Project Quality Manager - Nuclear

Project Quality Manager - Nuclear

The Project Quality Manager is responsible for implementing quality procedures and best practices to fulfill the quality mission and support the successful execution of assigned Division's projects as described in the Division's Quality Management System (QMS) and/or the Nuclear Quality Assurance Program.

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 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 include:

• Planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and maintaining the project quality plan and the project inspection and test plan for assigned projects.
• Collaborating with other PQMs on projects worked by professionals in multiple locations.
• Planning and conducting assessments to confirm compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Reviewing and evaluating project supplier and subcontractor activities, quality systems and programs, products, and reports for adherence to the Division's QMS and/or the NQAM.
• Ensuring suppliers meet project requirements through evaluations and/or audits.
• Identifying and assessing improvement opportunities, and ensuring a resolution is determined which will meet project and/or process quality requirements.
• Conducting quality assessments of project procedures and documents to identify, analyze, and document non-conforming processes or products; developing and implementing corrective action by comparing activities against project quality program criteria.
• Assisting project team members with quality processes such as CARs, PARs, and deviations.
• Participating in the development and implementation of training on QMS for assigned project personnel.
• For a Nuclear position: Ensuring project compliance to the NQAM and regulatory requirements.
• Acting as the SME for all nuclear QA issues and interpretations.
• Performing surveillances of project activities.
• Reviewing project procedures and documents for quality requirements.
• Keeping the DNQA and the MNQA informed of project quality activities and issues.
• Acting as liaison with client QA personnel and being the SPC for client audits and surveillances.
• Ensuring implementation of the Division QMS or NQAM through day-to-day and oversight activities and maintaining the quality program for assigned projects.
• Periodic travel will be required.
• May involve additional work hours/week.
• Acts in capacity of a "lead person" and may have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Management responsibilities include:

• 4 year degree in Engineering, Management, Quality, or Business preferred.
• Preferred Technical Skills: Understands principles, practices, techniques, and theories of quality processes, including a thorough knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.
• Proficient in techniques relating to quality assurance and quality control programs and procedures.
• Possesses a basic knowledge of engineering, design, procurement, construction, and project management principles, practices, and methods.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions; makes sound judgments based on quality and project requirements; interacts effectively with Black and Veatch professionals as well as client, supplier, and contractor representatives.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office computer tools.
• For a Nuclear position, additional skills may include: drafting project QA plans programs and project procedures, corrective action programs, 10CFR50 55(e) and 10CFR21 compliance, quality process training, audits and assessment experience, root cause analyses, trend analysis, software quality assurance, supplier qualification programs, and commercial grade dedication.
• Preferred Non-Technical Skills: Demonstrates intermediate: process management, conflict management, total work systems, written communications, composure, managerial.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Minimum 6 years prior experience in similar QA management position in the same or a related industry.
• For a Nuclear Position: 5-10 years of total experience in nuclear QA program implementation and/or oversight.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications:

• Formal Project Management training.
• Certifications: American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification as a Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and as a Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Normal office environment; may include heavy industrial construction exposure.
• Occasional physical work conditions: Capable of walking 5 miles and climbing stairs to 300 foot height; walk, climb stairs, ladders, move in/out of vehicles; lift or move up to 25 pounds; 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.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

Competencies:

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