Area Quality Operations Manager; Quality Sponsor- Nuclear Solutions-Oak Ridge, TN

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Location:

Knoxville, TN, US Oak Ridge, TN, US

Requisition :179524

Job Level:Director

Home District/Group:Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department:Quality

Market:Nuclear

Employment Type:Full Time

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 on quality that supports the project’s success without compromising contractual or regulatory requirements.

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 in and support. We are committed to building 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 as 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.

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

• Talent Acquisition and Personnel Management:
• Staff, mentor, train, and oversee 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…