PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

As approved by the Project & Quality Directors, the Project Quality Manager has the responsibility and commensurate authority to accomplish the following duties:

• The NEOM Project Quality Manager reports directly to the Project Overall Quality Director, Project Power Director & Regional Quality Manager.
• Assist on developing, Implementing, and direct the NEOM QA/QC requirements, including monitoring/supporting conformance by the project
• Maintain highest standards of safety in line with AP safety culture and expectations
• Responsible for producing and executing the NEOM Power Project Quality Plans/Work Instructions/ and Job Aids in line with AP Business Management System, (BMS) and relevant country/regional practices and procedures
• Oversee and coordinate the work of the EPC and construction contractors assigned to the project.  This is also applicable during the commissioning/start-up period where vendor and Operations representatives are present.
• Develop AP Construction Quality Plan and review & update the plan as appropriate.
• Audit and monitor all Contractor Quality Programs, advice the Discipline Supervisors, Field Superintendents and Site Manager of any shortfalls and provide specialist support
• Interface with any 3rd party independent inspections/ audits conducted by within AP
• Manage and guide the QA/QC activities during the execution of the NEOM
• Ensure that all actions, works, and services undertaken by Suppliers and Sub-Contractors follow the respective Contractual Agreement.
• Develop and maintain measurable quality KPIs for the Project. 
• Ensure provision of proper technical coordination and administration services to the project management group.
• Ensuring that QA/QC culture is visible across the entire project at all levels.
• Review and approve Suppliers, Contractor, and Subcontractor quality programs, including Project Specific Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) to ensure they meet the requirements of AP work practices.
• Participate in a weekly on-site construction meeting with the assigned contractors and their subcontractors and discuss quality related issues
• To evaluate, assess and audit/survey suppliers and contractor’s quality on a regular basis so as to ensure the desired quality level is maintained.
• Chair regular meetings involving all Contractors’ Senior Representatives and AP construction engineers
• Support the fabrication, assembly, and construction erection activities and report any non-conformances and follow up on the required corrective and preventative actions.
• Provide inputs to the collection of Lessons Learned for NEOM.

VI. REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15+ years of industry EPC/EPCC experience
• Desired knowledge in the areas of: Renewable Power Construction, SEC standard specifications  , Preservation, FAT/SAT requirements,
• Strong Leadership and communication skills
• A Leader during planning and execution phases.
• Planning/organization skills
• Ability to travel globally
• Willingness to relocate to NEOM office’s, KSA

Experience in managing large-scale capital Power projects by performing regular reviews and critical inspections as and when required.