Quality Manager - Construction Projects

About the role

Bouygues Construction Australia is looking for a Quality Manager who oversees quality throughout construction projects, from design and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover. The manager works with the project team, subcontractors and suppliers so that work, materials and documentation meet contract requirements, approved designs and applicable standards. The role includes planning inspections and tests, monitoring quality performance and resolving defects or non-conformances.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project quality management plan, inspection and test plans and quality records.
• Ensure work complies with contract requirements, approved drawings, specifications, codes and regulations.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, audits and quality hold points with project teams and stakeholders.
• Review material submittals, method statements, inspection records and test results.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier quality performance and verify quality controls are in place.
• Identify non-conformances and quality risks, lead root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions, and track issues to resolution.
• Promote quality awareness and give guidance or training to employees and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate, traceable quality records, including inspection reports, test certificates and closeout documentation.
• Support commissioning, final inspections, snagging and handover.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in construction, civil engineering, quality management or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in quality management on construction projects, preferably of similar size and complexity.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials and quality-control practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and effective communication across site and office teams.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of construction contracts, specifications, drawings, inspection and test plans and quality assurance processes.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Experience conducting audits, managing non-conformances and coordinating corrective actions.
• Analytical approach to problem-solving and root-cause analysis.