Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Aecon U.S.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applicants should bring 15+ years of nuclear QA experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of applicable codes. This role requires security clearance eligibility and onsite collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• A four-year engineering degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years QA experience in Nuclear Industry on Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Fabrication.
• 5+ years demonstrated experience managing QA/QC staff.
• Management/Leadership experience and training.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Strong understanding of codes and standards: 10 CFR50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, AWS, AISC, ACI, ASME NQA-1.
• Experience with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and 10 CFR Part 21 is a plus.
• ASME NQA-1 Nuclear Lead Auditor Certification would be an asset.
• Physical demands include standing/walking; site trailer and office environments.
• Nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates QA/QC across multiple projects/sites with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Develops/approves project/site Quality Plans aligning with customer requirements.
• Prepares project/site quality procedures meeting codes and internal requirements.
• Ensures Aecon's NQA-1 program is consistently implemented across active projects.
• Ensures QA/QC staffing meets project objectives.
• Trains QA/QC personnel and maintains qualification records.
• Liaises with customers, regulators, and subcontractors on quality matters.
• Represents the project during quality audits by customers and authorities.
• Identifies quality problems and initiates corrective actions with disposition.
• Provides reports on the effectiveness of the QA program; manages costs within department budget.

Skills

Quality assurance

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Nuclear industry

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree (4-year)

Tools

ASME NQA-1

10 CFR 50 Appendix B

10 CFR Part 21

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment. Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon We

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Director, Quality, the Senior Quality Assurance Manager is matrixed to the Director of Projects at site and is responsible for implementation of the project and/or site quality program/plan and site or project specific procedures for projects executed at site. The Quality Assurance Manager is also the primary interface with customer’s quality management team on all quality matters at the site. Project Quality Managers and Quality Control Managers will report to this position and matrixed to Project Managers on projects.

Citizenship Requirement

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

What You\'ll Do Here

• Directs and Coordinates Project Quality Managers on quality activities across multiple projects and/or site, communicating with engineering, project management, procurement and fabrication/construction, and other project personnel to ensure QA goals and objectives are met.
• Develops/Approves project/Site Quality Plan to cover all customer requirements to a level of detail necessary to assure integration within the Quality Assurance Program.
• Prepares project/site quality-related procedures to meet Code, jurisdictional, customer and internal requirements.
• Ensure implementation of Aecon’s NQA-1 program is consistently implemented among all active projects at a specific site
• Ensure projects are adequately staffed with qualified QA/QC personnel to meet their specific objectives
• Trains quality personnel assigned to the projects and ensures training and qualification records are maintained for all QA/QC professionals across multiple projects at a specific site location.
• Liaise with customers, regulatory authorities, subcontractors and/or internal departments on matters related to quality.
• Represents the project/site during quality audits conducted by the customer, regulatory agencies and internal audits.
• Identifies quality problems, initiates non-conformance reports or corrective action requests and verifies implementation of dispositions.
• Provides work assignments to project/site quality personnel and prepares reports on the effectiveness of the project quality assurance program.
• Assists in ensuring satisfactory performance regarding the Aecon Nuclear Objectives.
• Ensure quality activities regarding fabrication and installation are planned and controlled.
• Supervision of all Project Quality Managers and Quality Control Managers assigned to the project and/or site.
• Maintain departmental costs within budget.
• External stakeholder interface will involve: meeting with customers, suppliers, jurisdictional authorities, unionized supervisors and employees or various disciplines. Interface with Senior Management, Project and Shop Management.
• Prepare and submit formal responses to customer quality concerns

What You Bring

• A graduate of a four-year engineering program from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of Education, technical training and experience.
• Minimum 15 years experience in quality assurance related to the Nuclear Industry on Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Fabrication projects.
• 5 Years demonstrated experience managing Quality Assurance and Quality Control staff
• Management/Leadership experience and training.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experienced in project management & execution fundamentals to support integrated project
• Computer literate in MS Office, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Excellent understanding of the following codes and standards:
• 10 CFR50 Appendix B and 10CFR Part 21
• AWS, AISC, ACI
• ASME NQA-1
• 10 CFR 830
• Previous working experience with 10CFR50 Appendix B and 10CFR Part 21 would be an asset.
• ASME NQA-1 Nuclear Lead Auditor Certification would be an asset.
• Physical demands include:
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Project Site Trailer Environment
• Office Environment
• Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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