Construction Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

Job Description

Black & Veatch has been active in Jordan for over 30 years and is currently seeking qualified professionals for a variety of contracts.

Construction Quality Assurance (QA) Manager – Jordan:

Act as Construction Quality Assurance (QA) Manager for the duration of the contract, primarily responsible for implementing the construction Contractor’s approved Quality Management Plan and supervising the performance of the construction contractor(s). This includes responsibility for managing in-house (Contractor) or third party (subcontractor) quality assurance personnel and providing oversight and independent inspection and verification of construction contractor(s) quality control processes, and documentation of all construction activities. Monitor and inspect construction activities and advise the client on quality control and quality assurance issues, such as non-compliance with standards, or potential problems (e.g., technical, legal, or political) that could affect schedule, scope, cost, or safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or other relevant degree with commensurate professional experience
• Minimum of 15 years of professional quality control / quality assurance experience in the construction sector
• Five years of professional experience working in Jordan or similar developing country context
• Demonstrated high level organizational, construction inspection, and record keeping skills with ability undertake frequent travel to remote areas
• Skilled in identifying local construction technologies and construction material sources
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic
• Familiarity with and ability to address and resolve cultural issues encountered in the Middle East
• Must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Jordan
• Candidate must be willing to work and reside in Jordan, subject to client approval

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in an appropriate field is preferred
• Experience managing US Government Contracts
• Leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising)
• Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work)

About the Organization

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned, global leader in building Critical Human Infrastructure in Energy, Water, Telecommunications and Government Services. Since 1915, we have helped our clients improve the lives of people in more than 100 countries through consulting, engineering, construction, operations and program management. Follow us on www.bv.com and in social media.

Specialties:
Energy, Water, Telecommunications, Management Consulting, Government / Federal, Construction Management, Engineering & Design, EPC / Design Build, Mining, Procurement, Security, Environmental Services, Smart Grid / Smart Utility, Consulting & Planning, Asset Management