Director, Project Quality

About the Role

Venture Global LNG is seeking a Director, Project Quality to join our team in Point Celeste, LA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the project quality management system, quality plans, procedures, templates, and training programs across the project organization, and interfacing with the Quality Leadership team to ensure feedback from the execution team is incorporated as part of our Continuous Improvement Initiative.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Quality Management Systems, including quality plans, establishing metrics, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of Quality Assurance and Quality Control staff, organizing daily tasks to ensure effective quality management.
• Implement and manage corrective and preventative actions for non-conformances, track quality issues, and resolve them before they impact project timelines or budgets.
• Prepare and present data-driven quality reports to senior leadership, highlighting performance, trends, and risks.
• Monitor and inspect all phases of construction to ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, engineers, subcontractors, and business units to ensure alignment on quality standards and objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Construction Quality management, in the energy industry, preferably in LNG.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of construction processes, materials, quality standards, and legal/regulatory requirements.
• Experience with API Q1, ISO 9001, international quality standards, and technical matters related to ASME and API codes and standards.
• Experience with audits, inspections, and subcontractor evaluations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning, technical, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel, both domestic and international.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, work within project deadlines, and adjust as priorities change.
• Ability to mentor others through technical training and guidance.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including P&IDs, Civil/Structural plans, Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Piping Isometrics, etc.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of all industry codes, standards, and best practices.
• Advanced computer experience with Smartsheet, SharePoint, BI, Adobe, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC Card.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Project Management, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• ASQ Certifications.
• PMI Certifications (PMP, RMP).
• API/AWS/ASME Certifications.
• ASNT Certifications.