Quality and EH&S Manager

Waveforce Electrical; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Waveforce Electrical in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Quality and EH&S Manager to lead, implement, and continuously improve QA and safety programs. This salaried exempt role ensures compliance with federal, state, customer, shipyard, and internal requirements while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and workforce development.

Key duties include establishing the QMS, conducting audits, managing safety programs, and leading inspector personnel. Travel <25% may be required to support shipyard and customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5–8 years progressive related experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA and industrial/shipyard safety compliance.
• Experience in government contracting or shipyard environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications and workmanship standards.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and non-conformance tracking.
• Coordinate with customers and third-party inspectors.
• Maintain quality records and audit documentation.
• Guide and lead inspector personnel.
• Provide leadership and oversight of all safety programs and policies.
• Develop and enforce Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and site safety plans.
• Lead safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks.
• Lead incident, near-miss, and injury investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Management

EH&S Leadership

OSHA Compliance

Contract Compliance

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

QMS (Quality Management System)

Office Suite

Job description

Quality and EH&S Manager

Salaried Exempt

Position Home Location

Norfolk, VA

Position Overview

The Quality and EH&S Manager is responsible for leading, implementing, and continuously improving the organization's quality assurance, environmental health and safety (EH&S), programs. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, customer, shipyard, and internal requirements while driving a culture of safety, quality, and continuous workforce development.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Quality Assurance & Control
  • Establish, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Ensure compliance with contract specifications and workmanship standards
  • Conduct inspections, audits, and non-conformance tracking
  • Coordinate with customers and third-party inspectors
  • Maintain quality records and audit documentation
  • Guide and lead inspector personnel
• Safety (EHS) Leadership & Compliance
  • Provide leadership and oversight of all company safety programs and policies
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, NAVSEA, shipyard, customer, and site-specific requirements
  • Develop and enforce Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and site safety plans
  • Conduct safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks
  • Lead incident, near-miss, and injury investigations and corrective actions
  • Serve as primary liaison with shipyards and regulatory safety representatives
  • Utilize the resources of our insurance partnerships to strengthen our safety programs
  • Guide and lead inspector personnel
• Program, Operational & Risk Support
  • Integrate safety and quality requirements into project planning
  • Support project kick-offs, reviews, and closeouts
  • Provide safety and quality metrics and reporting to leadership
  • Support risk assessments for new projects

Experience & Other Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management, Industrial Safety, Quality, Engineering, or related field OR 5-8 years of progressive experience in a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and industrial/shipyard safety compliance
• Experience in government contracting or shipyard environments preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and background screening
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DBIDS and shipyard access
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required (estimated <25%)

Reports To

• Vice President of Operations