Mechanical Quality Manager - Nuclear Construction

Kiewit; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the development and implementation of a Project Quality Plan. This role requires a proactive individual with extensive experience in quality management, particularly within the nuclear or construction sectors. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensuring compliance with quality standards while fostering a culture of safety and excellence. This position offers the opportunity to work on significant projects with a focus on continuous improvement and quality assurance. If you are passionate about quality and safety, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in Quality Management in nuclear, civil construction, or power.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of a contract-specific Project Quality Plan.
• Lead and mentor junior QA/QC personnel to ensure correct behaviors are developed.
• Collaborate closely with district quality management for consistent implementation.

Skills

Quality Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Attention to Detail

Education

Diploma or Bachelor degree in a related field

Job description

Requisition ID: 175391

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Quality

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Quality Manager (QM) is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a contract-specific Project Quality Plan (PQP). The QM is a member of the project management team and must be able to work with minimal supervision, interact professionally with the project team and client personnel, and possess excellent written/verbal communication and conflict resolution skills. The QM will manage a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively, have a Continuous Improvement (CI) and Total Quality Management (TQM) mentality, and take the lead role in managing quality on the project.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Canada is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating in the nuclear-related market. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related 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. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Location

The position will be based on our project in Darlington, ON. The successful candidate will be local to Darlington, Oshawa or surrounding areas, or willing to relocate. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. The successful candidate will also be open to traveling and relocating for future projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of a contract-specific Project Quality Plan (PQP).
• Review and approve subcontractor quality plans to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure quality staff is adequately assigned, trained, and qualified to execute the PQP and that all project staff has access to the appropriate quality resources.
• Lead and mentor junior QA/QC personnel to ensure the correct behaviors are developed and reinforced.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with the Client team while understanding their requirements and expectations while continuing to reinforce a nuclear safety culture.
• Interpret quality standards and regulatory requirements and define implementation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with district quality management to ensure consistent implementation across the company.
• Coordinate and perform causal analysis investigations on project-related issues.
• Coordinate and perform QA audits and assessments on the QMS, PQP, subcontractor quality plans, and other processes/procedures (which may include other business unit functions). Document findings and assign/implement effective Corrective Actions.
• Analyze findings to identify trends that could be potential risks to the project. Work with the project management team to develop and implement mitigation strategies to remove or reduce those risks.
• Be actively engaged in operation planning sessions, providing input from a Quality standpoint and ensuring that Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) are developed for all operations.
• Ensure that all Quality documentation required for project turnover is completed, compliant with contractual requirements, and stored in an organized manner.
• Routinely speak and/or present at meetings to promote quality goals/objectives and to discuss issues.
• Perform routine performance reviews with all project Quality staff.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor degree in a related field.
• 7-10+ years of experience in Quality Management in nuclear, civil construction, oil and gas, or power.
• Proven background as a QA/QC Inspector in large scope projects.
• Significant years of experience managing a team of several quality inspectors.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Ability to travel and relocate as business requires.
• Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.