Quality Manager - Offshore Subsea Project - Pkg 2

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Project Quality Management System for an ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi. You will drive QA/QC across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and offshore installation, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards and ISO 9001.

You will manage audits, non-conformances, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver a safe, high-quality offshore facility. The role requires extensive experience in oil & gas offshore EPC projects, strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Metallurgy) or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years QA/QC experience in Oil & Gas, Offshore, EPC, or Energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP) aligned with ADNOC standards.
• Lead QA/QC activities across the project lifecycle including engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, offshore installation and commissioning.
• Oversee inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality procedures and NCR management.
• Coordinate supplier quality surveillance, audits and third-party inspections.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ADNOC quality requirements and readiness for regulatory inspections.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Stakeholder communication

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Aconex

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Title: Quality Manager - Offshore Subsea Project - Pkg 2 Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Title: Quality Manager KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.

Job Purpose

The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) for ADNOC Offshore projects. The role ensures that all engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, commissioning, and handover activities comply with ADNOC requirements, project specifications, contractual obligations, international standards, and regulatory requirements. The Quality Manager provides leadership to project QA/QC teams, contractors, suppliers, and inspection agencies to ensure delivery of a safe, reliable, and high-quality offshore facility.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management Leadership

Develop and implement the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP) in alignment with ADNOC standards and project requirements. Establish project quality objectives, KPIs, procedures, and quality assurance frameworks. Lead and manage all QA/QC activities throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure quality requirements are effectively integrated into engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning activities. Promote a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement across project teams.

Quality Assurance (QA)

Develop, review, and approve Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Procedures, and Method Statements. Ensure compliance with ADNOC specifications, international standards, and contractual quality requirements. Monitor contractor and supplier Quality Management Systems. Conduct project quality audits and assessments. Verify implementation of lessons learned and best practices.

Quality Control (QC)

Oversee inspection and testing activities during: Engineering Procurement Fabrication Construction Offshore Installation Pre-commissioning Commissioning Ensure all inspection and test records are properly maintained and documented. Review Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and preventive actions. Verify effective close-out of quality issues.

Vendor & Supplier Quality Management

Manage supplier quality surveillance and inspection activities. Review and approve vendor quality documents and manufacturing quality plans. Conduct supplier audits and qualification assessments. Monitor vendor performance and quality compliance. Coordinate third-party inspection agencies and expediting teams.

Construction & Offshore Quality Management

Monitor fabrication yards, module assembly facilities, and offshore installation activities. Ensure welding, NDT, coating, mechanical completion, and testing activities comply with approved procedures. Verify construction quality records and turnover dossiers. Support offshore hook-up, tie-in, and commissioning activities.

Quality Audits & Compliance

Develop and execute audit schedules for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Lead internal and external quality audits. Coordinate ADNOC quality audits and technical assessments. Monitor compliance with ISO 9001 and ADNOC quality management requirements. Ensure readiness for project quality reviews and regulatory inspections.

NCR & Continuous Improvement

Lead investigations into quality incidents and major NCRs. Perform root cause analysis and track corrective actions. Monitor quality trends and identify improvement opportunities. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project quality performance.

Project Handover & Documentation

Ensure completion and verification of quality dossiers and turnover packages. Verify mechanical completion and commissioning documentation. Support final project handover and close-out activities. Ensure document retention and records management requirements are met.

Team & Stakeholder Management

Lead QA/QC Engineers, Inspectors, Coordinators, and Quality Specialists. Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, HSE, and Project Controls teams. Interface with ADNOC representatives, EPC contractors, vendors, classification societies, and third-party inspectors. Provide quality performance reports to project management and senior leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Metallurgy, or related discipline). Master's Degree is an advantage.

Preferred Certifications

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM) ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) IRCA Certified Lead Auditor NACE Coating Inspector (preferred) CSWIP Welding Inspector Certification (preferred) API Certifications (desirable)

Experience Requirements

Minimum 15 years of QA/QC experience in the Oil & Gas, Offshore, EPC, or Energy industry. At least 7 years in a Quality Manager or Senior QA/QC Management role. Strong experience in offshore oil and gas projects. Proven track record supporting FEED, EPC, fabrication, offshore installation, and commissioning phases. ADNOC Offshore or major Middle East operator project experience preferred.

Technical Competencies

Quality Management Quality Management Systems (QMS) Quality Assurance & Quality Control Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) Audit Management NCR Management Root Cause Analysis Continuous Improvement Programs Fabrication & Construction Quality Welding Inspection NDT Techniques Coating & Painting Inspection Mechanical Inspection Structural Steel Inspection Piping Inspection Electrical & Instrumentation Inspection Offshore Project Quality Offshore Fabrication Yards Jackets & Topsides Pipelines & Subsea Equipment Offshore Installation Activities Hook-up & Commissioning Mechanical Completion Processes Codes & Standards ADNOC Engineering Standards ADNOC Quality Requirements ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems API Standards ASME Codes ASTM Standards AWS Welding Standards ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Awareness DNV Offshore Standards Systems & Software SAP Aconex SharePoint Power BI MS Office Suite Quality Management Systems (QMS) Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)

Behavioral Competencies

Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. High attention to detail and quality focus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective decision-making capability. Ability to influence contractors and project teams. Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.