Senior Program Quality Manager - Capital Projects

Construction Material Testing; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Project Quality Manager III to lead quality across multiple capital projects. You will establish the program's quality system, direct QA managers, and own supplier qualifications while representing the client in regulatory audits.

You will report quality performance to executive leadership and guide corrective actions, with heavy emphasis on regulated program integrity and executive communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in quality on capital projects with 5+ years directing quality programs and staff.
• Certified QA leadership credentials (CMQ/OE, CQA) and ISO 9001 lead auditor.
• NQA-1 lead auditor qualification is 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 and review performance.
• Set standards, own supplier/contractor qualification, and approved vendor list.
• Represent the client in regulatory, certification, and third-party audits.
• Own corrective-action closure and report quality performance to leadership.

Skills

Executive communication

Quality leadership

Audit program management

Staff development

Education

ASQ CMQ-OE or CQA

ISO 9001 lead auditor

NQA-1 lead auditor

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Project Quality Manager III to lead quality across multiple capital projects. You will establish the program's quality system, direct QA managers, and own supplier qualifications while representing the client in regulatory audits.

You will report quality performance to executive leadership and guide corrective actions, with heavy emphasis on regulated program integrity and executive communication.