Our client located in Varennes and active in the energy industry is looking for a Site Quality Lead for a one-year temporary contract.

Summary description:

The mandate is to fulfill the role of Site Quality Lead in assistance to the Construction Manager and in close collaboration with the Quality Portfolio Director. The proposed candidate would report directly to the Construction Manager on a daily basis and would also get instructions from the Quality Portfolio Director.

The Site Quality Lead mandate is to ensure that the project quality management, quality plan, process, procedures, and standards are followed to establish contractors Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) to deliver safe and reliable construction as per approved the design and engineering.

Safety code inspections are coordinated, and test results are properly documented to support project turnover.

Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Construction Manager/Quality Manager the Site Quality Lead is:

• Accountable to ensure that overall safety in making quality decisions and recommendations, including requirements are implemented and considering safety and environment as a core value.
• Accountable for verification and approval of site inspection and test plan (ITP) for the scope in alignment with project execution, construction execution as well as contracting strategy and plans.
• Perform the verification, inspection and witnessing activities as required by the approved ITP. Determine delegation of inspection authority based on risk scenarios, where required, in agreement with construction management, construction coordinator and contractor.
• Coordination of project construction inspection with regulatory or safety codes inspectors with construction and field engineering group.
• Establishing an open communication and collaboration with the General Contractor QA Manager for the proper conduct of quality assurance activities at site.
• Review and establishment of VCR QA expectations from the construction phase to turnover to commissioning and propose improvements as seen necessary.
• Support participation in Construction/IWP and Final Walkdowns only for specific cases requiring QA reviews during walkdown.
• Seek appropriate approval for deviation for “fit for purpose” inspection and tests and where rewards overweight risks.
• Review and approve quality records in turnover binders in a timely manner, and suggest potential solutions for any deficiency where possible.
• Report and record any Non-Conformances (NCR) in consultation with Subject Matter Expert (SME). Verify and accept proposed disposition for closure of NCR. Provide feedback to Lessons Learned group.
• Review of the final project turnover binders to verify correctness and completeness of documents.
• Review construction quality procedures.
• Progressive audits of contractors to verify adherence to project, industry, and job-specific requirements.
• Support groups like Regulatory, Document Control, Field Engineering, Turnover, Project Engineering and CSU/RFO for QA interface and issue resolutions.
• Bilingual with advanced French and English skills would be considered an asset.

Experience and Qualifications:
 

• Experience in project quality assurance/quality control in the construction industry.
• Engineering and Construction Quality Management.
• Industrial/Oil and gas construction experience.
• Knowledge of industry standards.

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of experience in project quality control/quality assurance in the construction industry is preferred.
• Strong team spirit, attention to detail and proven decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• Problem-solving abilities, contributing to new quality initiatives, striving for continuous improvements, and accurate record keeping will be key to succeed in this role.
• Experience in auditing the quality of systems and projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarization with construction sites, inspection, and quality auditing processes.
• Understanding of standards (i.e., ASME, CSA, etc.).