Project Quality Manager- Nuclear

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. #LI-LP1

Key Responsibilities

In an environment of clearly defined policies and principles, but limited or possibly no established project procedures, the incumbent may be 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 are not limited to nuclear energy, supplier and subcontractor performance, core process assessments and improvements, along with availability of engineering resources

• Establish and maintain quality controls (standards and criteria) for capable and controlled specialized Nuclear QA programs 

• Determine goals and create plans to accomplish goals based on project regulations, NQA-1 requirements, ASME Code requirements and contract agreements.

• Develop and provide appropriate quality training for engineering support staff, as needed

• Develop and report quality 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 nuclear quality program records

• Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and training

• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements

• Acts in capacity of a "lead person"

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction, such as Engineering Managers, Engineering Discipline Leads, Auditors, Evaluators, Procurement Staff, and Consultants

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Principles, practices, techniques, and theories of nuclear quality processes

• Techniques relating to nuclear quality assurance/quality control programs and procedures

• Computer applications

• Detail Oriented

• Nuclear engineering, design, procurement, and construction principles

• Project management principles, practices, and methods

• Construction inspection, tests, and verifications

• Ability to understand instructions; reason and make good judgments; verbal, numeric, and spatial aptitudes; attention to detail in design reviews and requirements; analytic and problem-solving abilities; precision; memory; initiative and the ability to work with Black and Veatch staff, contractors, and client representatives 

• The nature of the work may be fast paced and technically challenging

• Create and conduct training sessions

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) beneficial

Minimum Qualifications

4-year degree in Engineering, Industrial, Construction, or Business Management from an accredited college.

10 years of experience specific to nuclear areas of focus: design, construction, projects, procurement, and supplier assessments.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any or all of the following:

• criminal/civil background checks
• drug screen
• motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

As this position supports the global nuclear program at Black & Veatch, any potential offer will be conditional on the individual being able to satisfy all requirements, including citizenship requirements, outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations 10 CFR 810

Certifications

Certified as a ASME NQA-1 Lead Auditor

American Society for Quality Certification

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work is performed both in an indoor office setting and outside for supplier or construction site activities with exposure to varying weather conditions. Walk, climb stairs, ladders, and in/out of vehicles and lift or move up to 25 lbs. Supplier or construction site environment has frequent exposure to vibration and loud noise and occasional exposure to airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, slippery uneven walking surfaces, and risk of electrical shock. Periodic travel will be required.