Quality Assurance Manager

Project Quality Assurance Manager Full-time Quality Assurance (QA) Manager of a multi-billion-dollar nuclear facility construction project, taking day-to-day direction from the Project Manager, with technical input from the Director of Quality for Nuclear Projects performance unit. Has overall responsibility for managing and directing quality assurance processes in compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable codes and standards in a large-scale engineering design environment. This position is responsible for the planning, managing, and technical performance of the QA program. Ensure compliance with customer/client standards and government regulatory requirements. Work location is near the Naval Reactors Facility at Idaho National Lab, which is about 50 miles west of Idaho Falls, ID with some work performed from the Idaho Falls office. Key Responsibilities Key responsibilities include: Manage a team of QA professionals to perform oversight of all phases of facility construction, and Title III engineering support Perform QA program development and administrative functions to support project needs Provide independent oversight of quality developments affecting project operations. Plan and execute formal audit and surveillance programs to assure a high level of compliance with the QA program and associated regulatory requirements Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, code, and industry standard requirements Provide indoctrination and training for all project-level staff on the QA Program Provide day-to-day guidance to support project teams in interpreting and implementing the Project QA program, from planning to project closeout and delivery of records turnover packages Develop quality team, via training, coaching, and mentoring to support project operations to add value to the project Provide reports and updates to the Project Leadership Team and NPC Senior management on compliance issues with regards to policies and procedures. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Business, or a related technical field, with a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible quality assurance experience; or 15 years of applicable quality assurance experience in lieu of a degree. 15 or more years of total experience, with at least 5 years in the nuclear industry and 5 years of leadership experience managing and directing quality assurance personnel and programs in a supervisory or management capacity. USA citizenship. Experience on projects in an engineering design and construction environment. Advanced technical knowledge of the application of engineering, procurement, and construction practices sufficient to comprehend specified QA requirements for these disciplines, including application of the graded approach. Advanced experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, audits and/or cause analysis. Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve complex problems. Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and schedule work to ensure completion in accordance with requirements, deadlines, and budget. Advanced personal computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Preferred Qualifications Possess effective communication skills. Listens carefully and speaks professionally and clearly in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity. Can create, read, and interpret complex written information. Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements and achieving accountability of supervised personnel. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution. Capable of identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, gathering and reviewing information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently, seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex and sensitive situations. Adaptable to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events. Strong technical writing skills. Good communication, computer, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage complex quality oversight of projects with multiple work phases, locations, and distributed resources. Demonstrated understanding and implementation of QA regulations, standards and guidelines including 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1D, and ASME/NQA-1, Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications (2008/2009 addenda). Essential Functions Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, and below the shoulder for same. Occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity. Compensation Details $150,000 - $190,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview 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 Location Work location for this position is approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls. EEO Statement Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Accommodation Notice If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr PAE Government Services Inc.