Quality Manager

Title: Quality Manager
Quality Manager KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. KBR is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the implementation and execution of the project's Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) program for a major LNG project. This role provides leadership and oversight of quality activities across engineering, procurement, construction, mechanical completion, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable codes and standards, and established quality management systems. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience managing quality programs on large-scale LNG, petrochemical, refinery, gas processing, or other industrial projects, driving excellence in construction quality, inspection and testing, supplier quality, and turnover processes to support safe, compliant, and successful project delivery.Functional Job Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day execution of the project Quality Management System (QMS).Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities throughout construction, mechanical completion, commissioning, and startup phases.Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.Supervise quality personnel, inspectors, auditors, and field quality representatives.Oversee implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and inspection programs.Coordinate quality activities covering: Civil and structural construction, Mechanical equipment installation, Piping fabrication and installation, Welding and NDE/NDT activities, Electrical and instrumentation systems, Module fabrication and assembly, Mechanical completion and turnover.Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, preventive actions, and root cause investigations.Monitor contractor quality performance and ensure compliance with project quality requirements.Support supplier and vendor quality surveillance programs.Coordinate internal and external quality audits for contractors, suppliers, and project teams.Ensure quality documentation, turnover records, inspection reports, and certification packages are complete and accurate.Track and report quality metrics, trends, and performance indicators.Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to proactively resolve quality issues.Promote a culture of quality excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project.Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline;
however equivalent construction experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.Minimum 10 years of quality management experience supporting LNG, petrochemical, refinery, gas processing, power generation, or heavy industrial projects.Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality leadership role on major capital projects.Strong working knowledge of: ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, ASME, API, ASTM, AWS, and applicable industry codes, Welding and fabrication quality requirements, NDE/NDT inspection methods, Supplier quality programs, Inspection and test planning, Mechanical completion and turnover processes, Commissioning and startup quality requirements, Experience managing contractor and subcontractor quality performance.Strong understanding of quality documentation and record retention requirements.Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Ability to lead multidisciplinary quality teams in a fast-paced project environment.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Direct SAGD project experience strongly preferred.ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or equivalent certification.Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001) preferred.Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.Experience supporting EPC, EPCM, or owner-led project execution models.Familiarity with modular fabrication yards and international supply chains.Experience on projects exceeding $500 million in total installed cost.KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.KBR Values
In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.
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