Project Quality Manager - Nuclear Details | Family of Companies

Project Quality Manager - Nuclear

Date:
Feb 12, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Req

Opportunity Type:
Staff

Relocation eligible:
No

Full time/Part time:
Full-Time

Project Only Hire:
No

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

It is the function of the Quality Management Services Department to actively promote and continuously evaluate the effective implementation of Black & Veatch policies and procedures in the support of projects. This position is responsible for evaluating design engineering, procurement, and construction activities through quality management system reviews, project and supplier audits, assessments of engineering deliverables, and in-process inspections at supplier shops and project field locations to minimize risk and maintain a comprehensive functional Nuclear Quality Management Program.

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our three market sectors—Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. You will engage with exciting projects across the globe, contributing to infrastructure growth and development while advancing your own career.

• In an environment of clearly defined policies and principles, but limited or possibly no established project procedures, the incumbent is presented with variable situations requiring analytical interpretive, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking.
• Define, create, implement, monitor, control and correct specialized areas which may include but are not limited to nuclear energy, supplier and subcontractor performance, core process assessments and improvements, along with availability of engineering resources.
• Establish and maintain quality controls (standards and criteria) for capable and controlled specialized Nuclear QA programs.
• Determine goals and create plans to accomplish goals based on project regulations, NQA-1 requirements, ASME Code requirements and contract agreements.
• Develop and provide appropriate quality training for engineering support staff, as needed.
• Develop and report quality program metrics to management.
• Monitor progress, report observations or needs for corrective/preventive actions, and opportunities for improvement to Management.
• Establish a reporting relationship that ensures objective and unbiased audits.
• Qualify support staff based on training, experience, and skills.
• Monitor staff performance.
• Reviews and approves scope, notification letters, checklists, reports, findings, and associated corrective actions.
• Maintain and safeguard program quality records.
• Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
• Acts in capacity of a "lead person".
• Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

No direct management responsibilities; the role leads technical activities.

• Principles, practices, techniques, and theories of quality processes.
• Techniques relating to quality assurance and quality control programs and procedures.
• Computer applications.
• Engineering, design, procurement, and construction principles.
• Project management principles, practices, and methods.
• Construction inspection, tests, and methods.
• Ability to understand instructions; reason and make good judgments; verbal, numeric, and spatial aptitudes; perception of detail; analytic and problem solving abilities; precision; memory; initiative and the ability to work with Black & Veatch staff, contractors, and client representatives.
• The nature of the work may be fast paced and technically challenging.
• Create and conduct training sessions.

4‑year degree in Engineering from an accredited college. 5 years of experience specifically overseeing the design of nuclear projects.

All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include criminal/civil background checks, drug screening, and motor…