Quality Manager

KBR Inc

LA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Society for Quality (ASQ), Auditing, Capital Project, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Clean Technologies, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Control, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), External Audit, ISO 9001, Industry Standards, Internal Audit, Leadership, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), Maintain Compliance, Natural Gas, Nondestructive Testing (NDT), Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Petrochemicals, Piping, Power Generation, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, Startup, Surveillance, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Testing, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Welding
LOCATION
LA
POSTED
6 days ago

Title:

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 looking for a Quality Manager to support a major LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) project by leading the implementation and execution of the project's Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) program. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all engineering, procurement, construction, mechanical completion, and commissioning activities are performed in accordance with project requirements, applicable codes and standards, and established quality management systems.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing quality programs on large LNG, petrochemical, refinery, gas processing, or other major industrial construction projects and possess a strong understanding of construction quality processes, inspection programs, supplier quality, and turnover requirements.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • 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, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline OR equivalent construction experience.

  • 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 Qualifications

  • Direct LNG 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.

Decarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability

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.

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About the Company

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KBR Inc

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://www.kbr.com/en