Title:

Construction Quality Manager (Ex-Pat - Lobito, Angola)

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 providing Project Management Services encompassing Engineering, Procurement, phase execution supporting KBR’s client Sonangol’s multi-billion-dollar grass roots Lobito Refinery Project in Angola Africa.  KBR’s Project Management Team is responsible for the overall management of the Owner’s EPC Contractor’s contract.

KBR is looking for a Construction Quality Manager to develop specific goals and prioritize, organize, and accomplish Quality Assurance / Quality Control activities.  This role requires construction site experience, ability to meet tight deadlines, and must be proactive.  The Construction Quality Manager will implement, audit, analyze, and improve the Quality Management system.

This role will mobilize to Lobito, Angola.

Responsibilities:

Determine and establish the quality policy and objectivePrepare and implement the quality plan, the QA/QC audit plan and QA/QC proceduresProvide project specifications and technical guidance to Contractors/ Sub-contractors/ Vendors/ Manufacturers/ Suppliers for preparation of QA/QC proceduresReview and approve all QA/QC procedures from Contractors/ Sub-contractorsOrganize, manage, and coordinate QA/QC activities with Contractors/ Sub-contractorsCoordinate QA/QC activities with Certifying Authorities and KBR Notified Inspection Body (NoBo)Create, execute, and lead quality audits during the fabrication and construction processRaising where necessary appropriate corrective action requests Follow up with effective re-audit and close outDevelop, establish, and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS) including Quality Plan, Surveillance Plan, and procedures to ensure that the project focuses on planning, control, and improvement of activitiesStimulate quality awareness and implications with all project employees and strive for continual improvement of the implemented QMSDefine required QA/QC resources needed during various phases of project progressReport to Project Management on any issue they may face or observe and propose way of improvement and intended resolutions that is identified and need to be resolved, including suggestions for resolutionReview quality requirements for contracts and bids QA/QC evaluationParticipate in Contractor Kick off meetings (KoM’s) Convene Pre-Inspection meetings with Contractors / subcontractorsArrange QA & QC meetings with Contractor(s) on a regular basis to discuss quality matters as necessaryReview key Contractors, Sub-Contractor, Inspection & Test Plans to include COMPANY surveillance (hold, witness & review) of key activities including inspection and testing to verify compliance to the requirements independentlyEnsure appropriate quality control procedures are in place for final documentation and as-built drawingHandover all Project final documentations to Operation Team upon Mechanical Completion

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field12 + of directly related experience 3 + of which should be in managementExperience in Quality management systems implementation, audit, analysis, and improvement Strong inter personnel skillsExcellent organizational, and communication skillsPractical experience and knowledge of: National and international manufacturing codes and specifications Destructive and non-destructive testing methodsManufacturing techniques and processesQuality Assurance and Quality Control specifications, systems and practices

Preferred Successful completion of ISO9001:2015 Lead Assessor training course    

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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.​

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