QA/QC Manager

ENKA Investment AG is looking for a QA/QC Manager for its planned data center project in Beringen, Schaffhausen. In this role, you are responsible for leading the quality assurance and quality control of the building and its critical systems and will work closely with the Swiss project organization as well as the ENKA headquarters in Istanbul.

Required knowledge and qualifications:

• Recognized university degree in an engineering or scientific discipline or an equivalent qualification; alternatively, corresponding specialist training in the fields of engineering, quality management, personnel administration, or a comparable specialized field
• Practical professional experience as a project quality manager or in the areas of engineering, procurement, construction, testing, operation, commissioning, or corporate administration
• Sound technical knowledge in the application of procedures and standards in the areas of engineering, environment, procurement, construction, testing, operation, and commissioning, in order to be able to assess and implement the corresponding technical, regulatory, and project-specific requirements
• Business fluent Turkish and English skills in speaking and writing are mandatory. Turkish is required for daily technical meetings and reporting with the ENKA headquarters in Istanbul. German skills are an advantage for local coordination. English is required for cooperation with the international project team as well as for technical documentation.
• Sound knowledge of quality principles and their application in engineering, environmental management, procurement, construction, testing, operation, and commissioning

Knowledge regarding the application of corrective measures in the event of identified deviations or non-conformities

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions that have an impact on the quality program or the quality plan
• Knowledge of internal company policies and procedures in the personnel area

Very good oral and written communication skills as well as strong leadership and communication competencies

• Experience in the functional leadership and practical training of assigned employees
• Experience in the creation, management, and control of budgets

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Leadership and coordination of the activities of Quality Supervisors and Project Quality Managers
• Operational and technical leadership of the quality personnel
• Cooperation with engineering, construction, procurement, administrative services, testing, operation, other participating organizations, project management, the customer's quality managers, and – insofar as appropriately delegated – regulatory bodies to implement company-wide quality policies and procedures
• Ensuring sufficient staffing of the projects with qualified quality specialists to fulfill the requirements of the quality program
• Development and recommendation of procedures and work instructions that define the responsibilities and tasks of the quality personnel assigned to the projects
• Ensuring that the required quality programs and plans are implemented in the areas of planning, procurement, construction, testing, and operation with as little impact as possible on schedules and costs
• Review of quality programs and quality plans as well as providing statements and recommendations on changes to the project scope with impacts on quality, so that the prescribed quality standards are maintained
• Leading the implementation and administration of the quality assurance program policies or quality plans on the projects to achieve the established quality goals
• Preparation of regular reports on the effectiveness of the quality programs on the projects as well as support in solving quality problems that require special attention
• Determination of personnel requirements in the quality area as well as preparation of cost estimates, personnel forecasts, and project budgets
• Definition and leadership of the quality assurance scope for projects and offers within the quality assurance specialist department
• Conducting regular team meetings to monitor the progress and status of quality assurance activities
• Conducting the initial introduction and training of the quality personnel as well as ensuring continuous training during project assignments
• Monitoring the effectiveness of quality assurance and assessing whether additional training or refresher training is required