Nuclear Project Quality Manager

About the role

Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work as a Nuclear Project Quality Manager ensures independent project QA compliance with NQA-1, ISO-17025, and applicable standards. Your role will create a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Promote Atlas Core Values and support Behavior-Based Safety while ensuring a safe work environment.
• Serve as Project Quality Manager implementing the project quality program in accordance with ASME NQA-1 and ISO-17025.
• Independently report project quality activities and compliance to the Nuclear Program Quality Assurance Manager.
• Verify, document, and report compliance with project quality plans, procedures, and specifications.
• Plan, perform, and document independent field QA surveillance, testing, and inspections in accordance with ASTM/ACI/AASHTO standards.
• Coordinate QA activities, support, and results with the Project Manager and Concrete Quality Technical Manager.
• Control, document, and verify nonconforming work, including corrective and preventive actions (NCR/CPAR).
• Develop, implement, maintain, and oversee project-specific QA plans, procedures, audits, surveillances, and assessments.
• Manage QA documentation, records, document control, and retention in accordance with NQA-1 requirements.
• Evaluate, qualify, audit, and surveil suppliers and subcontractors and ensure procurement QA requirements are met.
• Ensure personnel training, indoctrination, qualification, and maintenance of qualification records per NQA-1.
• Interface with project management, engineering, and clients to provide QA reports, metrics, risk assessments, and support quality issue resolution while working outdoors and supporting variable shift schedules.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of relevant industry experience in nuclear or highly regulated environments; 10+ years preferred.
• Must be a US citizen; dual citizenship is not allowable by client.
• English proficiency for clear written and verbal communication, including inspection reports.
• Familiarity with concrete testing (CMT) and ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, and NRMCA standards.
• Knowledge of ASME NQA-1, ISO 17025, and DOE/NRC nuclear regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, work outdoors, and support shift rotations.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to pass a drug test.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and solid math skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PDF editing with general computer skills.

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is desired but not required. OHSA 10 certification required during onboarding.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: Vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL), and paid parental leave.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match.
• Insurance: Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment), and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: Approved PPE at no cost, reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: Clear career paths, learning resources, development programs, internal certifications, and tuition reimbursement for external credentials.
• Belonging: Support for Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: Varies by project demands and regional workloads; committed to providing reasonable accommodation.