Area Quality Operations Manager- Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Area Quality Operations Manager

Located at the project location, the Area Quality Operations Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a contract-specific Project Quality Plan (PQP) and all other quality related functions necessary to deliver the project fully compliant with the contract documents. The PQM is a member of the project management team, and therefore must be able to work with minimal supervision, interact professionally with the project team and client personnel, have excellent written / verbal communication and conflict resolution skills, manage a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively, have a continuous improvement and total quality management mentality, and takes the lead role in managing quality on the project. The AQOM is the chief quality representative on the project and has full stop work authority for matters related to quality.

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry. Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available. We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit's vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship. On our team, you'll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit's culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.

Location : May be located at a Kiewit Nuclear Solutions (KNS) project site or KNS District offices.

Responsibilities :

• Manage the development and implementation of a contract-specific Project Quality Plan (PQP)
• Review and approve subcontractor quality plans to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Ensure quality staff is adequately assigned, trained, and qualified to execute the PQP
• Responsible for the implementation and oversight of a Nuclear Quality Assurance Program
• Lead and mentor junior QA / QC personnel
• Maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with the Client team
• Interpret quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate closely with district quality management
• Coordinate and perform causal analysis investigations
• Coordinate and perform QA audits and assessments
• Document findings and implement effective Corrective Actions
• Analyze findings to identify trends
• Work with the project management team to develop and implement mitigation strategies
• Promote Continuous Improvement and the timely reporting of all conditions
• Be actively engaged in operation planning sessions
• Ensure that all Quality documentation required for project turnover is completed
• Routinely speak and / or present at meetings
• Perform routine performance reviews with all project Quality staff

Qualifications :

Other Requirements :

Base Compensation : $219,000 / yr - $230,000 / yr

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.