Project Quality Manager

About the role

This Project Quality Manager position is responsible for preparing quality plans, procedures and audit programmes, reviewing quality documents and ensuring site activities comply with contractual, legal and internal requirements. The role also covers coordination with the Project Manager, liaison with clients and authorities, and coaching and motivating the quality team.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare the Quality Plan, project quality procedures and audit programmes based on contractual, legal and internal requirements.
• Review method statements, inspection and test plans, procedures, instructions and reports, and correct them to align with the overall system and applicable requirements.
• Plan, organise and prioritise work so that resources are used effectively and deadlines are met.
• Develop internal and external communication channels and set objectives and action plans, monitoring project performance against them.
• Intervene in emergencies or major on-site problems and take measures to prevent recurrence.
• Plan and carry out regular on-site inspections and audits, recommending corrections to discrepancies.
• Review and validate reports, analyse data, prepare ad-hoc documentation and give professional guidance on the specialist area.
• Provide technical guidance to procurement and project staff on complex matters, and coordinate with the Project Manager on quality staffing and staff transfers.
• Liaise with clients and legal authorities to stay up to date with requirements and ensure compliance.
• Evaluate on-site quality procedures and practices and propose improvements, and review and finalise project documentation for client approval and traceability.
• Coach subordinates and project line managers, define meeting topics, run training and awareness sessions, and manage and appraise the team's performance.

Required profile

• Engineering degree with a professional certification in quality management.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in English and French.