Semiconductor QA/QC Program Manager

MSR-FSR•Taylor, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Client-Side Third-Party QA/QC Project & Quality Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the project's Quality Management Program during the design, construction, commissioning, and turnover phases of a major semiconductor Base Build project. Acting as the Owner's quality representative, this individual leads a multidisciplinary QA/QC organization responsible for Electrical, Mechanical, Process Piping, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural), Fire Protection, Data Analytics, and Document Control functions. The role ensures construction quality, specification compliance, timely defect resolution, contractor accountability, and successful system turnover while maintaining alignment with project schedule and commercial objectives. The QA/QC Project & Quality Manager serves as the primary interface between the Owner, EPCM, General Contractor, Trade Contractors, Design Teams, Commissioning Teams, and Operations stakeholders regarding all quality-related matters.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or related discipline.
15+ years of construction quality management experience.
Minimum 10 years supporting semiconductor, pharmaceutical, microelectronics, data center, or advanced manufacturing projects.
Minimum 5 years leading large multidisciplinary QA/QC teams.
Demonstrated expertise in: Semiconductor Base Build Construction, Quality Management Systems, Inspection & Test Planning, Commissioning & Startup, Cleanroom Construction, Mechanical & Electrical Systems, Process Utility Systems, Instrumentation & Controls, Construction Turnover, Digital Quality Platforms, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Management, Construction Documentation, Regulatory Compliance.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree desirable.
Experience on projects exceeding $500M in total installed cost preferred.
Extensive owner-side or third-party QA/QC experience preferred.
ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE)
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Professional Engineer (PE)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
NFPA Certifications (preferred)
Relevant Trade or Technical Certifications

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan.
Establish project quality objectives, KPIs, reporting structures, and performance metrics.
Lead the third-party QA/QC team and provide strategic direction across all disciplines.
Create and maintain quality governance processes including inspections, audits, surveillance activities, and reporting.
Ensure quality requirements are integrated into construction execution plans and contractor work processes.
Drive a proactive quality culture focused on prevention, early detection, and continuous improvement.
Chair weekly and monthly Quality Review Meetings with project leadership.
Act as the Owner's escalation point for all significant quality concerns.
Provide direct oversight of: Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, Process Piping Systems, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural), Fire Protection Systems.
Review and approve contractor Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
Verify contractor compliance with project specifications, codes, standards, and owner requirements.
Monitor execution through site inspections, audits, and surveillance activities.
Lead quality investigations and root cause analyses.
Ensure timely closure of non-conformances and punch list items.
Monitor quality trends and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Evaluate contractor quality performance using agreed KPIs.
Establish inspection strategies and resource requirements.
Manage project inspection schedules and staffing plans.
Validate completion of inspection checklists and turnover documentation.
Ensure construction quality verification is completed prior to system turnover.
Review and approve inspection reports and quality records.
Lead the project Quality Data Analytics program.
Oversee Development of dashboards tracking: Inspection volumes, Defect trends, Rework rates, NCR performance, Turnover readiness, Contractor performance, KPI achievement.
Utilize quality data to identify emerging risks and drive corrective actions.
Present executive-level quality reports to project leadership and stakeholders.
Establish predictive quality indicators and risk forecasting tools.
Manage the Document Control team to ensure: Effective control of quality documentation, Inspection and test record management, Turnover package compilation, Drawing and specification revision control, Traceability of quality records, Digital document management and reporting systems, Timely compilation of construction turnover and commissioning documentation, Compliance with Owner document retention requirements.
Develop project audit schedules.
Conduct internal and external quality audits.
Verify compliance with: Project Specifications, Contract Requirements, Semiconductor Industry Standards, Local Codes and Regulations, Owner Quality Standards.
Lead supplier and contractor quality assessments.
Monitor implementation of corrective action plans.
Directly manage: Discipline QA/QC Leads, Electrical Inspectors, Mechanical Inspectors, Process Piping Inspectors, I&C Inspectors, CSA Inspectors, Fire Protection Inspectors, Quality Engineers, Data Analysts, Document Controllers.
Responsibilities include: Resource planning, Workforce forecasting, Training and mentoring, Performance management, Quality competency development, Succession planning.