QA/QC DIRECTOR

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, author, and maintain the corporate QA/QC Manual, overseeing all amendments, revisions, and distribution of company-wide quality documentation.
• Establish the strategic vision for the project quality management system and monitor its overall progress and effectiveness, implementing corrective actions and improvements as necessary.
• Define and communicate corporate quality standards and procedures to all project teams and subcontractors.
• Lead and perform all internal and external audit programs on behalf of company management to ensure compliance with ISO standards, client requirements, and internal procedures.
• Monitor all quality-related activities across projects, ensuring adherence to the established
• Verify that contractor and vendor quality requirements are properly specified and that all submitted documentation is reviewed and approved.
• Represent the company's quality interests in pre-bid meetings and client quality management meetings, aligning project requirements with all stakeholders.
• Review and approve all project-specific quality system management documentation prior to project commencement.
• Oversee the disposition of all nonconformance reports, ensuring timely and effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assess, mentor, and develop the QA/QC team, reviewing personnel qualifications and defining training requirements to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
• Provide expert guidance to site subcontractors and internal teams on the compilation of quality turnover dossiers and documentation.
• Ensure the accurate preparation, collation, and management of all quality records, including acceptance certificates, mechanical completion certificates, and as-built documentation.
• Oversee the resolution of discrepancies between project milestones and quality documentation, considering the implications of any delays and escalating critical issues to senior management.
• Monitor the status of punch lists and exception lists relevant to quality dossiers, ensuring timely closure.
• Collaborate closely with the Planning and Scheduling department to align quality milestones, provide progress data for project reporting, and ensure a seamless turnover process.
• Coordinate with field QA/QC teams and commissioning personnel to resolve inconsistencies in test packages and documentation.
• Chair and attend key project meetings, including weekly QA/QC and commissioning meetings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CQE, CRE, Lead Auditor) preferred.
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in QA/QC roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or director-level position within a relevant industry (Building Contracting).
• Expert knowledge of ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards and regulations.
• Proven experience in developing and managing a corporate-level Quality Management System.
• Extensive experience leading internal and external audits and interfacing with clients and regulatory bodies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and implement high-level process improvements.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?
• What is your notice period?

Experience:

• building contracting: 10 years (Required)