Construction Quality Coordinator (Contract)

SGS; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in Calgary is looking for a Construction Quality Coordinator. This contract position requires overseeing construction quality, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborating with contractors. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in construction, relevant certifications, and a commitment to quality in construction processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in pipelining or facilities construction.
• Knowledge of and experience with inspection and test plans.
• Ability to document compliance and facilitate audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for improvement in construction activities.
• Conduct pre-audit checks of construction records.
• Ensure safety and quality expectations are met during construction.
• Collaborate with contractor personnel to ensure project compliance.

Skills

Industry processes and procedures

Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)

Construction safety regulations

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or Engineering Technology Diploma

API1169 certification

University Degree in relevant field

Job description

Construction Quality Coordinator (Contract)

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

SGS is currently looking for a Construction Quality Coordinator for one of our clients. This is a contract position that requires an independent contractor (IC).

The Construction Quality Coordinator (CQC) is the Company’s authorized representative and works in parallel with the Construction Manager/Assistant Construction Manager and the team to successfully execute construction projects at a high level of safety and quality. The CQC provides guidance during the construction phase, aids in establishing a quality culture, and continuously reviews project status, records, and processes to assure conformance with the Project Quality Plan (PQP).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Actively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and recognize obstacles to improve safety and efficiency of construction activities.
• Conduct pre‑audit checks of all construction records, including inspector certifications, contractor PQP conformance, and overall PQP compliance.
• Ensure all safety, environmental, and quality expectations and general policies are upheld during construction.
• Document required results via inspector reports or Contractor Inspection and Test Plans (ITP).
• Work with the contractor to create and review Contractor turnover binders, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Collaborate with the CMT to identify non‑conformances and recommend corrective actions.
• Immediately stop work activity when unsafe conditions are observed and notify contractor supervision.
• Verify that the contractor is implementing their Quality Plan and compliant with Safe Work Practices and Job Safety/Hazard Analysis.
• Oversee quality inspection staff to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Ensure ITPs are completed as work progresses and documentation is accepted by TC Energy.
• Track and implement stakeholder and local community commitments within the contractor’s scope.
• Advocate for quality deliverables by fostering a positive work environment and a proactive quality culture.
• Monitor quality at the work site, influence corrective action with the contractor or inspection staff, and identify non‑conformance issues.
• Provide QA/QC leadership, expertise, and guidance to project personnel and participate in incident investigations.
• Manage construction quality documentation records and identify innovation and value creation opportunities.
• Participate in lessons learned, close‑out meetings, site safety and quality walk‑downs, and note discrepancies.
• Interface with the contractor’s personnel to ensure codes, standards, and design adherence.
• Champion effective utilization of QA/QC processes (NCR, MOC, LL, RFI, etc.) and complete daily inspection reports in accordance with Company Inspection Standards.
• Perform or participate in quality audits/assessments to ensure conformance with requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• API1169 certification
• Knowledge of and experience with industry processes and procedures
• 5+ years of work experience in pipelining or facilities construction
• Discipline Engineer, Technician, Red Seal Journeyman or Designated Specialist
• Technical or Engineering Technology Diploma or Journeyman Ticket in related field
• Trade – Red Seal in relevant field
• University Degree in relevant field

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.