Project Quality Manager - Nuclear

Project Quality Manager - Nuclear

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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 design engineering, procurement, and construction activities through quality management system reviews, project and supplier audits, assessments of engineering deliverables, and in-process inspections at supplier shops and project field location to minimize risk and maintain a comprehensive functional Nuclear Quality Management Program. This role is based out of Overland Park, KS.

The Team: As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our three market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• In an environment of clearly defined policies and principles, but limited or possibly no established project 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, 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 program quality 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical Skills:
• 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, contractors, and client representatives
• The nature of the work may be fast paced and technically challenging
• Create and conduct training sessions

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 year degree in Engineering from an accredited college.
• 5 years of experience specific to overseeing the design of nuclear projects.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background checks, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
• Certifications: Certified 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.

Competencies:

• Collaborates
• Communicates effectively
• Courage
• Directs work
• Instills trust
• Interpersonal savvy
• Organizational savvy

Salary Plan: SPC: Specialized Staff Job Grade 017

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program. To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership. By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients. BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.