Project Quality Manager-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-ID

Kiewit • Idaho Falls, ID

1d • $134,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Quality Manager (PQM) works at the project location and leads the development, implementation, and management of a contract-specific Project Quality Plan (PQP) and other quality functions needed to deliver the project in compliance with contract documents. As a member of the project management team and the chief quality representative on the project, the PQM works with minimal supervision, holds stop-work authority for quality matters, and leads the project quality department, including salaried and hourly quality personnel. The role requires effective communication, conflict resolution, workload management, and a continuous-improvement and total-quality-management mindset.

The position is based at an active construction site in the Idaho Falls, Idaho area and is not remote or hybrid. The project currently works nine hours per day, five days per week. The role may require overtime, weekend work, travel to varying field locations, and relocation to project locations as required.

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions provides engineering, project management, and construction services across the nuclear market and other power, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. The company describes a commitment to safety, continuous improvement, client delivery, employee development, and providing staff with health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• One of the stated education and experience paths: a four-year degree, preferably in engineering or science, or a technical college degree, plus five (10) years of nuclear quality experience in a DOE or NRC environment; an associate degree in engineering technology or science plus ten (15) years of related construction and/or engineering experience, including at least five (5) years in a Nuclear Quality position; or a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus fifteen (20) years of related construction and/or engineering experience, including at least ten (10) years in a Nuclear Quality position. The posting presents both figures in parentheses as written.
• Thorough knowledge and experience implementing Nuclear Quality Management Systems (QMS), the nuclear market, and the EPC contractual model, including typical scopes, schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Broad working knowledge of trades, disciplines, special processes, inspection and testing techniques, and nuclear construction codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements, including ACI, AWS, ASME, ASTM, EPRI, NRC, and DOE.
• Organizational, managerial, and leadership skills, including the ability to manage teams of up to 20 personnel.
• Effective organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills, including the ability to communicate with large groups of craft personnel, management, and client teams.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in varied climates and environments.
• Ability to relocate to project locations as required.
• Regular, reliable attendance; timely, productive work; and professional interaction with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to perform work safely and effectively, follow oral and written instructions and safety policies, and complete work within deadlines during normal operating hours.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

• NQA-1 qualified lead auditor, or ability to qualify within one year.
• Experience performing and managing the commercial grade dedication process.
• ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or similar certification.
• Additional certifications from AWS, ACI, ASNT, ASQ, NACE, or similar organizations.
• Current or previous experience in Nondestructive Testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of a contract-specific Project Quality Plan (PQP).
• Review and approve subcontractor quality plans for compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure quality staff are appropriately assigned, trained, and qualified to execute the PQP, and ensure project staff can access appropriate quality resources.
• Implement and oversee a Nuclear Quality Assurance Program in a construction environment, including issues management, nonconformance reporting, subcontractor oversight, assessments and audits, causal analysis, commercial grade dedication, inspections, procurement oversight, commissioning, and turnover.
• Lead and mentor junior QA/QC personnel and reinforce appropriate behaviors.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the client team, understand its requirements and expectations, and reinforce a nuclear safety culture.
• Interpret quality standards and regulatory requirements and define implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with district quality management to promote consistent implementation across the company.
• Coordinate and perform causal analysis investigations into project-related issues.
• Coordinate and perform QA audits and assessments of the QMS, PQP, subcontractor quality plans, and other processes and procedures; document findings and assign and implement effective corrective actions.
• Analyze findings for trends and potential project risks, and work with the project management team to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Promote continuous improvement and timely reporting of conditions affecting the project.
• Participate in operation planning sessions, provide quality input, and ensure Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) are developed for all operations.
• Ensure quality documentation required for project turnover is complete, contract-compliant, and organized.
• Speak or present at meetings to promote quality goals and objectives and discuss issues.
• Conduct routine performance reviews with project quality staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Training, skills development, and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level