QA/QC Project Manager

at  Collen Construction

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• 3rd Level Qualification in Structural/Civil Engineering in a construction relative discipline and/or strong trades background
• 5-10 years + experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects
• Experience promoting LEAN construction processes & tools, best practice and sharing lessons learned
• Experience working on hyperscale data centres will be beneficial to the role
• Implementation and maintenance of the Collen ISO 9001:2015 system
• Working knowledge of Project Control systems
• Experience investigating QA issues and non-conformances
• Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate key quality deliverables with the supply chainAs a member of the project management team, you have the opportunity to influence safety culture onsite by demonstrating personal commitment, setting clear expectations, and effectively communicating safety policies. By consistently modelling safe behaviour, prioritising safety above productivity, and ensuring that all workers receive proper training and resources, you can foster an environment where safety is ingrained in every aspect of the construction process. Encouraging open communication, recognising and rewarding safe behaviour, and conducting regular inspections further reinforce the importance of safety. By taking these steps, you can help create a culture where safety is a shared value and a top priority for all stakeholders involved in the project.

Reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager, the role responsibilities will include:

• Provide Quality management co-ordination and leadership to ensure that the quality assurance elements of the QMS are maintained and under continuous improvement
• Responsible for sub-contractor management
• Embed and promote the internal Collen Quality Management systems
• Develop, lead and maintain a comprehensive audit readiness program to ensure internal and external compliance
• Evaluate and follow up the project quality requirements in conjunction with the engineering team
• Track first of kind installations and ensure quality requirements are achieved and implemented for all associated installations
• Coordinate inspection test plan requirements with the internal team to ensure quality requirements are reviewed on a weekly basis
• Provide quality management report updates for the project tracking quality performance as required
• Engage with sub-contractors on an on-going basis to ensure that quality installations including documentation is provided on an on-going basis as part of project delivery
• Track upload of required quality documentation to IT Platforms e.g., 4P, Field-view, Compass, IFS in conjunction with the document controller
• Track important key performance indicators for quality performance and review with sub-contractors – opportunities for improvement, non-conformance etc.
• Engage with contractors, client etc. as part of on-going project meetings to lead quality project delivery
• Ensure that all information required by the quality plan and specifications is submitted and complies with the client requirements and specifications
• Attend and co-ordinate weekly meetings with the client, subcontractors & suppliers
• Review the contractors Inspection test plan and all QA/QC documentations
• Interact with project management, vendors / clients in coordination, design and construction
• Evaluate the QA/QC system implementation by each stakeholder and ensure compliance with the quality manual
• Ensure process validation activities are completed appropriately and in line with project design
• Complete engineering reviews, reports and calculations
• Evaluate the coordination of all contractors to have adequate QA/QC personnel on site during project development and operations to perform the inspection and tests.
• Review and comment on subcontractor’s pre qualifications.
• Review and comment on submittals, including test results, method statements, materials and alternate proposals submitted by contractors.
• Ensure process validation activities are completed appropriately and make the link with product design whenever needed
• Contribute to development of company wide process knowledge
• Lead a team to support project delivery to establish a unified and high standard of quality output.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the management, implementation and maintenance of QA/QC systems along with ensuring the highest standards are being upheld on the project.

A high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information is crucial to this role. You will have excellent communication skills. Strong time management with the ability to prioritise work items against potential impact as well as good organisational skills with the ability to administer tasks over multiple priorities. You will be comfortable working under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive and efficient.