Program Manager

HireTalent; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking an experienced Program Manager III to lead QA/QC oversight for major capital, construction, and renewable energy projects in Amarillo, Texas. The role serves as the primary quality leader across multiple high-value projects, ensuring compliance with engineering, construction, fabrication, installation, and testing standards.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of project management, QA/QC leadership, industrial construction oversight, and large capital project

Qualifications

• 10+ years in PM, QA/QC, or construction quality management
• Experience on large capital construction projects ($100M+)
• Background in industrial construction, power/energy sectors
• Experience with vendor surveillance, audits, shop inspections, and field reviews
• Knowledge of construction quality standards, inspection/testing programs, and contractor oversight

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 and procedures across multiple projects.
• Serve as the quality SME for project teams, construction leadership, and stakeholders.
• Monitor quality performance across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• 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 delays or rework.
• Partner with contractors and project teams to drive continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Project management

QA/QC leadership

Industrial construction oversight

Stakeholder influence

Vendor surveillance

Tools

MS 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.

Preferred Experience

• Renewable energy project experience (wind, solar, battery storage, or related infrastructure).
• Power plant, utility, transmission, or energy facility construction experience.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Background serving as a quality lead or SME within large program environments