Quality Manager (Pacific Islands)

About The RoleAs the Quality Manager – Pacific Islands, you’ll be responsible for ensuring all quality management systems and processes are effective, fit for purpose, and consistently implemented across multiple projects. Your focus will be on driving continuous improvement and building a strong quality culture across the region.Key Responsibilities IncludeEnsuring the McConnell Dowell Integrated Management System and Project Execution Manual are effectively implemented across all Pacific projects.Supporting project teams in developing, implementing, and reviewing project quality management systems.Leading continuous improvement initiatives for quality, completions, commissioning, and document control systems.Establishing and promoting a strong quality culture, ensuring all employees understand their quality responsibilities.Conducting compliance reviews, audits, and inspections in consultation with project representatives.Preparing and submitting monthly quality performance reports and key performance indicators (KPIs).Coordinating and facilitating ISO 9001 recertification audits with third-party auditors.Managing the closeout of non-conformances and ensuring lessons learned are shared across all relevant projects.Participating in project risk assessments and supporting the development of risk control documentation.Providing leadership, mentorship, and development to quality personnel within the business unit.About You You’ll bring deep operational experience and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to quality management.Minimum 10 years’ experience in applying quality management principles within the civil construction industry.Relevant technical qualifications in engineering, construction, or quality disciplines.Lead ISO 9001 Auditor Certification and strong understanding of audit and risk assessment processes.Demonstrated experience in investigating and reporting quality incidents and implementing corrective actions.Proven ability to develop teams and promote a culture of accountability and excellence.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across diverse project teams.Competent user of quality management software and related systems.Flexibility to travel to Pacific Island project sites as required.About UsMcConnell Dowell – Creative ConstructionOur purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.Why join us?The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures are strongly encouraged to apply.Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for New Zealand and/or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.