Tunista Construction LLC
Regular
Pay Range: $135,000 - $160,000
Why choose us? As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.
Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.
What does Tunista Construction LLC do? Tunista Construction delivers heavy civil contracting services throughout Washington State, building a strong reputation with major government agencies and private clients. Our portfolio includes successful design-build and bid-build projects for the Department of Defense, Washington State Department of Transportation, and various public and private entities, giving you exposure to diverse project types and construction methods. Our culture emphasizes safety, quality, and results-focused execution. You'll develop valuable construction skills while contributing to significant infrastructure projects that improve transportation and facilities across the region.
Tunista Construction is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.
What can you expect? As the Quality Control Manager, you will work onsite in Tacoma, WA and you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the construction quality control program for heavy civil construction projects, ensuring work complies with contract documents, approved plans, specifications, and applicable quality requirements.
How will you do it?
- Prepare and submit daily Contractor Production Reports, QC, submittal log.
- Ensure that safety inspections are carried out per contract requirements.
- Maintain updated as-built drawings onsite, testing plan and log and ensure all testing is performed per contract requirements.
- Certify and sign statements on each invoice that all work to be paid under the invoice has been completed in accordance with contract requirements.
- Ensure that all required keys, operation and maintenance manuals, warranty certificates, and the As-built drawings are submitted to Owner.
- Develop and administer the project quality control plan in coordination with the Project Manager, Project Engineer and Project Superintendent.
- Enforce project quality control plans and associated standards.
- Always maintain a presence at the site during progress of the work.
- Maintain daily quality control records and project reporting in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Resident Management System (RMS), as required by the contract.
- Lead and document weekly QC meetings with the Project Manager, Project Engineer and Project Superintendent and provide written minutes as described in project specific contract documents.
- Write daily QC reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard and constructively confront non-conformances to produce the desired outcome in a timely manner.
- Manage, schedule, review, and certify all submittals for client review and approval.
- Prepare and track all RFI’s and DCVR’s for submission to the client and the designer.
- Implement and document the Three-Phase Inspection System, including preparatory, initial, and follow-up phases, for each definable feature of work.
- Verify and document that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately and are acceptable for use in the project.
- Conduct preconstruction meetings with new and existing subcontractors and the Project Superintendent prior to the start of each new phase of the work to discuss issues that affect quality.
- Perform all necessary project inspections needed for compliance with the construction contract.
- Schedule, document the results of, and maintain a log of all code and independent inspections that are required.
- Document, correct and re-inspect all non-conformances prior to completing the work.
- Conduct periodic follow up inspections to verify that work is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents and the approved submittals.
- Perform Punch-out and Pre-final inspections and participate in Final Inspections. Establish list of deficiencies; correct prior to the Final inspection
- Assemble and forward project closeout documents to the Project Manager.
- Stop work if necessary to resolve matters that affect safety, quality and/or inhibit the logical progress of work.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Functions:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities but will require coordination with other project-level safety personnel.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of United States Army Core of Engineers (USACE) construction quality control requirements and the ability to develop, implement, and maintain a project-specific Quality Control Plan.
- Knowledge of the Three-Phase Inspection System and the ability to conduct and document preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections for each definable feature of work.
- Proficiency in the Resident Management System (RMS), including maintaining quality control reports, submittal registers, testing records, deficiency tracking, and other required project documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, approved submittals, geotechnical reports, and contract requirements to verify compliance and identify discrepancies.
- Knowledge of quality control methods for heavy civil construction, including earthwork, excavation, grading, underground utilities, drainage, concrete, asphalt paving, and aggregate placement.
- Ability to coordinate required inspections and materials testing, evaluate results against contract acceptance criteria, and verify that deficiencies are corrected and documented.
- Ability to review subcontractor and supplier submittals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements before submission for approval.
- Knowledge of EM 385-1-1 requirements and the ability to recognize hazards, communicate safety concerns, and coordinate corrective measures with project safety personnel.
- Knowledge of construction sustainability practices and the ability to verify and document compliance with applicable contract requirements for materials, waste management, and environmental protection.
- Ability to identify nonconforming work, determine necessary corrective actions with the project team, verify correction, and maintain records through closure.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, communicate quality concerns objectively, and exercise stop-work authority when necessary to address noncompliant work or unsafe conditions.
- Ability to coordinate quality control activities with the project schedule, ensuring required inspections, testing, and approvals occur before work proceeds.
- Ability to lead quality control meetings and communicate contract requirements clearly to field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, project management, and government representatives.
- Ability to maintain accurate, organized, and traceable records supporting daily reporting, as-built drawings, punch lists, and project closeout.
- Ability to interpret geotechnical reports, survey information, and laboratory test results to identify conditions that may affect construction quality.
- Knowledge of the effects of weather, temperature, moisture, and site conditions on soil compaction, concrete placement, asphalt paving, and other heavy civil operations.
- Ability to verify that inspection, measuring, and testing equipment has current calibration records and is appropriate for its intended use.
- Ability to identify recurring quality deficiencies, evaluate underlying causes, and recommend preventive measures to reduce rework.
- Ability to evaluate proposed material substitutions and construction methods for potential impacts on quality, compatibility, and long-term performance.
- Ability to recognize conflicts or gaps between drawings, specifications, and field conditions and communicate potential impacts before affected work begins.
- Ability to maintain material traceability through delivery records, certifications, test reports, and installation documentation.
- Ability to recognize when technical issues exceed personal expertise and coordinate review by the appropriate engineer, designer, or testing specialist.
- Ability to prioritize inspection coverage across simultaneous work activities, with particular attention to concealed work and activities that cannot be readily inspected after completion.
- Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications to work on secure military facilities.
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.
Who is Tunista Construction looking for?
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Five (5) years’ experience as a Quality Control Manager relevant to heavy civil construction, on previous projects of similar size and complexity.
- Required familiarity with EM 385-1-1 requirements and experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance.
- Must provide copies of current certifications applicable to the QC Manager role and required by the contract for verification.
- Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications to work on secure military facilities required.
- Must have current valid driver’s license and clean driving record and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company’s Driving Policy.
- Ability to pass a drug, driving and background screening.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management preferred.
- Prior United States Army Core of Engineers (USACE) experience highly preferred.
Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Tunista Construction LLC has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. At times, work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites. Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes, and occasional overtime for immediate field support may be necessary.
More reasons you will love working with Tunista Construction LLC:
- Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
- Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Safety Gear Allowance: $350.00 in reimbursement annually
- Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
- FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
- Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, & LTD.
- Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
- Paid time off is based on an employee working 2080 regular hours per year [40 hours per week]. May increase per years of service with the Company in eligible status.
- 0-2 years 15 days
- 3-5 years 23 days
- 6-9 years 27 days
- 10-14 years 30 days
- 15-19 years 33 days
- 20 or more years 37.5 days
- 10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
- 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.
*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com
How do you apply? Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com/open-positions and use the Company tab to filter by subsidiary company.
You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Tunista Construction LLC? Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com
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PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.