Senior Program Quality Leader for Capital Projects & Audits

Construction Material Testing; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Project Quality Manager III to lead quality across capital projects, establishing the quality management system and directing Project Quality Managers. You will own supplier and contractor qualification and ensure compliance in procurement processes.

The role requires 10+ years in quality on capital projects, 5+ years in leadership, and senior certifications such as ASQ CMQ-OE/CQA, with ISO 9001 lead auditor credentials; NQA-1 is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in quality on capital projects, with 5+ years directing quality programs and staff.
• ASQ CMQ-OE or CQA, and ISO 9001 lead auditor; NQA-1 lead auditor qualification a strong plus.
• Experience as the quality authority on regulated programs (nuclear, energy, transportation, or federal).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the program quality management system, procedures, and audit program.
• Direct Project Quality Managers across projects; set standards, review performance and develop staff.
• Own supplier and contractor qualification, the approved vendor list, and quality requirements in procurement.
• Represent the client in regulatory, certification, and third-party audits; report quality performance to executive leadership.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Executive communication

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Project Quality Manager III to lead quality across capital projects, establishing the quality management system and directing Project Quality Managers. You will own supplier and contractor qualification and ensure compliance in procurement processes.

The role requires 10+ years in quality on capital projects, 5+ years in leadership, and senior certifications such as ASQ CMQ-OE/CQA, with ISO 9001 lead auditor credentials; NQA-1 is a strong plus.