since its inception, the company has become a premier provider of Structural Steel Design, Fabrication, and Erection for the Southeast United States. GMF has earned the opportunity to work on several high-profile projects such as Toy Story Land, Harry Potter World, JW Marriott, Tyndall Air Force Base, University of Florida Baseball Stadium, and more, working alongside many of the top general contractors in the country. The GMF team takes great pride in their tenacious work ethic, professionalism, and absolute commitment to customer service.
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What does GMF Steel pay for a Field Quality Director?
GMF Steel offers a competitive compensation package for the Field Quality Director role. The starting salary is USD 120k+ per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Field Quality Director do at GMF Steel?
As a Field Quality Director at GMF Steel, you will: the Field Quality Director is responsible for observing and inspecting GMF projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications regarding workmanship, materials, and installation methods, adhering to standards like AWS D1.1 and AISC. This role involves providing surveillance, assisting in problem resolution, maintaining quality records, and ensuring adherence to QA and safety plans across all phases of the scope of work..
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