Job SummaryKiwa PPI is seeking an experienced Onsite Oversight Quality Manager for a contract / freelance (1099) assignment supporting a major construction project. This position will provide onsite leadership and oversight of quality personnel, activities, documentation, and compliance throughout project execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive site construction QA/QC experience, strong knowledge of NDE methods, and experience working both with and for EPC organizations.
About the roleContract DetailsPosition Type: Independent Contractor / Consultant (1099) - Adhoc
Sector: Midstream / Downstream - Field Operations
Schedule: Full-Time / Field Schedule (5 days per week: 4 days at 9 hours/day, 1 day at 8 hours/day - 44 hours/week total)
Work Location: Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Personnel & Field Oversight Management: Direct, manage, and coordinate all activities of quality oversight personnel across field operations.
- Scheduling & Resource Allocation: Oversee inspector scheduling and deployment to align with ongoing construction and inspection milestones.
- Witness & Hold Point Identification: Identify, establish, and enforce critical witness and hold points throughout the construction and quality surveillance process.
- Program Oversight: Ensure full implementation and strict adherence to project quality control and quality assurance programs.
- Quality Documentation: Develop, review, and approve essential quality documentation, inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and turn-over packages.
- Reporting & Client Engagement: Maintain clear, structured reporting protocols and serve as the main liaison for the client (Zachry) and project stakeholders.
- Additional Responsibilities: Execute additional QA/QC lead duties as defined and requested by the client.
Do you have what it takes?Minimum Qualifications- Education & Certification:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent).
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
- Experience:
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in site construction QA/QC within industrial, midstream, or downstream environments.
- Proven experience working directly with or for an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor.
- Technical Expertise: Solid knowledge and practical understanding of Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) methods and testing procedures.
- Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, organizational, and technical reporting skills, with the ability to lead site teams and communicate effectively with client leadership.
