Construction QA Manager

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd seeks a Construction QA Manager for a US-based life sciences project in Ohio. You will lead construction QA/QC across mechanical and process systems on a major new-build facility, ensuring compliance with quality plans and regulatory expectations.

The role oversees two Quality Inspectors, reviews ITPs and NCRs, and coordinates with construction, engineering and contractors to drive timely resolutions and robust field quality.

Qualifications

• Significant construction QA/QC experience on large, complex capital projects in regulated environments.
• Pharma/biotech/chemicals or similar highly controlled industries experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and process-piping quality, welding, materials and docs.
• Experience managing inspectors or coordinating contractor quality personnel.
• Experience reviewing ITPs, inspection reports, NCRs and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction QA activities across the project, with primary responsibility for mechanical and process systems and additional oversight of CSA and E&I installations.
• Manage, coordinate and set priorities for two Quality Inspectors, ensuring inspection coverage is aligned with construction schedules, critical work activities and project risks.
• Review contractor quality plans, inspection and test plans, method statements, welding documentation, material records and other quality deliverables for completeness and compliance.
• Monitor EPCM, construction management and trade-contractor quality performance through field engagement, surveillance, quality meetings, audits and review of inspection records.
• Review non-conformance reports, corrective actions and recurring quality issues; coordinate timely resolution with construction, engineering and contractor teams.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Construction QA

Team Leadership

Regulated manufacturing

Mechanical knowledge

Piping/Welding

Education

Bachelor's/Equivalent in relevant field

Job description

Construction QA Manager– US, Ohio – Initial 12-Month Contract – Life Sciences

Be part of a next-generation pharmaceutical project that’s transforming how medicines are made. We’re supporting a major new-build facility in Ohio, a multi-billion-dollar investment designed to push the boundaries of science and engineering. We’re looking for a Construction QA Manager to support this project and help deliver this world-class program.

What you’ll deliver:

• Lead construction quality activities across the project, with primary responsibility for mechanical and process systems and additional oversight of CSA and E&I installations.
• Manage, coordinate and set priorities for two Quality Inspectors, ensuring inspection coverage is aligned with construction schedules, critical work activities and project risks.
• Review contractor quality plans, inspection and test plans, method statements, welding documentation, material records and other quality deliverables for completeness and compliance.
• Monitor EPCM, construction management and trade-contractor quality performance through field engagement, surveillance, quality meetings, audits and review of inspection records.
• Review non-conformance reports, corrective actions and recurring quality issues; challenge inadequate responses and coordinate timely resolution with construction, engineering and contractor teams.

What you’ll need:

• Significant construction QA/QC experience on large, complex capital projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, food and beverage, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing or another highly controlled process industry.
• Strong mechanical and process-piping quality knowledge, including welding, piping installation, materials, testing and construction documentation.
• Demonstrated experience managing inspectors or coordinating contractor quality personnel.
• Experience reviewing ITPs, inspection reports, NCRs, corrective actions, weld procedures and construction turnover packages.