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Contract QA/QC Program Implementation Manager

Amentum•Pierre, SD
•$120 - $150•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Contract QA/QC Program Implementation Manager to establish and oversee the project’s quality program at an active mining site. This hands-on field leadership role covers the full scope of project quality. The manager ensures contract and technical requirements are translated into usable procedures and incorporated into work packages before work begins. The manager works closely with project management, engineering, construction, operations, procurement, subcontractors, and safety personnel. The role involves reviewing documents, walking the site, resolving field issues, and verifying that work is performed and documented in accordance with approved requirements. Safety is critical to every aspect of the position. The position is full-time, onsite, and field-based in Lead, South Dakota. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials or authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for these credentials at this work location.

Requirements

  • At least 20 years of experience implementing or managing QA/QC programs on large, complex field projects.
  • A minimum two-year degree.
  • Experience interpreting contract requirements and incorporating them into procedures, work packages, inspection plans, and subcontractor requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of document control, inspections, nonconformance management, corrective action, and quality records.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with field crews, technical staff, subcontractors, and project leadership.
  • Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce clear procedures and defensible quality documentation.
  • Willingness and ability to work onsite and regularly access active mining and construction areas, subject to site requirements.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials or authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials or authorization at this work location.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience on federal projects or at mining, remediation, heavy civil, industrial, or environmental sites.
  • Experience leading quality program startup or improving an existing program during active field work.
  • Familiarity with applicable federal contract quality requirements and recognized quality management standards.
  • Relevant degree, quality certification, or equivalent combination of education and field experience.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain the project QA/QC program in accordance with contract requirements, approved plans, procedures, and applicable federal requirements.
  • Review contract documents, specifications, drawings, and quality requirements; confirm that applicable requirements flow down into work packages, purchase orders, and subcontracts.
  • Verify that work packages contain appropriate procedures, acceptance criteria, inspection points, hold points, records, and approval requirements before field execution.
  • Develop, review, and maintain contract-specific quality procedures and processes that are practical for field use.
  • Coordinate inspections, surveillance, audits, and quality reviews across site activities.
  • Work with field teams to identify and resolve quality issues promptly, including nonconformances, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
  • Verify that materials, equipment, subcontracted work, and completed activities meet applicable requirements and have adequate supporting documentation.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and retrievable quality records and provide clear reporting to project leadership and the federal client.
  • Participate in planning meetings, pre-job briefs, field walkdowns, and work package reviews.
  • Partner with site safety leadership to ensure quality activities support safe work planning and execution; raise concerns and exercise stop-work authority when conditions warrant.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

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