Quality Manager
John Wood Group View all jobs
- Saskatoon, SK
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Woods Minerals and Metals sector.
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
- Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
- Establish, maintain, control, and continuously improve the Project Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensure quality requirements are clearly understood and aligned with contractual, regulatory, and project objectives and embedded into construction execution.
- Develop and maintain the Project Quality Plans.
- Manage changes to the management system, ensuring risks are assessed and mitigated.
- Provide oversight and governance of contractors' QC programs, ensuring procedures, ITPs, and inspection processes meet project standards.
- Resource, manage, and mentor the Project Quality Team; ensure qualifications and responsibilities are clearly defined.
- Provide technical guidance, including specialized support in welding, NDT, and other critical disciplines.
- Monitor equipment and materials for suitability, compliance, and proper care/custody/preservation.
- Perform surveillance to verify contractor activities are effective and fully documented.
- Conduct audits of construction activities and contractor performance and oversee NCR management.
- Act as the focal point for third-party audits and assessments.
- Witness key inspections and hold points and verify compliance with ITPs.
- Validate that Inspection and Test Records (ITRs) are completed and approved.
- Manage receipt, compilation, and retention of ITRs and supporting information for progressive turnover.
- Verify completeness and accuracy of contractor turnover records, ITRs, and as-built documentation.
- Manage care, custody, and control of QA documentation required for turnover.
- Update and manage punch lists and verify closure of corrective actions.
- Support mechanical completion activities, turnover, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
- Track and report quality performance using verifiable metrics, providing regular updates to the client and internal stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively with Project Team, attend project meetings, advising on progress of quality deliverables and open issues.
- Promote and communicate learnings, reporting any deficiencies in action tracking systems.
- Support communication and resolution of issues between Wood, contractors, and the client.
- Promote a strong quality culture and drive continuous improvement across all site functions.
- 10+ years relevant experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Degree/diploma in Quality, Engineering, Construction/Project Management, or equivalent experience.
- Lead Auditor certification (essential).
- Professional memberships (CQI, ASQ, PMI) and certifications such as CMQ/OE, CQA, CQE, API, NACE, AWS (desirable).
- Legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.
- Experience in heavy industrial construction; nuclear industry experience an asset.
- Strong understanding of QMS, ISO 9001, industry codes and standards and ability to interpret drawings, specifications and other requirements.
- Skilled in inspection, testing, auditing, nonconformance management, turnover and completions.
- Experience using continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
- Experience working within integrated project teams and managing relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Completions Management Software
- Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required