Project Quality Manager- Nuclear

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution. We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives. You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines. Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together. With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind. Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. The Opportunity It is the function of the Quality Management Services Department to actively promote and continuously evaluate the effective implementation of Black and Veatch policies and procedures in the support of projects. This position is responsible for evaluating engineering, procurement, and construction activities through reviews, audits, assessments, and inspections to minimize risk and maintain a comprehensive functional Quality Management Program.

Requirements

4 year degree in Engineering, Management, Quality, or Business.
10 years of experience specific to the area of focus within this grouping: nuclear, process assessment or supplier performance programs.
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

Principles, practices, techniques, and theories of quality processes.
Techniques relating to quality assurance and quality control programs and procedures.
Computer applications.
Engineering, design, procurement, and construction principles.
Project management principles, practices, and methods.
Construction inspection, tests, and methods.
Ability to understand instructions; reason and make good judgments; verbal, numeric, and spatial aptitudes; perception of detail in verbal or tabular materials; analytic and problem solving abilities; precision; memory; initiative and the ability to work with Black and Veatch staff, contractor, and client representatives.
Certified Lead Auditor, American Society for Quality Certification

Responsibilities

In an environment of clearly defined policies and principles, but limited or possibly no established procedures, the incumbent is presented with variable situations requiring analytical interpretive, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking.
Define create, implement, monitor, control and correct specialized areas which may include but not limited to nuclear energy, supplier and subcontractor performance, core process assessments and improvements and availability of resources.
Establish and maintain controls (standards and criteria) for capable and controlled specialized programs.
Determine goals and create plans to accomplish goals.
Develop and provide appropriate training support staff if needed.
Develop and report program metrics to management.
Monitor progress, report observations or needs for corrective/preventive actions, and opportunities for improvement to Management.
Establish a reporting relationship that ensures objective and unbiased audits.
Qualify support staff based on training, experience, and skills.
Monitor staff performance.
Reviews and approves scope, notification letters, checklists, reports, findings, and associated corrective actions.
Maintain and safeguard program records.
Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
Acts in capacity of a "lead person."
Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction (Please list below the individuals to whom this position provides work direction.)