Project Quality Manager - Nuclear

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Quality Manager is responsible for implementing quality procedures and best practices to fulfill the quality mission and support the successful execution of assigned Division's projects as described in the Division's Quality Management System (QMS) and/or the Nuclear Quality Assurance Program. Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company with over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction. They are committed to building a world of difference by putting their people at the center of everything they do and empowering them to grow and solve humanity's biggest challenges.

Requirements

Minimum 6 years prior experience in similar QA management position in the same or a related industry.
For a Nuclear Position: 5-10 years of total experience in nuclear QA program implementation and/or oversight.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

4 year degree in Engineering, Management, Quality or Business preferred.
Understands principles, practices, techniques and theories of quality processes, including a thorough knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.
Proficient in techniques relating to quality assurance and quality control programs and procedures.
Possesses a basic knowledge of engineering, design, procurement, construction and project management principles, practices and methods.
Ability to understand and follow instructions; makes sound judgments based on quality and project requirements; interacts effectively with Black and Veatch professionals as well as client, supplier, and contractor representatives.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office computer tools.
For a Nuclear position, additional skills may include: Drafting project QA plans programs and project procedures, Corrective action programs, 10CFR50 55(e) and 10CFR21 compliance, Quality process training, Audits and assessment experience, Root Cause Analyses, Trend Analysis, Software Quality Assurance, Supplier qualification programs and commercial grade dedication.
Demonstrates intermediate: Process management, conflict management, total work systems, written communications, composure, managerial.
Formal Project Management training.
Certifications: American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification as a Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and as a Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CQM O/E) (desired).
Active member of ASQ.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, implements, monitors, evaluates, and maintains the project quality plan and the project inspection and test plan for assigned projects.
Supports 1 complex project and up to 10 simple projects simultaneously.
Collaborates with other PQMs on projects worked by professionals in multiple locations.
Plans and conducts assessments to confirm compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates project supplier and subcontractor activities, quality systems and programs, products, and reports for adherence to the Division's QMS and/or the NQAM.
Reviews purchase orders and associated documentation to ensure correct quality requirements are included prior to contract award.
Ensures suppliers meet project requirements through evaluations and/or audits.
Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities, and ensures a resolution is determined which will meet project and/or process quality requirements.
Conducts quality assessments of project procedures and documents to identify, analyze, and document non-conforming processes or products; develops and implements corrective action by comparing activities against project quality program criteria.
Assists project team members with quality processes such as CARs, PARs, and deviations.
Participates in development and implementation of training on QMS for assigned project personnel.
Promotes the Lessons Learned process.
Ensures project compliance to the NQAM and regulatory requirements.
Acts as the SME for all nuclear QA issues and interpretations.
Performs surveillances of project activities.
Reviews project procedures and documents for quality requirements.
Keeps the DNQA and the MNQA informed of project quality activities and issues.
Acts as liaison with client QA personnel and is the SPC for client audits and surveillances.
Ensures implementation of the Division QMS or NQAM through day-to-day and oversight activities and maintains the quality program for assigned projects.
Acts in capacity of a "lead person".
May have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.