QA / QC Manager

Job description / Role

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The QA/QC Manager establish the Project Quality Plan and procedures, audit schedule to monitor internal QMS, determine cause of non-compliance, identify corrective action, organize management reviews and manage the lessons learned programme. Audit, review and oversee the Contractors implementation of QMS.

Develops and recommends for management approval procedures and instructions defining responsibilities and functions of quality assurance within the company. Directs the implementation and administration of the quality assurance program policies.

Designs and conducts appropriate QA Management Audits to assess content, compliance and effectiveness of quality programs.

Schedules QA Management Audits, coordinating with departments and other applicable organizations involved in quality programs.

If required, organizes quality assurance audit teams staffing with qualified personnel including audit team leaders, auditors, and technical specialists as appropriate to maximize the effectiveness of the teams in identifying quality problems.

Assures accurate and representative audit report is prepared and issued, including need for corrective action and schedule appropriate audit results. Evaluates recommended corrective actions to ensure adequacy and to avoid excessive or unnecessary actions. Follows up and evaluates corrective actions taken to resolve deficiencies detected during audit including concurrence and closeout based on verification and effectiveness of actions.

Prepares periodic reports for approval of the Operations Manager relative to the effectiveness of audited quality programs and advises of any problems requiring special attention.

Provides on-the-job training for Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control Engineers.

Prepares long range planning for the approval of the Operations Manager to ensure availability of qualified personnel and facilities in the Management Audits.

Conducts periodic staff meetings to monitor progress and status of quality assurance activities.

Assures that QA/QC outstanding corrective actions status is reported to the Operations Manager.

Completes other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or in related field plus Certified Quality Professional CQP and lead auditor qualifications. Minimum 15 years of relevant experience and qualification in QA/QC at major highway projects.

Must possess excellent working knowledge of industry practices, safety, quality management systems.

Technical knowledge in the application of engineering, procurement or construction practices sufficient to comprehend specified engineering, construction and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of quality assurance principles and their application to engineering, procurement or construction. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions which impact the QA program. Knowledge of company policies and practices regarding personnel actions.

Computer literacy and excellent communication skills are essential.

Prior Gulf experience with consultants would be a plus.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.