Senior Construction QA Lead – Onsite, 14/7 FIFO

Snowy Hydro Limited; Cooma; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro Limited, on the Snowy 2.0 project, seeks a Construction Quality Lead 2.0 responsible for directing a site-based quality team across major contractor activities and ensuring compliance with Employer’s Requirements, technical specs, and contract terms.

The role involves proactive collaboration with FGJV, Voith Hydro, and other contractors while maintaining QA across multi-shift operations on a Tantangra site with a 14:7 FIFO/DIDO roster.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing quality teams and collaborating with major contractor teams.
• Experience in QA/QC roles within large-scale infrastructure/energy or civil projects.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, construction codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in QA/QC processes, inspections, and audits.
• Proficiency with QA systems, tools, and digital reporting platforms.
• Desirable: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification and familiarity with construction management software (e.g. Aconex, completions software).

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary, site-based quality team to ensure construction meets Employer’s Requirements and contract obligations.
• Collaborate with contractors to drive proactive quality culture and implement continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve quality risks to prevent legacy issues.
• Coordinate and oversee quality inspections, testing regimes, and third-party verifications.
• Manage quality records (NCRs, Lots/Databooks, completions documentation).
• Oversee shift rostering and resources for continuous multi-shift quality coverage.
• Maintain Health, Safety, and Environment compliance and adherence to project plans.

Skills

Leadership

QA/QC Expertise

ISO 9001 Knowledge

Construction Management

Contractor Coordination

Digital Reporting Tools

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Aconex

QA systems

Completions software

Job description

Snowy Hydro Limited, on the Snowy 2.0 project, seeks a Construction Quality Lead 2.0 responsible for directing a site-based quality team across major contractor activities and ensuring compliance with Employer’s Requirements, technical specs, and contract terms.

The role involves proactive collaboration with FGJV, Voith Hydro, and other contractors while maintaining QA across multi-shift operations on a Tantangra site with a 14:7 FIFO/DIDO roster.