What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mgr Quality Operations position at The Shaw Group?
Who We Are & Why This Role Matters
At The Shaw Group, we are committed to delivering industry-leading fabrication and specialty services with a focus on quality, safety, and customer success.
As the Quality Manager – Operations in Beaumont (state to be confirmed), you will lead all Quality Management System (QMS) activities, ensuring compliance with AISC, AWS, ASME, and client requirements across structural, modular, and pipe fabrication.
This role is critical in strengthening our project execution, maintaining our reputation for excellence, and serving as the primary quality interface with clients and inspectors.
With full ownership of quality systems and processes, you will directly influence project success and customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Do
You will drive quality strategy, execution, and compliance across all fabrication activities, ensuring project deliverables meet or exceed contractual and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Implement and maintain The Shaw Group’s Quality Management System (QMS).
- Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and procedures.
- Serve as the primary quality representative for client inspection personnel.
- Coordinate, review, and issue project-specific Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), including required hold points.
- Oversee welding quality processes, including WPS/PQR development, welder qualifications, and consumable control.
- Manage NDE planning and tracking, ensuring accurate QC reporting and documentation.
- Identify, document, and resolve non-conformances with client-approved corrective actions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with departments from Materials to Shipping to maintain quality alignment.
What You’ll Bring
- 10 years of QA/QC industry experience, preferably in fabrication environments.
- Strong background in structural, modular, and pipe fabrication.
- Demonstrated expertise with AISC, AWS, and ASME codes (required).
- Bachelor’s degree and/or industry equivalency.
- NDT Level II certification (per Intake).
- Ability to “own your business,” manage workload, and deliver results consistently.
- Strong client-facing communication skills and cross-functional collaboration ability.
- Nice-to-have: Certified CWI; project management background.
Rewards & Growth
- Comprehensive benefits package (details clarified during interview process).
- Opportunity to lead all Quality operations for a major fabrication site.
- High-impact, highly visible role interfacing directly with clients and leadership.
- Collaborative, people-first work environment.
- Career growth potential toward senior leadership roles (VP-level noted as next step).
Location & Travel
- Location: Beaumont (state will be confirmed during the interview process).
- Work arrangement: Onsite.
- Travel: Intake indicates no travel; JD notes capability to travel as needed — to be clarified during the interview process.
About The Shaw Group
The Shaw Group is a leading provider of industrial fabrication and specialty services, serving major sectors including energy, oil & gas, and EPC. We are dedicated to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and building long-term partnerships with our clients. Our teams are empowered to innovate, deliver excellence, and shape the future of our industry.
EEO & Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. If you need accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.