Quality Assurance Manager

Vallum Associates; Porsgrunn, Skien; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates is seeking a Quality Manager for on-site execution in Skien, Norway. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining ISO 9001 compliant quality management systems, audits, and project quality plans to ensure successful delivery of data centre construction projects.

You will lead inspections, manage non-conformances, coordinate with suppliers, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring thorough documentation and smooth handover of deliverables.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction quality management.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems.
• Experience in auditing and corrective actions.
• Ability to develop quality plans and inspection processes.
• Experience reviewing supplier and contractor quality arrangements.
• Familiarity with ITPs, hold points and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, regulations and industry standards.
• Implement quality procedures and project quality plans.
• Develop and monitor ITPs, sign-offs and hold points.
• Record, investigate and close out non-conformances.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate quality records and audit documentation.
• Monitor supplier and contractor quality plans and procedures.
• Deliver quality training to project teams.
• Identify and mitigate quality-related risks.
• Engage stakeholders to communicate quality requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and handover readiness.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Non-conformance

Supplier management

Construction experience

Education

Construction management / Civil engineering / Quality management

Job description

Job Title:

Quality Manager

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Skien, Norway - Mon - Fri on site

Sector:

Data Centre Construction

Logistics:

Accommodation and car/car allowance provided

The Project Quality Manager plays a key role in supporting the successful delivery of construction projects by establishing, implementing and maintaining effective quality management systems, assurance processes and operational procedures. The role ensures compliance with ISO 9001 requirements, relevant industry standards and internal quality expectations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Compliance and Standards

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, industry standards and ISO 9001.
• Keep up to date with changes to quality requirements.

2. Quality Assurance

• Implement quality procedures and project quality plans.
• Conduct inspections and audits to verify compliance and prevent defects.

3. Quality Control

• Develop and monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), sign-offs and hold points.
• Record, investigate and close out non-conformances.

4. Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and consistency.
• Apply lessons learned and implement best practices.

5. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports and audit documentation.
• Report on quality performance, trends and outstanding issues.

6. Supplier and Contractor Quality

• Review supplier and contractor quality plans and procedures.
• Monitor materials, workmanship and compliance with required standards.

7. Training and Awareness

• Deliver quality training and guidance to project teams.
• Promote awareness and ownership of quality requirements.

8. Risk Management

• Identify and assess quality-related risks.
• Implement mitigation measures and elevate significant issues.

9. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build effective relationships with project teams, suppliers and contractors.
• Communicate quality requirements and support issue resolution.

10. Continuous Improvement

• Promote proactive quality management and accountability.
• Encourage lessons learned and ongoing improvement.

11. Handover and Completion

• Verify quality requirements and deliverables are complete.
• Ensure quality records and outstanding issues are closed out before handover

Skills and Experience Required

1. Construction Experience:

Significant experience in construction quality management, inspections and compliance.

2. Education:

Degree or equivalent qualification in construction management, civil engineering, quality management or a related discipline.

3. ISO 9001:

Strong understanding of quality management systems, certification requirements and auditing.

4. Quality Planning and Inspection:

Experience developing quality plans, ITPs, inspection processes and completion documentation.

5. Auditing and Non-Conformance Management:

Experience conducting audits, investigating issues and managing corrective actions.

6. Supplier and Contractor Management:

Experience reviewing quality arrangements and monitoring compliance.