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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 111256

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

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The Opportunity

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.

The Team

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

• Plans, develops, implements, monitors, evaluates, and maintains the project quality plan and the project inspection and test plan for assigned projects.
• The PQM typically supports 1 complex project and up to 10 simple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborates with other PQMs on projects worked by professionals in multiple locations.
• Plans and conducts assessments to confirm compliance with company, client and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates project supplier and subcontractor activities, quality systems and programs, products, and reports for adherence to the Division's QMS and/or the NQAM.
• Reviews purchase orders and associated documentation to ensure correct quality requirements are included prior to contract award.
• Ensures suppliers meet project requirements through evaluations and/or audits.
• Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities, and ensures a resolution is determined which will meet project and/or process quality requirements.
• Conducts quality assessments of project procedures and documents to identify, analyze, and document non-conforming processes or products; develops and implements corrective action by comparing activities against project quality program criteria.
• Assists project team members with quality processes such as CARs, PARs, and deviations.
• Participates in development and implementation of training on QMS for assigned project personnel. Promotes the Lessons Learned process.
• For a Nuclear position: Ensures project compliance to the NQAM and regulatory requirements.
• Acts as the SME for all nuclear QA issues and interpretations.
• Performs surveillances of project activities.
• Reviews project procedures and documents for quality requirements.
• Keeps the DNQA and the MNQA informed of project quality activities and issues.
• Acts as liaison with client QA personnel and is the SPC for client audits and surveillances.
• Project Quality Manager will ensure implementation of the Division QMS or NQAM through day-to-day and oversight activities and maintain the quality program for assigned projects
• Periodic travel will be required.
• May involve additional work hours/week.
• Acts in capacity of a "lead person " May have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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 (if selected) 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 (CQM O/E) (desired). Active member of ASQ.

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

Salary Plan

SPC: Specialized Staff

Job Grade

018
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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.

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