Senior Project Quality Manager – Capital Projects

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Project Quality Manager III to oversee quality across a portfolio of capital projects for the owner or EPC. You will establish the quality management system, direct Project Quality Managers, and set supplier qualifications in procurement.

The role demands 10+ years in quality on capital projects, 5+ years directing quality programs, and experience as a quality authority on regulated programs. Strong executive communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in quality on capital projects
• 5+ years directing quality programs and staff
• Experience as the quality authority on regulated programs (nuclear, energy, transportation, or federal)
• Executive-level communication and the judgment to stop work when the record demands it

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
• Own corrective-action closure
• Report quality performance, risk, and cost of quality to executive leadership

Skills

Executive-level communication

Education

ASQ CMQ-OE or CQA

ISO 9001 lead auditor

NQA-1 lead auditor qualification

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Project Quality Manager III to oversee quality across a portfolio of capital projects for the owner or EPC. You will establish the quality management system, direct Project Quality Managers, and set supplier qualifications in procurement.

The role demands 10+ years in quality on capital projects, 5+ years directing quality programs, and experience as a quality authority on regulated programs. Strong executive communication is essential.