Senior Quality Manager - Energy Construction

Kiewit Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Energy Canada District in Edmonton, AB, is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead the Quality team on energy construction projects. This role focuses on developing and maintaining project quality plans, inspection and test programs, and ensuring compliance with project documentation and standards.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in quality management within civil construction or oil and gas, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Quality Management in civil construction, oil and gas, or power.
• Proven background as a QA/QC Inspector in large scope projects.
• LNG experience is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage Quality for all aspects of a project.
• Generate project quality plans, inspection & test plans, and procedures.
• Coordinate with Construction Supervisors, Schedulers, and Planners to implement the project quality system.
• Produce quality work meeting plans and industry standards.
• Ensure adherence to the Project's Quality Management System and procedures.
• Align quality control objectives with construction procedures to ensure reliability and cost control.
• Lead discussions with clients, vendors, and staff to resolve quality issues.
• Generate quality reports and metrics; analyze data for deviations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Senior Quality Manager - Energy Construction

Location: Edmonton, AB, CA

Requisition ID:183080

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Energy Canada District

Department:Quality

Market:OGC

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Sr. Quality Manager, you will lead the the Quality team and program on a projects in your assigned location.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We are a major industrial contractor that work on projects that involve construction of oil & gas facilities such as oilsands processing, including steam–assisted gravity drainage facilities, upgrading & refining, midstream facilities, power & co-generation, terminal projects (ex. LNG, LPG, etc.), and major mine developments. We also have a Modular Yard facility in Edmonton, Alberta. Our engineering branch is a leading-edge division that offers innovative engineering services for our current projects and new pursuits in Canada. Our design services group are based in Calgary and Houston offering expertise in process, piping, mechanical, electrical and civil/structural disciplines.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

We are hiring out of Edmonton with project assignments in Western Canada and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Manage Quality for all aspects of a project.
• Generate project quality plans, inspection & test plans, and procedures
• Work closely with Construction Supervisors, Schedulers, Planners regarding development and implementation of the project quality system ensuring thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards
• Have a thorough knowledge of the Projects Quality Management System, work instructions and procedures
• Ensure work is performed to established technical requirements defined by project documentation including drawings, specifications, procedures, inspection & test plans and work instructions
• Align quality control objectives with construction procedures to achieve product reliability and minimize cost
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
• Confer with vendors, subcontractors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status
• Generate quality reports and metric
• Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards
• Issue notice of non-conformances and stop-work orders, conferring with clients, , and quality personnel to document incidents, contract requirements, and recommend corrective actions.
• Read worker logs, as-builts, quality checklist, test reports and specification sheets, to verify that records adhere to contract specifications
• Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees
• Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties
• Execute personnel quality training
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company and its staff in meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
• Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality
• Assist other projects and regions as needed in the implementation of The Company’s Quality Program
  

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor degree in a related field
• 10+ years of experience in Quality Management in civil construction, oil and gas, or power
• Proven background as a QA/QC Inspector in large scope projects
• LNG experience a strong asset
• Significant years of experience managing a team of several quality inspectors
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Ability to travel and relocate as business requires

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate…

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