Senior Assurance Manager (QHSE)

Role Overview

Senior Assurance Manager (QHSE) at HILL International. This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) functions across the project.

Role Purpose

Lead and oversee QHSSE functions to ensure compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices through effective governance, audits, risk management, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives, while promoting a strong culture of quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Establish and implement QA/QC procedures for the project in conjunction with the LDC and other consultants.
• Ensure the LDC implements a computerized inspection and test management system that registers inspection and test data by date, location, material, and work package, linking to Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Monitor contractor and LDC supervision team activities to ensure project quality procedures are followed and quality execution and workmanship are achieved.
• Conduct audits of contractor and LDC QA/QC systems at least once per quarter to ensure effective implementation of their respective management systems.
• Carry out observations of quality and ensure the LDC issues Non-Conformance Reports and follows up on corrective actions until NCR closure.
• Ensure contractors implement quality management systems aligned with and complementary to LDC quality procedures, with approval and acceptance by the LDC.
• Make proposals to the client for correcting identified non-compliant work and instruct, supervise, and confirm satisfactory implementation of corrections.
• Ensure the LDC issues monthly project quality reports describing inspections conducted, inspection results, NCRs issued, and NCR follow-up and closure.

Health, Safety, Security & Environment

• Develop a project-wide HSSE strategy including a safety incentive plan for implementation by contractors and LDC across the project.
• Ensure contractors' HSSE programs and Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP) are in place, reviewed, and approved by the LDC for conformance with client HSSE policy, statutory and contractual requirements, and industry best practices.
• Develop the framework for HSSE key performance indicators (KPIs) for the project and communicate KPI requirements to the client and LDC.
• Review KPIs periodically to assess HSSE proactive and reactive performance.
• Implement the PMC HSSE program to promote a culture of safety and environmental compliance and awareness across the project.
• Cover effective waste management, educational measures including inductions and training courses, awareness campaigns, dissemination of safety alerts, and other HSSE information.
• Develop reward and recognition schemes to promote positive safety culture and implement initiatives targeting high-risk activities or areas of substandard performance.
• Ensure the LDC reviews contractors' Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Work Plans, with no activities undertaken without approved documentation.
• Establish a comprehensive reporting program collecting regular reports from contractors and storing and filing those records and reports.
• Implement an audit program to test the veracity of records.
• Manage and oversee the LDC in managing HSSE-related data and reporting in the monthly project report, including status of HSSE performance, maintenance of HSSE processes, data collection for all relevant reports, and reporting to the client on HSSE systems implementation status.
• Ensure timely delivery of required reports to local and governmental authorities in accordance with statutory requirements and conditions of any Notices of Consent (NOCs) or permits issued by local and government authorities.
• Manage and oversee the LDC in implementing processes for regular scheduled inspections and audits of contractors and sub-contractors' work packages.
• Issue HSSE Improvement Notices (HINs) or Stop Work Notices (SWNs).
• Ensure Emergency and Incident Response Plans are in place and First Aid Facilities are readily available on-site.
• Maintain oversight of the LDC to ensure incidents are effectively managed and investigated by the contractor, highlighting concerns to the employer.
• Carry out independent incident investigations where required.
• Proactively monitor and coordinate with the Construction Supervisor and client regarding HSSE forums, training programs, awareness campaigns, and sharing of safety alerts.
• Proactively monitor and coordinate with third-party developers regarding HSSE forums, training programs, awareness campaigns, and sharing of safety alerts.
• Manage and oversee the LDC in HSSE management of project offices, including fire marshal training, regular evacuation drills, office inspections, and first aid requirements.
• Manage and oversee the LDC in managing all HSSE-related logistics, including security control operations, traffic management of common areas, deliveries, and lay down areas.
• Manage and oversee the LDC in ensuring all required environmental monitoring is undertaken, recorded, and reported correctly.

Governance, Compliance & Reporting

• Monitor implementation of the Quality and HSSE Management System for the project in compliance with client requirements, HILL corporate policies, International Standards, and industry best practices.
• Periodically conduct detailed audits to assess compliance with QA and HSSE systems, procedures, and related activities.
• Regularly interact with the client, project management team, and project stakeholders' quality representatives to assess and report on site activities, quality and HSSE issues, and observed performance trends.
• Provide input to the client on project performance metrics and process and system improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or equivalent.
• Minimum 20 years of overall experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar role in a PMC organization.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction of infrastructure and marine projects.
• Certified Lead Auditor.
• Strong knowledge of ISO systems and construction quality and HSE procedures.

Skills & Competencies

• Good command of English language with good writing skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Experience in preparation of logistics plans for large-scale projects.
• Experience in preparing reports.