Quality Assurance Manager - Construction

Key Responsibilities: Quality Governance: Develop the Project Quality Management Plan (QMP), establish KPIs, and lead project quality reviews and risk assessments. Construction & Supplier Oversight: Manage owner-side quality surveillance across all disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, automation). Oversee supplier quality programs for critical GMP infrastructure and process equipment. Design & Engineering Quality: Review design quality processes, manage engineering deviations, and ensure design updates align with project standards. CQV & GMP Compliance: Coordinate with Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) teams. Ensure all documentation supports FDA, EMA, and MHRA regulatory inspections. Audit & Team Leadership: Execute project audit programs, manage CAPAs, and foster a "right-first-time" quality culture across multidisciplinary contractor teams.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.

Experience: 15+ years of capital project quality management experience.10+ years within pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP-regulated industries. Proven track record on mega-projects exceeding $500M TIC.Complete project lifecycle experience (Design, Construction, CQV, Handover).

Skills: Deep knowledge of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical facility delivery.

Certifications: ASQ CMQ/OE, CQE, PE, or PMP.Project Expertise: Experience with cleanrooms, sterile processing, biologics, or cell and gene therapy facilities. Previous experience as an Owner’s Representative or managing EPCM oversight.