Quality Manager

KBR Careers; Port Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Training & development

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the QA/QC program for a major LNG project in the United States. You will supervise QA/QC activities across construction, commissioning, and startup, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

The role requires extensive experience in quality leadership on large capital projects, strong knowledge of ISO 9001, welding quality, NDE/NDT, and supplier quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or related technical discipline OR equivalent construction experience.
• Minimum 10 years of quality management experience supporting LNG, petrochemical, refinery, gas processing, power generation, or heavy industrial projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality leadership role on major capital projects.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS, ASME/API/ASTM/AWS codes, welding quality, NDE/NDT, supplier quality, inspection & test planning, turnover processes, commissioning and startup quality requirements.
• Experience managing contractor and subcontractor quality performance and coordinating quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of the project Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead QA/QC activities throughout construction, mechanical completion, commissioning, and startup phases.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise quality personnel, inspectors, auditors, and field quality representatives.
• Oversee implementation of ITPs, quality procedures, and inspection programs.
• Coordinate quality activities across civil/structural, mechanical, piping, welding, electrical/instrumentation, module fabrication, turnover.
• Manage NCRs, corrective actions, preventive actions, and root cause investigations.
• Monitor contractor quality performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support supplier and vendor quality surveillance programs.
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits for contractors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Ensure quality documentation, turnover records, inspection reports, and certification packages are complete and accurate.
• Track and report quality metrics and trends.
• Work with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to resolve quality issues.
• Promote a culture of quality excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

ASME

API

ASTM

AWS

NDE/NDT inspection

Welding quality

Supplier quality

Inspection and test planning

Mechanical completion & turnover

Commissioning quality

Documentation & record retention

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering/Construction Management/Quality Management

Job description

Quality Manager

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for a Quality Manager to support a major LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) project by leading the implementation and execution of the project's Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) program. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all engineering, procurement, construction, mechanical completion, and commissioning activities are performed in accordance with project requirements, applicable codes and standards, and established quality management systems.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing quality programs on large LNG, petrochemical, refinery, gas processing, or other major industrial construction projects and possess a strong understanding of construction quality processes, inspection programs, supplier quality, and turnover requirements.

• Manage day-to-day execution of the project Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities throughout construction, mechanical completion, commissioning, and startup phases.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise quality personnel, inspectors, auditors, and field quality representatives.
• Oversee implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and inspection programs.
• Coordinate quality activities covering:
• Civil and structural construction
• Mechanical equipment installation
• Piping fabrication and installation
• Welding and NDE/NDT activities
• Electrical and instrumentation systems
• Module fabrication and assembly
• Mechanical completion and turnover
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, preventive actions, and root cause investigations.
• Monitor contractor quality performance and ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
• Support supplier and vendor quality surveillance programs.
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits for contractors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Ensure quality documentation, turnover records, inspection reports, and certification packages are complete and accurate.
• Track and report quality metrics, trends, and performance indicators.
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to proactively resolve quality issues.
• Promote a culture of quality excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline OR equivalent construction experience.
• Minimum 10 years of quality management experience supporting LNG, petrochemical, refinery, gas processing, power generation, or heavy industrial projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality leadership role on major capital projects.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• ASME, API, ASTM, AWS, and applicable industry codes
• Welding and fabrication quality requirements
• NDE/NDT inspection methods
• Supplier quality programs
• Inspection and test planning
• Mechanical completion and turnover processes
• Commissioning and startup quality requirements
• Experience managing contractor and subcontractor quality performance.
• Strong understanding of quality documentation and record retention requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary quality teams in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct LNG project experience strongly preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or equivalent certification.
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001) preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• Experience supporting EPC, EPCM, or owner-led project execution models.
• Familiarity with modular fabrication yards and international supply chains.
• Experience on projects exceeding $500 million in total installed cost.

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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