Senior QA/QC Manager
About the Company
A leading EPC contractor specializing in utility and industrial process infrastructure projects, including substations, power generation, industrial facilities, and renewable fuel projects. The company leverages a team of experienced professionals to execute engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts for large-scale, complex projects, including HVDC substations and industrial facilities in the western U.S., with anticipated project starts in late 2024.
Position Overview
The Senior QA/QC Manager will oversee all quality assurance and quality control aspects across the engineering, design, procurement, and construction phases. This role ensures compliance with all applicable procedures, policies, and project-specific requirements, and may require extended on-site presence as dictated by project needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and execute the Quality Management System for projects.
- Develop, manage, and coordinate QA/QC program initiatives and requirements.
- Serve as the primary QA/QC contact for the client, authorized to address all related matters.
- Review inspection and test plans, procedures, and method statements in coordination with the Construction Manager.
- Ensure all project components comply with contract specifications and approved submittals.
- Conduct and oversee all required inspections and tests at each project phase as per quality plans and contract obligations.
- Issue and manage non-conformance reports, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventive actions are taken.
- Conduct and support internal quality audits in collaboration with Construction Managers.
- Maintain and provide access to quality audit findings, relevant documents, and codes/standards on-site.
- Identify and address quality-related training needs.
- Manage inspection, measuring, and testing equipment, ensuring compliance with quality system procedures.
- Supervise testing laboratories and associated personnel.
- Monitor subcontractor performance for quality compliance.
Reporting Structure
Reports to the Project Director.
Qualifications and Experience
- 20+ years of QA/QC experience in electrical substation or similar facility construction, startup, and operation.
- Expertise in representing EPC contractors and establishing systems/processes to meet project quality requirements.
Location
Headquartered in Paramus, NJ, with flexibility for extended on-site work as project needs require.