Area Quality Operations Manager (Quality Sponsor)-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Oak Ridge, TN

Position Overview

The Area Quality Operations Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing quality-related activities for assigned KNS projects. This role involves overseeing and continuously improving Project Quality Teams in implementation of Project Quality Plans (PQP) and other quality-related functions to ensure full compliance with contract documents. The Area Quality Operations Manager is an integral member of the KNS management team and must work with minimal supervision, while interacting professionally with district, project, and client personnel.  The Area Quality Operations Manager needs to have a proactive approach and focus to quality that supports the project’s success without compromising contractual or regulatory requirements.

District Overview

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 carbonfree, 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

This position is preferably based out of Oak RIdge, TN. 

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition and Personnel Management:
• Staff, mentor, train, and overseer of project quality staff.
• Conduct routine performance reviews and support professional development.
• Lead and mentor junior craft and staff on inspection processes to ensure the work is being built to specifications and reinforce the correct behaviors.
• Monitor and reinforce Nuclear Safety Culture for all project staff
• Monitor upcoming changes in work scope and ensure project is appropriately planning for the change and has developed the appropriate tools (work plans, ITP, lessons learned, tool box talks) to mitigate any identified issues.  
• Project Kickoff/Setup:
• Perform quality kickoffs and proactive assessments that help identify best practices, observations, opportunities, vulnerabilities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Project Quality Planning Development
• Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) Development
• Continuous Improvement:
• Promote continuous improvement and a mindset that quality is everyone’s responsibility.
• Attend scheduling meetings, and develop strategies to address identified gaps in quality operational performance.
• Champion and/or perform causal analysis investigations on project-related issues.
• Coordinate quality audits and assessments, document issues, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Analyze project performance metrics to identify trends, potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Travel to Project Sites:
• Reside at a regional office or project location
• Travel to project sites as needed (up to 50% travel) to perform oversight and ensure quality processes are effectively executed and mentor project staff.
• Client Interactions:
• Maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with client and project teams.
• Understand client requirements and expectations for assigned projects.
• Routinely speak and present at meetings to promote quality goals, objectives and improve the overall culture on projects.
• Quality Assurance and Management:
• Participate in MOR/DOR monthly meetings.
• Ensure the effective development and implementation of specific ITPs and Project Quality Plans.
• Oversee issues management, nonconformance reporting, subcontractor oversight, internal assessments/audits, causal analysis, commercial grade dedication, inspections, procurement oversight, and commissioning and turnover for assigned projects.
• Interpret quality standards and regulatory requirements and define consistent implementation strategies.
• Provide recommendations to Operations Leadership on areas for improvement.
• Promote team empowerment and collaboration

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Qualifications

• 5-10 years of on-project, construction field experience required.
• +5 years of quality control and/or assurance experience in a construction environment.
• Experience and/or ability to manage a team of up to 20 quality professionals
• Excellent written and verbal communication and conflict resolution skills with experience in communicating with client teams, craft personnel, and corporate management.
• Ability to manage a diversified workload and handle challenging situations effectively.
• Strong understanding of Nuclear Quality Assurance principles in a construction environment.
• Experience with commercial grade dedication process highly desirable.
• ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or similar certification is recommended.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Relocate to either Regional Office or Project location.
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.

Education:

• A four-year degree, preferred in engineering, science, or technical college degree plus five (5) years of nuclear quality experience in a Department of Energy (DOE) or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) environment. Or
• An associate degree in engineering technology or science plus ten (10) years of experience in a related construction and/or engineering field with at least five (5) of these years in a Nuclear Quality position or;
• A high school graduate or equivalent (GED) plus fifteen (15) years of experience in a related construction field and/or engineering with at least ten (10) of these years in a Nuclear Quality position.
• A thorough knowledge, understanding, and experience implementing Nuclear Quality Management Systems (QMS), the Nuclear market, and the EPC contractual model (typical scopes, schedules, and contractual requirements) in order to ensure processes are develop, implement, and continuously improved upon. 

• A broad working knowledge of the trades, disciplines, associated special processes, inspection, and testing techniques. Nuclear construction codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements (ACI, AWS, ASME, ASTM, EPRI, IBC, NRC, DOE , etc.) associated with the Nuclear market