Quality Assurance Manager

Williams•Houston, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Quality Assurance Manager, you lead quality assurance across natural gas infrastructure projects from planning through turnover. You partner with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to confirm work meets company standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications. Your role reduces rework, supports safe execution, and improves readiness for startup and long-term operations. Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
A minimum of six (6) years’ related experience
CCM (CMAA) Certification
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Demonstrates strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Uses Microsoft Office applications effectively
Maintains valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or Construction Management
NACE or AMPP Coating Inspector certification (Level 1, 2, or 3)

Responsibilities

Leads field quality execution across construction, fabrication, and turnover activities
Directs QA/QC and inspection support across welding, coatings, mechanical, electrical, and NDT scopes
Partners with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to align quality requirements early
Reviews drawings, scopes, ITPs, welding procedures, test plans, inspections, and turnover packages to confirm compliance and readiness
Applies quality standards aligned with ASME, API, AWS, DOT/PHMSA, OSHA, and company requirements
Tracks nonconformances and drives root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce rework and punch list carryover
Monitors contractor quality performance and supports qualification, execution, and issue resolution
Develops and manages quality reporting, documentation, and audit processes
Conducts audits of field inspection activities and documentation to confirm adherence to standards
Supports construction closeout and system handoff to operations with complete and accurate records
Provides onsite leadership and guidance to inspection and QA/QC teams
Collaborates with project managers and stakeholders to improve execution, handoff, and startup readiness
Ensures safety remains the top priority across all quality activities
Accountable for front end construction planning, estimate development and analysis and contract management
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes