Project Quality Manager Ottawa

• Deploy maintain and continuously improve the projects Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO9001 and applicable federal project requirements.
  
• Develop update and manage the Project Quality Plan (PQP) Quality Manual quality procedures work instructions and forms within contractually required timeframes.
  
• Ensure contractual technical regulatory and federal compliance requirements are fully integrated into project execution processes.
  

• Plan coordinate and supervise all QA/QC activities on-site and at fabrication facilities.
  
• Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for foundations concrete works form work rebar Industrial Commercial and Institutional Building construction activities.
  
• Verify the conformity of materials equipment and construction methods with project specifications and applicable federal standards.
  
• Manage material and field testing (concrete soils fireproofing etc.) and ensure timely reporting and analysis of results.
  

• Plan and perform internal quality audits and field inspections in accordance with the Quality Audit Plan.
  
• Manage non-conformities observations and deviations including root cause analysis corrective and preventive actions and validation of effectiveness.
  
• Participate in external audits conducted by the client certifying bodies and federal authorities.
  
• Ensure proper control traceability and archiving all quality documentation including inspection records test reports certificates and turnover packages.
  

• Serve as the projects primary technical resource for quality-related matters across construction engineering and field teams.
  
• Collaborate closely with Construction Engineering Environment and Health & Safety (HSE) teams to ensure integrated project execution.
  
• Manage client satisfaction processes including structured communication feedback mechanisms and complaint handling protocols with defined escalation paths within the organization.
  
• Coordinate quality activities with all relevant project stakeholders including authorities having jurisdiction third-party inspectors and other consultants as required.
  

• Train and coach personnel on applicable quality requirements project procedures and compliance expectations.
  
• Prepare and deliver periodic quality reports to senior management and the federal client.
  

• Identify opportunities to improve quality processes and work methods based on field conditions and project performance.
  
• Analyze quality performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend improvement plans.
  
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to organizational knowledge and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Conduct annual management reviews and maintain a continuous improvement program to identify record track implement and close out all improvement opportunities.
  
• Support work performance verification and post-construction follow-up including corrective work remedial repairs and activities related to handover to the client.
  

Requirements

• Registered Professional Engineer (.) with Professional Engineers Ontario Architect with the Ontario Association of Architects or equivalent registration with OACETT or AATO in good standing.
  
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification required (not an asset); formal ISO quality auditor training must be successfully completed prior to appointment.
  
• Minimum of 510 years of experience in civil engineering including substantial QA/QC experience on major construction or federal infrastructure projects of similar size and complexity.
  
• Field experience on complex construction sites and large scale government infrastructure projects.
  
• Strong knowledge of applicable standards and codes (e.g. CSA ASTM ACI ISO standards).
  
• Excellent understanding of QA/QC processes and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
  
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings specifications and technical documents.
  
• Regular on site presence required.
  
• This role requires eligibility for Secret Level Security Clearance. EBC will support the successful candidate through the required government security screening process to ensure they meet eligibility criteria for access to classified information and sensitive assets. For more details: Government of Canada Government Security Screening profile