Quality Assurance Section Head

Job summary

The Quality Assurance Section Head will oversee quality management across large-scale construction projects to ensure client interests are protected. This role involves directing audit activities, implementing corrective actions, and providing training to project personnel.

Job details

Hill International is seeking a Quality Assurance Section Head in Canada (Must be willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia) Responsibilities Responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Projects’ Management System in compliance with the Hill Corporate policies, International Standards and Client's requirements. Develops quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses and monitoring procedures. Implementation of the Quality System may require the development or modification of corporate procedures. As per project needs, the development of a Project-specific Quality Plan, as a roadmap of the Project Quality Requirements, is recommended. Monitors the establishment by the service provider of the quality assurance (QA) programs sufficient for the Project. Monitors and audits the quality-related activities set forth in the Quality Plans to confirm that products or services provided are in accordance with the client's requirements. Periodically conducts detailed audits to assess the level of compliance with the QA systems, procedures, and related quality activities. Regularly interacts with the Project Director and Area Manager, and other staff members to assess on-site activities. Identifies and reports to the Project Director and -as per needs- to the Area Manager and the Area Quality Manager on quality issues or trends based on data from a variety of sources. Supports implementation of appropriate corrective action to quality issues. Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes. Provides input to management on projects performance metrics and process or procedural system improvements. Trains and motivates employees to ensure that quality standards are met. Requires the ability to communicate clearly, and interface effectively with a diverse group of professionals. Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill. Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor. Qualifications Bachelor in engineering / management from an accredited university. Minimum 20 years’ professional experience including as quality manager for large-scale projects. Certified as a Lead Auditor. Broad knowledge of the quality principles/tools and their application to engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, operations, or decommissioning. Knowledge of the application of corrective actions to reconcile nonconforming conditions. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions which impact the quality program/plan. Proficiency in verbal and written communications. Proficiency in providing direction and on the job training to assigned personnel. Experience in directing project audit activities Hill International, with more than 4,400+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com. Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs. Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com. Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

What you’ll do

The Quality Assurance Section Head will oversee quality management across large-scale construction projects to ensure client interests are protected. This role involves directing audit activities, implementing corrective actions, and providing training to project personnel.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or management and possess at least 20 years of professional experience, including a background as a quality manager. A Lead Auditor certification and deep knowledge of quality principles and regulatory requirements are mandatory.

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Operations Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Quality Assurance
• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Lead Auditor
• Quality Principles
• Corrective Actions
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Auditing
• Training
• Engineering
• Procurement
• Environmental Management
• Operations Management
• Decommissioning
• Communication
• Leadership
• Construction
• Consulting
• Facility Management
• Program Management
• Systems Development Life Cycle

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Quality Assurance Inspector
• Project Management Analyst
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

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