Project Quality Manager

Company Overview

CB&I (Chicago Bridge & Iron) delivers integrated solutions for storage and asset management, helping clients operate their facilities safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their lifecycle. The company excels through its two main business units: Storage Solutions, specializing in tanks, terminals and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, offering operations, management, wells, and decommissioning services.

Role Summary

The Project Quality Manager (PQM) role focuses on defining and executing strategies to ensure full compliance with relevant codes, standards, regulations, policies, procedures, and contractual commitments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Interpret and ensure fulfillment of contract and subcontract quality requirements along with local regulatory mandates.
• Create and update Project Quality Plan to guide quality assurance and control activities.
• Deploy adequate QA/QC resources across all project phases including design, procurement, fabrication, supplier surveillance, receiving, storage, construction, and commissioning.
• Report quality performance metrics to Area Welding & QA/QC Manager and Area Quality Manager.
• Manage and document project quality training and verify HSE compliance by the team.
• Serve as the main contact for resolving project quality issues and advising project teams on QA/QC matters.
• Oversee implementation and coordination of quality procedures, including new procedure generation, revisions, and compliance enforcement.
• Collaborate with Engineering on developing detailed QA/QC and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure development and execution of project-specific quality control procedures and preventative maintenance schedules for contractual materials and equipment.
• Coordinate welding procedure development and performance qualification records with Corporate Welding Technology.
• Implement Production Test Plate requirements and ensure welder/welding operator qualification upkeep.
• Manage material identification and traceability protocols.
• Review major deliverables and subcontractor/supplier quality documents to confirm compliance with quality standards.
• Supervise on-site QC inspection, testing, weld rod/filler material control, non-destructive examination (NDE) coordination, and maintain NDE tracking.
• Develop logs for inspections, NCRs, and corrective actions; manage non-conformance processes, including client approvals and effectiveness monitoring of corrective measures.
• Review and investigate welder performance issues and maintain project quality records and documentation.
• Monitor adherence to project quality objectives as per applicable codes, company policies, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate quality audits and fulfill the role of CB&I Quality Management Representative in dealings with client inspectors.

Local Operational Requirements

• Provide guidance and support on quality management, welding, NDE, PWHT, and QC methods, ensuring compliance with CB&I's Quality Management System, codes, and client mandates.
• Strictly adhere to CB&I’s business conduct, safety, and ethics policies.
• Develop and implement Project Quality Management System (QMS) requirements tailored to company and contract needs.
• Manage multidisciplinary QA/QC aspects including civil, structural, piping, insulation, painting, electrical, and instrumentation works.
• Lead Pre-inspection Meetings (PIM) with clients to review inspection and test plans before work commencement.
• Establish and enforce supplier quality surveillance plans based on criticality and inspection levels.
• Maintain excellent relations with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all work complies with regulatory, company, code, and contract standards.
• Forecast resource requirements, manage training and certification processes for welding, NDE, and QA/QC personnel.
• Oversee material receiving inspections and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Review vendor documentation for contract compliance and implement robust problem-solving approaches to avoid recurrence of non-conformities.
• Facilitate training and development initiatives to enhance project outcomes and individual growth.
• Conduct site quality audits and assess personnel capabilities.
• Supervise preparation and submission of quality dossier documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Welding Engineering, Welding Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering with welding emphasis, or Materials Science; alternatively, an Associate in Applied Science in Welding Technology plus relevant experience.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years as a Project Quality Manager.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal or Lead Auditor certification is desirable.
• Strong leadership skills with excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment capabilities.
• Experienced in Welding Engineering with thorough knowledge of NDE methods such as Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Surface Examination (SFT), and Radiographic Testing (RT).
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable industry codes and standards (ASME, API) and metallurgical knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Result-driven with strong management, organizational, prioritization, and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient in computer applications, including electronic document management systems.

Skills & Behavioral Competencies

• Familiarity with management system documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Proven capability to act as a central point for quality-related project issues.
• Competency in interpreting project requirements and ensuring adherence.
• Skill in compiling and managing related project documentation and handover materials for inspections.
• Effective communication across various levels and disciplines within and outside the organization.
• Knowledgeable in codes and standards such as ASME Sections II, V, VIII, IX, ASTM Materials, API 650, API 620, AWWA D100, AWS D1.1, ASME B31.3, and others as applicable, including ISO 9001 quality management standards.