Semiconductor QA/QC Program Manager

MSR-FSR Site Manager
Position Summary
The MSR-FSR Project Manager serves as the senior on-site representative for MSR-FSR, providing operational leadership for all personnel assigned to the Samsung Base Build Program. Acting as the primary liaison between MSR-FSR, the client, and our employees, this role ensures exceptional service delivery, workforce engagement, rapid issue resolution, and consistently positive client experience.
Client-Side Third-Party QA/QC Project & Quality Manager
Semiconductor Base Build Project
Position Summary
The Client-Side Third-Party QA/QC Project & Quality Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the project's Quality Management Program during the design, construction, commissioning, and turnover phases of a major semiconductor Base Build project.
Acting as the Owner's quality representative, this individual leads a multidisciplinary QA/QC organization responsible for Electrical, Mechanical, Process Piping, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural), Fire Protection, Data Analytics, and Document Control functions. The role ensures construction quality, specification compliance, timely defect resolution, contractor accountability, and successful system turnover while maintaining alignment with project schedule and commercial objectives.
The QA/QC Project & Quality Manager serves as the primary interface between the Owner, EPCM, General Contractor, Trade Contractors, Design Teams, Commissioning Teams, and Operations stakeholders regarding all quality-related matters.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Leadership & Program Management
Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan.
Establish project quality objectives, KPIs, reporting structures, and performance metrics.
Lead the third-party QA/QC team and provide strategic direction across all disciplines.
Create and maintain quality governance processes including inspections, audits, surveillance activities, and reporting.
Ensure quality requirements are integrated into construction execution plans and contractor work processes.
Drive a proactive quality culture focused on prevention, early detection, and continuous improvement.
Chair weekly and monthly Quality Review Meetings with project leadership.
Act as the Owner's escalation point for all significant quality concerns.
Construction Quality Oversight
Provide direct oversight of:
Electrical Systems
Mechanical Systems
Process Piping Systems
Instrumentation & Controls (I&C)
CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural)
Fire Protection Systems
Contractor Quality Management
Review and approve contractor Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
Verify contractor compliance with project specifications, codes, standards, and owner requirements.
Monitor execution through site inspections, audits, and surveillance activities.
Lead quality investigations and root cause analyses.
Ensure timely closure of non-conformances and punch list items.
Monitor quality trends and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Evaluate contractor quality performance using agreed KPIs.
Inspection & Testing Program
Establish inspection strategies and resource requirements.
Manage project inspection schedules and staffing plans.
Validate completion of inspection checklists and turnover documentation.
Ensure construction quality verification is completed prior to system turnover.
Review and approve inspection reports and quality records.
Data Analytics & Quality Reporting
Lead the project Quality Data Analytics program.
Oversee Development of dashboards tracking:
Inspection volumes
Defect trends
Rework rates
NCR performance
Turnover readiness
Contractor performance
KPI achievement
Utilize quality data to identify emerging risks and drive corrective actions.
Present executive-level quality reports to project leadership and stakeholders.
Establish predictive quality indicators and risk forecasting tools.
Document Control & Turnover Management
Manage the Document Control team to ensure:
Effective control of quality documentation.
Inspection and test record management.
Turnover package compilation.
Drawing and specification revision control.
Traceability of quality records.
Digital document management and reporting systems.
Timely compilation of construction turnover and commissioning documentation.
Compliance with Owner document retention requirements.
Auditing & Compliance
Develop project audit schedules.
Conduct internal and external quality audits.
Verify compliance with:
Project Specifications
Contract Requirements
Semiconductor Industry Standards
Local Codes and Regulations
Owner Quality Standards
Lead supplier and contractor quality assessments.
Monitor implementation of corrective action plans.
Team Leadership
Directly manage:
Discipline QA/QC Leads
Electrical Inspectors
Mechanical Inspectors
Process Piping Inspectors
I&C Inspectors
CSA Inspectors
Fire Protection Inspectors
Quality Engineers
Data Analysts
Document Controllers
Responsibilities include:
Resource planning
Workforce forecasting
Training and mentoring
Performance management
Quality competency development
Succession planning
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or related discipline.
Master's Degree desirable.
Experience
15+ years of construction quality management experience.
Minimum 10 years supporting semiconductor, pharmaceutical, microelectronics, data center, or advanced manufacturing projects.
Minimum 5 years leading large multidisciplinary QA/QC teams.
Experience on projects exceeding $500M in total installed cost preferred.
Extensive owner-side or third-party QA/QC experience preferred.
Technical Knowledge
Demonstrated expertise in:
Semiconductor Base Build Construction
Quality Management Systems
Inspection & Test Planning
Commissioning & Startup
Cleanroom Construction
Mechanical & Electrical Systems
Process Utility Systems
Instrumentation & Controls
Construction Turnover
Digital Quality Platforms
Root Cause Analysis
Risk Management
Construction Documentation
Regulatory Compliance
Preferred Certifications
ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE)
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Professional Engineer (PE)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
NFPA Certifications (preferred)
Relevant Trade or Technical Certifications
COMPETENCIES:
· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
· Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
· Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
· Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
· Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
· Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and

Work arrangement
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