Overview

Requisition ID: 145287

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Quality

Department: Quality

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Senior Quality Manager, you will take the leadership role in managing district or project quality with minimal corporate supervision. He/she provides primary technical support to all district and project personnel. He/she manages the development and implementation of the Project Quality Plan aligned with corporate quality standards and implements processes to prevent quality issues. This position requires the incumbent to develop thorough knowledge of the project scope and schedule as they apply to quality assurance and quality control. The Senior Quality Manager may be involved in supporting multiple projects and/or districts.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

This position will be located in The Woodlands, TX.

Responsibilities

  • Promote and maintain effective communications and relations with district management, project management teams, authorized inspectors and engineer or client as required.
  • Recruit, hire, train, mentor and supervise district and project quality control personnel (including quality inspectors, and quality managers)
  • Coordinate quality control staffing needs on projects and assign qualified personnel. Work with other districts as needed to share resources.
  • Assist project teams in setting up the quality department and preparing for project kick-off and pre-job planning meetings. Assist in identifying the proper Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s), checklists, and other documentation for the project.
  • Update the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Quality Control Manual at least annually as required by code revisions, lessons learned, best practices, corporate initiatives, or changes in the work practices in the field.
  • Support project teams in the development and implementation of project quality plans and supplemental procedures as needed.
  • Facilitate resolution of issues by working with Project Quality Managers and Project Managers.
  • Monitor and report district quality incident and welding metrics.
  • Oversee code compliance for work which falls under the ASME Quality Control Manual.
  • Liaison between authorized inspection agency and jurisdictional authorities. Assist in acquiring authorized inspection services to the projects.
  • Research and answer technical questions; assist in the interpretation of construction codes and standards.
  • Assist the District Welding Engineer to support the district welder continuity, CommonArc, Welder Performance Qualification records, and Welding Procedure Specifications programs.
  • Ensure that all project Quality Records (including ASME paperwork) is completed and submitted properly.

Qualifications

  • Ability to travel and relocate as needed
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, welding, civil engineering or construction management/engineering is preferred
  • At least ten years’ experience developing and implementing construction quality management programs in the LNG or Power industry
  • Certifications from AWS, CWB, API, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, etc. are advantageous.
  • Exceptional math, computer, verbal and written communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Effective organizational and time management skills
  • Effective analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments

Additional Requirements:
Absent an approved exemption, due to federal, state, local, provincial and/or client-requirements, this position may require an individual to be fully vaccinated by an FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing upon hire and as a condition of continued employment.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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