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

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 a relevant field plus 10 years QA experience or 14 years of applicable experience in lieu of degree.
• 15 or more years of total experience, including 5 years in the nuclear industry and 5 years of experience directing a QA team as supervisor/manager.
• Sole USA citizenship
• Experience on projects in an engineering design 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 develop