Nuclear Quality Manager - Kiewit Nuclear Solutions - Oak Ridge, TN

Requisition ID: 175660
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department: Quality
Market: Nuclear
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Located at the project location, the Project Quality Manager (PQM) is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a contract-specific Project Quality Plan (PQP) and all other quality related functions necessary to deliver the project fully compliant with the contract documents. The PQM is a member of the project management team, and therefore must be able to work with minimal supervision, interact professionally with the project team and client personnel, have excellent written/verbal communication and conflict resolution skills, manage a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively, have a Continuous Improvement (CI) and Total Quality Management (TQM) mentality, and takes the lead role in managing quality on the project.

The PQM is the chief quality representative on the project and has full stop work authority for matters related to quality. The PQM is the head of the project quality department and is responsible for managing all other salaried and hourly quality personnel on the project.

Responsibilities

1. Manage the development and implementation of a contract-specific Project Quality Plan (PQP).
2. Review and approve subcontractor quality plans to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
3. Ensure quality staff is adequately assigned, trained, and qualified to execute the PQP and that all project staff has access to the appropriate quality resources.
4. Responsible for the implementation and oversight of a Nuclear Quality Assurance Program in a construction environment.
5. Lead and mentor junior QA/QC personnel.
6. Maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with the Client team.
7. Interpret quality standards and regulatory requirements.
8. Collaborate closely with district quality management.
9. Coordinate and perform causal analysis investigations on project-related issues.
10. Coordinate and perform QA audits and assessments.
11. Analyze findings to identify trends that could be potential risks to the project.
12. Promote Continuous Improvement and timely reporting of all conditions affecting the project.
13. Be actively engaged in operation planning sessions.
14. Ensure all Quality documentation required for project turnover is completed.
15. Routinely speak and/or present at meetings to promote quality goals/objectives.
16. Perform routine performance reviews with all project Quality staff.
17. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. A four-year degree, preferred in engineering, science, or technical college degree plus ten (10) years of nuclear quality experience in a Department of Energy (DOE) or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) environment.
2. A thorough knowledge and experience implementing a Nuclear Quality Management Systems (QMS).
3. A broad working knowledge of the trades, disciplines, associated special processes, inspection and testing techniques.
4. Self-starter with organizational, managerial, and leadership skills.
5. Strong verbal and technical writing skills.
6. NQA-1 qualified lead auditor or the ability to qualify within 1 year highly desirable.
7. Experience performing and managing the commercial grade dedication process.
8. ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or similar certification is recommended.
9. Current or previous experience in Nondestructive Testing is recommended.
10. Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
11. Ability to relocate to project locations as required.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally.
• Perform work safely and effectively.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Compensation

Base Compensation: $150,000/yr - $157,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.