Engineering Quality Manager - Nuclear

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a Quality Manager to lead Engineering Quality across multiple projects within the district. This role will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining high standards of engineering execution, with the potential to manage direct reports as the team grows. The Quality Manager sets clear expectations, coaches team members, and ensures that all projects follow established processes and meet company, contract, and code requirements. They will create, plan, and conduct project assessments, track issues through to resolution, and drive measurable improvements in quality performance across the district.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience spans all aspects of the nuclear market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Department 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. 

Location

This position will be based out of our office in Oakville, ON with occassional travel to our project sites.

Responsibilities

• Refine and implement the company QMS to ensure compliance with internal, client, CNSC, and CSA standards (e.g., N285, N286, N299) and ISO 9001; deploy QMS on projects and develop Project Quality Plans.
• Enforce procedures across design stages, ensuring peer reviews, verification of Nuclear Safety–related deliverables, and oversight of high-risk items (e.g., P&IDs, one-lines).
• Lead assessments, trend nonconformances, conduct root cause analysis, and track corrective actions to closure.
• Manage design changes, document control, vendor transmittals, and ensure proper configuration management.
• Collaborate across estimating, procurement, construction, and warranty to ensure full lifecycle quality coverage; represent quality in client interactions and audit preparation.
• Identify and escalate risks with clear mitigation options; support dashboard reporting and trend analysis.
• Lead and mentor a quality team (up to five), set expectations, provide feedback, and support skill development.
• Contribute to CSA N286 audits and continuous improvement initiatives; share best practices across districts.
• Translate procedural requirements into practical steps for engineers and PMs; maintain certifications and advise on evolving standards, tools, and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field (Nuclear or Mechanical preferred); Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in a Canadian province strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of project engineering or quality experience in the Canadian nuclear industry, with a strong technical background aligned to assigned responsibilities.
• Experience with CSA standards (N285, N286, N299 series) and ISO 9001; auditing experience under CSA-compliant programs preferred.
• Relevant quality certifications preferred (e.g., CNSC auditor/lead auditor, ASQ CQA, Six Sigma Green Belt).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills across organizational levels.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and strategic thinking to support continuous improvement and business alignment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with data analysis tools and quality management software.
• Ability to analyze trends across datasets and support reporting functions.
• Willingness to travel to project or district sites (typically monthly).
• Capable of performing duties that may require standing, walking, sitting for extended periods, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.