QC Project Lead

Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTION: Audubon is currently seeking a QC Project Lead to join our team in our Houston Energy Corridor office. The QC Project Lead is responsible for coordinating and performing quality control activities in the field. This position leads the project QC Technicians, verifies that construction activities and documentation meet appliable project requirements, and supports complete, accurate and turnover documentation. The QC Project Lead works closely with Construction, Project Management, Engineering, Document Control, subcontractors, and client representatives to identify deficiencies, coordinate corrections, and maintain quality readiness throughout project execution. This position verifies that work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, procedures, project specifications, applicable codes, client requirements, and the Inspection and Test Plan. The QC Project Lead works under the direction of the Quality Field Manager and Director of Quality and Compliance.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate daily QC activities for assigned disciplines, work areas, or construction crews. Review applicable drawings, specifications, procedures, ITPs, checklists, and work instructions before work begins. Perform or coordinate required inspections, tests, surveillance activities, and verification checks. Confirm that work is completed in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements. Verify materials, components, equipment, and parts are properly identified and traceable. Review material certificates, MTRs, certificates of compliance, calibration certificates, and other supporting documentation. Verify heat numbers, serial numbers, tags, weld numbers, spool numbers, and other required traceability information. Ensure inspection and testing equipment is within calibration and suitable for the intended use. Complete inspection reports, checklists, test records, logs, and other required quality documentation accurately and promptly. Coordinate required client, third-party, engineering, and QC inspections. Verify that hold points and witness points are properly released before work proceeds. Identify deficiencies, incomplete work, and nonconforming conditions. Assist with NCRs, corrective actions, punch-list items, and quality action-item tracking. Verify that corrective actions have been completed and properly documented. Support pressure testing, welding and NDE documentation, coating activities, equipment installation, bolt-up, turnover, and other project-specific quality requirements. Conduct field walkdowns and compare installed work against approved drawings and documentation. Assist with the preparation, review, and completion of test packages and turnover packages. Participate in quality meetings, toolbox meetings, audits, surveillance activities, and lessons-learned reviews. Communicate quality expectations to field personnel and promote proper documentation practices. Immediately report significant quality concerns, safety-related quality concerns, or potential nonconforming work to the Project Management Team, Quality Field Manager and Director of Quality and Compliance. Support resolution of quality-related field issues in collaboration with engineering and construction teamEnsure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, API, NEC, ISO 9001, etc., as applicable to project scope).Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safetyParticipating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activitiesIdentifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditionsFollowing safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirementsEXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:10+ years of field quality control experience in industrial construction projects.Demonstrated experience on EPC or large capital projects.Working knowledge of industry codes and standards relevant to project scope.Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.Strong documentation and reporting skills.Certifications such as CWI, API, NACE, or equivalent (as applicable to scope) preferred.Excellent speaking, writing, communication and organizational skills; public speaking plus.Prior technical writing and/or project leadership experience a plus.Computer literate and familiar with MS Office software; SharePoint experience a plusNo Recruiters, please!Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledJob DetailsJob Type: Regular Full-TimeCategory: Audubon Companies, LLCSalaried: Hourly