QA​/QC Manager; Fabrication​/Installation​/Commissioning Offshore Structures

Position: QA/QC Manager (Fabrication / Installation / Commissioning Offshore Structures)
Location: Turbigo

Position Title

QA / QC Manager

Location

KL Office Milan (Italy)
Reporting to Project General Manager Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website lintl.comThe QA/QC Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure that engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and operational activities meet contractual, regulatory, and international quality standards.

The role covers both offshore and onshore scopes in oil and gas projects, ensuring compliance, preventing defects, and driving continuous improvement.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities Quality Management System (QMS)
Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan and QMS in line with ISO 9001, API, ASME, and client requirements.

Ensure quality control procedures are followed during EPC/EPCIC phases (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Commissioning).Coordinate internal and external quality audits, including certification and surveillance audits.

Quality Assurance Ensure that all project activities comply with company policies, client specifications, international standards, and regulatory requirements.

Review and approve contractors/suppliers quality documents such as ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans), welding procedures (WPS/PQR), NDT procedures, FAT/SAT procedures.

Develop and maintain NCR (Non-Conformance Reports) and CAR/PAR (Corrective/Preventive Action Reports) tracking systems.

Quality Control Oversee all inspection and testing activities for structural, piping, mechanical, E&I, coating, and offshore installation works.

Coordinate third-party inspections, vendor surveillance, and site QA/QC teams for fabrication yards, offshore platforms, subsea equipment, and pipelines.

Monitor calibration and certification of inspection tools and measuring equipment.

Offshore & Onshore Execution Ensure offshore QA/QC coverage during load-out, transportation, installation, hook-up, commissioning, and start-up phases.

Manage and supervise onshore fabrication yard QA/QC activities, including welding, coating, and assembly inspections.

Implement preservation and pre-commissioning quality control procedures.

Documentation & Reporting Prepare weekly and monthly QA/QC reports, quality KPIs, and status updates for project management and clients.

Ensure proper filing, traceability, and turnover of quality records and final documentation (MRB – Manufacturing Record Book / Dossier).Leadership & Coordination Lead and mentor QA/QC engineers, inspectors, and coordinators across different sites and disciplines.

Liaise with client representatives, classification societies, certifying authorities, and regulatory agencies.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality performance and reduce rework.

Key Competencies Strong leadership, decision-making, and team management skills.

Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Analytical and problem-solving mindset.

High attention to detail and commitment to zero-defect delivery.

Ability to work under offshore/onshore project constraints and multicultural environments.

Project Phases responsibility distribution

Engineering:
Develop project Quality plan[PQP],Approve quality procedures & ITPs, Review vendor /Supplier quality requirements

Procurement:
Vendor Quality Evaluation & Prequalification, FAT/SAT planning & coordination, Vendor surveillance and inspection

Construction-Onshore fabrication:
Implement QMS at fabrication Yard, Supervise Welding, coating & assembly inspection, NCR/CAR management and closure, Internal/external quality audits

Installation-Offshore:
Load-out & sea fastening quality checks, Offshore Installation QA/QC supervision, Offshore welding NDT & coating inspection, Punch list & NCR management

Commissioning & Handover:
Pre commissioning quality checks, Dossier MRB[Manufacture Record Book] compilation & submit, Final quality reporting & KPI review

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Bachelor of Science (B. Sc) Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.

Work experience of ten (15) years after the earning of the

B. Sc degree.

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total, with at least the last 3–5 years spent on offshore projects.

Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write specifications and reports.
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