Quality Manager

About Laing O’Rourke

Laing ORourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing ORourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing ORourke owns one of Australias largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. Thats the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking Quality Managers  to assist projects in Regional Victoria and New South Wales This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise. These roles will be based on site. 

Key responsibilities

  • Develop the Quality Management Plan and ensure all requirements within the plan are established, implemented, maintained and communicated and that responsibilities for implementing the plan are understood by the project team.
  • Review all client quality specifications to ensure all QA/QC project deliverables required under the contract are captured and processes are in place to ensure they are achieved.
  • Develop any project-specific quality procedures and forms, as required in the project specifications.
  • Establish and report on Quality objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the project.
  • Provide input into the project risk reviews to ensure all quality risks are identified, analysed and mitigated.
  • Liaise with clients to ensure Quality issues are swiftly resolved.
  • Conduct final review of subcontractor and supplier documentation prior to submission to the Client for final approval.
  • Schedule and conduct internal and external audits on the supply chain to verify compliance with the contract requirements, specifications and standards.
  • Manage and provide guidance/support to the project quality team members.

About you

  • A minimum of 710 years construction / engineering project experience
  • Sound knowledge of Australian Standards (e.g. ISO :), Industry Codes and Procedures
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills
  • Previous experience with Project Document Management Systems
  • Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Cert of Attainment in Quality Management or equivalent
  • Business or engineering degree (desirable)
  • Lead Auditor Qualification.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing ORourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation – Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O’Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.