Major Responsibilities:
Working with Engineering Management to identify areas for continuous improvement.
Developing and writing engineering procedures and work instructions
Leading quality initiatives and activities on the project to ensure management goals and objectives are met
Communicating work process improvements to the Director of Engineering, all engineering staff and consultants.
Defining and implementing quality system tools and procedures to support work processes
Performing Royal Commission audits of technical service consultants.
Performing internal audits of engineering work and external audits among engineering Consultants, i.e, develop and implement the Project Quality Audit and Surveillance Schedule,
determining the level and frequency of audits based on performance and risk analysis
Maintenance and ongoing improvement of a lessons learned program
Preparing regular periodic quality reports on the effectiveness of the quality program/plan implementation
Maintaining engineering department software database, manuals, specifications and standard drawings.
Quality control reviews of key department deliverables (i.e. engineering input to technical services and construction contracts, addendums, consultant scopes of work, design change notices, field change documents etc.)
Contributes to continuous improvement of core programs to improve project execution efficiency and performance.
Builds and drives competency/training program to drive the quality culture and processes across the project.
Implements guidance requirements for project Quality planning on project.
Manages the auditing and assessments to verify the effectiveness of the quality system/program/plan.
Review Scope of Services documentation and create project procedures and instructions
Develop, review, and approve the project quality program/plan, managing arrangements for key milestones to demonstrate solid progress against the established QMS
Review and approve suppliers and subcontractors’ responses to deficiencies identified during quality audits and surveillance activities
Prequalify consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and designers, evaluating their quality system capabilities and controls
Review project schedules for quality-related activities to ensure timely and effective implementation of the quality assurance program/plan
Identify quality issues, initiate documented actions, and verify the effectiveness of implemented solutions. Manage the implementation of the corrective action tool and drive core quality program initiatives
Oversee the project corrective action system and processes, analyzing quality data and metrics/KPIs to ensure process health is adequate for planned and future work. Initiate documented actions and verify the effectiveness of solutions
Lead and facilitate Project Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using an effective process for initiating, planning, and performing analyses, reporting results, and identifying corrective measures to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence
Education and Experience Requirements:
BS/MS degree in an Engineering discipline.
Minimum 13 to 15 years experience in civil engineering or related discipline, experience in infrastructure or related industry encompassing activities associated with engineering, procurement, and construction of critical products, projects or services.
Minimum 3 years experience in a leadership position.
Minimum 3 years experience as an engineering group supervisor or equivalent in managing a small group (at least 5 engineering staff).
Ability to perform in-depth of QA/QC checking on documents such as design packages, design change notices (DCN), engineering scopes of work and field change documents.
Able to work in a culturally diverse environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Strong technical writing skills (ability to write clear and concise procedures/ work instructions).
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Licensed / registered as a Professional/Chartered Engineer or equivalent.
Previous experience in carrying out AE Consultant Audits.
Experience with Quality Management Systems based on ISO 9001 standards as applied to engineering design.
Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the economics involved.
Experience in reviewing design packages, reviewing and approving shop drawings and technical submittals and responding to technical queries.
Experience with the effective implementation of standardized technical documentation across multiple Engineering offices.
Familiar with industry standards and codes.
Experience in construction
Knowledge of engineering software applications as related to the design of civil infrastructure.
Experience with creating training plans / training material and delivering training to engineering staff and consultants.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels of the organization (e.g., executives, managers, subject matter experts, peers,
and support staff)
Demonstrate leadership in a team-based environment.
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