Project Quality Manager

Relocation authorized: National - Family. Telework type: Full-Time. Work locations: Various locations across the USA.

About the Role

In this role located at the project job site, you will lead a project Quality team to align the Quality culture, procedures, and programs with a business strategy to improve compliance and project Quality performance. You will manage the project Quality program, including oversight of both direct hire and subcontracted scopes. The scope covers all project functions, such as project management, commissioning & startup, and project controls. You will develop and maintain relationships with the customer representative responsible for project Quality, advise the Manager of Quality, and report to the Project Manager on the status of project Quality culture, training, compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

Project Overview

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) serves the increasing demand for EPC services in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain), electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production), synthetic materials, and data center markets. M&T strives to exceed customer objectives through agility, innovative technologies, and world-class talent. Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while pursuing opportunities globally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project Quality procedures, contract requirements, design documents, codes, standards, and core programs.
• Manage and supervise the overall project Quality team.
• Interface and coordinate with the project manager, functional managers, and customer Quality manager.
• Lead project Quality execution planning and continuous improvement of procedures and core programs.
• Implement guidance requirements for project Quality planning.
• Manage the project-level Quality Management System certification and represent the project during audits conducted by clients, GBU, Corporate, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage on-project Quality auditing and assessments to verify the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) and Project Quality Plan (PQP) within the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Develop and provide the PQP included in the PEP, including project completion documentation from start to finish.
• Develop and maintain the Quality Staffing Plan schedule and training during project execution.
• Manage requirements for and preparation of project Quality performance metrics, dashboards, action plans, continuous improvement, and reports (weekly and monthly).
• Ensure compliance with project Quality requirements, QMS, and PQP, including direct hire, subcontractor, and vendor scopes of work.
• Attend meetings representing the project Quality function, including project meetings, customer meetings, and M&T GBU meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience, or 17-19 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• College degree in engineering or technology, plus 10 years of experience in implementing quality-related activities on major construction projects (e.g., data centers, chip manufacturers, battery manufacturers, power plants, refineries).
• Experience managing and supervising Quality teams and interfacing with project managers, functional managers, and customer Quality representatives.
• Experience developing and coordinating quality activities for construction, manufacturing, system turnovers, commissioning/startup, and completions, including quality documentation turnover packages.
• Knowledge of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) project life cycle.
• Experience with fabrication of materials and equipment for large construction projects, including off-site manufacturing and modularization.
• Prior experience developing and implementing quality programs, including Quality metrics, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Previous experience with auditing and surveillance programs.
• Working knowledge of incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to support employees, including career advancement, cultural programs, and work-life balance initiatives. Benefits are designed to help teams thrive while tackling some of the world’s toughest challenges. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.