Construction Quality Manager – Lead QC for Major LNG Project

About the role

The Construction Quality Manager will be the senior quality authority on‑site for a major QLNG project at the Sohar Yard. The role is responsible for ensuring that all fabrication, construction, installation and commissioning activities meet project specifications, international codes and QatarEnergy/Qatargas requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Project Quality Control Plan, Inspection & Test Plans and the overall Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001:2015.
• Lead, mentor and manage a multidisciplinary QC team of 50+ inspectors and engineers across mechanical, piping, welding, structural, civil, E&I, painting/coating and HVAC disciplines.
• Oversee inspection, testing and material verification activities, including FAT/SAT, and ensure compliance with ASME, API, AWS, ACI, IEC, NFPA and other relevant standards.
• Review and approve Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records and Welder Qualification Records; monitor NDE activities (RT, UT, MT, PT, PAUT).
• Drive investigation, documentation and closure of Non‑Conformance Reports and Corrective Action Requests, leading root‑cause analysis and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Audit contractors, vendors and subcontractors for quality compliance and manage electronic QC tracking systems such as SharePoint and e‑Alps.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in construction quality management, preferably on large LNG or petrochemical projects.
• Certified Construction Quality Manager (CQM) or equivalent qualification.
• Proven ability to lead large, multi‑disciplinary QC teams and to implement robust quality systems.
• Strong knowledge of international codes, standards and QatarEnergy/Qatargas quality requirements.

Required skills

• ISO 9001:2015 quality management
• SharePoint and e‑Alps electronic QC tracking
• ASME, API, AWS, ACI, IEC, NFPA standards
• Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Welder Qualification Record (WQR)
• Non‑Destructive Examination techniques: Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Phased‑Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)