Engineering Program Manager

HireTalent; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent seeks an experienced Program Manager III to lead QA/QC oversight across major capital, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects in the United States. You will align engineering, construction, fabrication, installation, and testing standards to ensure project success.

As the quality leader, you’ll influence cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, develop project-specific quality plans, and drive continuous improvement across multiple high-value projects from planning

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in PM, QA/QC, or construction quality management.
• Experience on large capital construction projects $100M+.
• Background in industrial construction, power utilities, energy infrastructure, or renewables.
• Experience with vendor surveillance, supplier audits, shop inspections, and field quality reviews.
• Knowledge of construction quality standards, inspection/testing programs, and contractor oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication to influence cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC oversight for major capital, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects.
• Develop and implement project-specific quality plans, inspection programs, and compliance strategies.
• Establish and manage standardized quality construction processes across multiple projects.
• Serve as the quality subject matter expert for project teams, construction leadership, and stakeholders.
• Monitor quality performance across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Perform field inspections, vendor surveillance, shop audits.
• Review installation practices, material receipt inspections, testing documentation, and contractor compliance.
• Coordinate inspection schedules and quality witness points for critical construction and fabrication activities.
• Conduct supplier and contractor quality assessments.
• Monitor fabrication facilities and vendor performance to ensure adherence to project specifications and quality standards.
• Identify quality risks and implement corrective actions to prevent project delays or rework.
• Partner with contractors and project teams to drive continuous quality improvement.
• Communicate project quality metrics, findings, and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Quality assurance

Quality control

Construction quality management

Stakeholder influence

Contractor coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project documentation systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager III to lead quality assurance and quality control oversight for major capital, construction, and renewable energy projects. This role serves as the primary quality leader across multiple high-value projects, ensuring compliance with engineering, construction, fabrication, installation, and testing standards throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of project management, QA/QC leadership, industrial construction oversight, and large capital project experience, with the ability to influence project teams and stakeholders in a matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Program Leadership

• Lead QA/QC oversight for major capital, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects.
• Develop and implement project-specific quality plans, inspection programs, and compliance strategies.
• Establish and manage standardized quality construction processes and procedures across multiple projects.
• Serve as the quality subject matter expert for project teams, construction leadership, and stakeholders.

Construction & Project Oversight

• Monitor quality performance throughout engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Perform field inspections, construction quality reviews, vendor surveillance, and shop audits.
• Review installation practices, material receipt inspections, testing documentation, and contractor compliance.
• Coordinate inspection schedules and quality witness points for critical construction and fabrication activities.
• Conduct supplier and contractor quality assessments.
• Monitor fabrication facilities and vendor performance to ensure adherence to project specifications and quality standards.
• Identify quality risks and implement corrective actions to prevent project delays or rework.
• Partner with contractors and project teams to drive continuous quality improvement.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, construction managers, plant leadership, and project controls teams.
• Provide guidance on quality requirements, inspection planning, testing protocols, and compliance expectations.
• Communicate project quality metrics, findings, and recommendations to leadership.
• Act as a quality advocate and influence teams without direct authority.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Project Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Construction Quality Management.
• Experience supporting large capital construction projects, preferably valued at $100M+.
• Strong background in industrial construction, power generation, utilities, energy infrastructure, or renewable energy projects.
• Experience conducting vendor surveillance, supplier audits, shop inspections, and field quality reviews.
• Knowledge of construction quality standards, inspection and testing programs, and contractor oversight practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project documentation systems.