Field Quality Manager

Description

The Field Quality Manager is responsible for monitoring and auditing a project’s quality management requirements and executing the Project Quality Management Plan. This role works closely with Project Managers and other stakeholders to ensure project quality objectives are met throughout the project lifecycle. The position leads planning and oversight of procured equipment and materials, supporting the Director of Quality in measuring Quality Management System performance. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the Roselle, New Jersey area.

• Assist operational leadership with maintaining the Quality Management System, including procedures, processes, and training.
• Ensure project procedures and processes remain aligned with the Quality Management System and contract requirements.
• Develop and review quality requirements during project planning, including standards, guidelines, and project checklists.
• Create project-specific quality management plans during early planning phases.
• Validate completion of lessons learned, corrective actions, and continuous improvement items.
• Identify and document issues that may impact expected outcomes and develop appropriate corrective action plans.
• Perform detailed inspections/audits of each definable feature of work.
• Plan and carry out systematic, independent examinations and audits of project quality requirements, objectives, and documentation.
• Prepare and update project-specific audit plans including schedules, documentation, and resource needs.
• Perform random inspections of work completed by operating entities or subcontractors and review associated QA documentation.
• Interface regularly with field operations, project management, corporate support functions, project controls, and clients on quality-related matters.
• Deliver training and awareness to project teams on quality-related activities.
• Review procedures and quality records from operating entities and subcontractors to verify compliance.
• Recommend procedural improvements and best practices based on audits and lessons learned.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives involving performance and process plans.
• Manage document control for quality, ensuring that all project documents used in the field are current, properly stored, and compliant with procedures. This includes drawings, test records, supplier/subcontractor documents, and related materials.
• Monitor subcontractor performance for compliance with quality requirements.
• Provide leadership, support, and direction for all project quality activities.
• Support business development and pursuit activities by preparing quality-related deliverables.
• Provide guidance in the execution of the Quality Management System.
• Comply with internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with operating entities to ensure contract-required quality obligations, requirements, and documentation are met and properly maintained.
• Manage non-conformance control: ensure non-conformances are identified, tracked, documented, and resolved by project teams.

Requirements

• Experience developing and implementing Quality programs.
• Experience in surveillance oversight programs and inspection test plan development.
• Technical expertise related to design requirements, equipment/material specifications, testing, and standards compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• 30-Hour OSHA certification.
• Experience in electrical/substation, mechanical, and piping construction, along with facility startup and operations.
• Full understanding of ASME codes.
• Knowledge of hydrotesting, pneumatic testing, and mechanical startup procedures.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Multi-state experience and understanding of state/local quality-related codes and AHJ requirements.
• Understanding of critical path scheduling.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in design, surveillance monitoring, and Project Management, including:
• Heavy mechanical process piping background required.
• Prior experience as Manager, Superintendent, Project Manager, or Quality Manager/Auditor.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• CIA – Certified Internal Auditor.
• CQA – Certified Professional Auditor.
• Strong knowledge of safety requirements and environmental considerations.
• Applicable certifications related to inspection, testing, welding, structural bolting, commissioning, etc.

Benefits

Per diem offered for non local candidates

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance