Senior Quality Assurance Manager - Construction [1407]

Skyelia•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo Energy and Resource is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Manager - Construction to work with one of Sodexo’s construction management teams at one of our largest energy accounts in Houston, TX. Sodexo provides our corporate service partners with a diverse range of food services and integrated facilities management possibilities. From restaurants to delivery options, to streamlined operations and cutting-edge technology, Sodexo creates a safe, vibrant, and eco-friendly workplace.

Requirements

Proven ability to supervise contractors on-site, ensuring compliance with project specifications, contractual obligations, and safety standards.
Hands-on experience performing QA/QC inspections, reviewing submittments, validating test results, and driving corrective actions to maintain high-quality deliverables.
Deep understanding of HSSE principles with a track record of conducting safety inspections, facilitating toolbox talks, and enforcing risk mitigation strategies for high-risk activities.
Competence in issuing and managing permits for hot work, confined space entry, energy isolation/LOTO, and other critical operations.
Ability to serve as the primary liaison between contractors, project managers, and facilities teams, ensuring seamless communication and minimal operational disruption.
Skilled in SIMOPS planning, demobilization strategies, and proactive identification of operational risks in complex environments.
Understanding of construction standards, regulatory compliance, and contractor qualification requirements (licenses, certifications, training).
Adept at identifying deficiencies, implementing corrective measures, and contributing to audits and quality walkdowns for ongoing improvement.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Nice To Haves

Minimum Management Experience - 0-5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years

Responsibilities

Provide on-site oversight of construction and maintenance contractors to ensure work is executed in compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, and safety standards.
Act as the daily point of contact between contractors and the organization.
Report directly to the Project Manager, facilitating clear communication between field operations and project leadership.
Ensure efficient coordination of contractor resources to meet project milestones.
Monitor contractor performance to ensure adherence to scope, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
Perform regular daily QA/QC field inspections to verify that construction activities align with approved designs, specifications, and quality control procedures.
Review and validate contractor submittments, test results, and qualifications (licenses, certifications, and training records).
Document deficiencies [through standardized reporting] and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely resolution.
Engage in proactive quality planning to identify risks and implement preventative controls.
Participate in audits and quality walkdowns to maintain continuous improvement and compliance.
Conduct regular site safety inspections and engage with contractors to develop and review Self-Audit Plans and Job Risk Assessments (JRAs).
Promote a strong safety culture through active participation in toolbox talks and incident reviews.
Attend SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) meetings to coordinate work in occupied facilities and minimize operational risk.
Support demobilization planning and site handovers with an emphasis on safety, sequencing, and stakeholder communication.
Communicate with Facilities Management to ensure construction activities do not disrupt building operations or business continuity.
Communicate schedule impacts, access requirements, and risk mitigation strategies clearly and proactively.
Responsible for issuing and managing work permits for high-risk activities such as hot work, confined space entry, energy isolation/LOTO, working at heights, and lifting/rigging.
Ensure all prerequisite safety conditions are met prior to the start of work.
The Sr. QA Technical Manager is responsible for planning and organizing testing activities with the objective of delivering products that comply with requirements and specifications.
The Sr. QA Technical Manager will manage a team of Test Analysts who will execute the test plan as well as coordinate User Acceptance Test (UAT) activities carried out by business stakeholders.