Senior Quality Assurance Manager

About the role

Aecon delivers complex and impactful infrastructure projects—from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial, and nuclear programs. This role reports to the Director, Quality, and is matrixed to the Director of Projects at site. The Senior Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for implementing the project and/or site quality program/plan and site or project-specific procedures. This position serves as the primary interface with the 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 be matrixed to Project Managers on projects.

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

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates Project Quality Managers on quality activities across multiple projects and/or sites, communicating with engineering, project management, procurement, 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.
• Ensures implementation of Aecon’s NQA-1 program is consistently applied among all active projects at a specific site.
• Ensures 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.
• Liaises 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.
• Ensures quality activities regarding fabrication and installation are planned and controlled.
• Supervises all Project Quality Managers and Quality Control Managers assigned to the project and/or site.
• Maintains departmental costs within budget.
• Interfaces with external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, jurisdictional authorities, unionized supervisors, and employees of various disciplines.
• Interfaces with Senior Management, Project, and Shop Management.
• Prepares and submits formal responses to customer quality concerns.

Requirements

• Graduate of a four-year engineering program from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in quality assurance related to the Nuclear Industry on Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Fabrication projects.
• 5 years of demonstrated experience managing Quality Assurance and Quality Control staff.
• Management/leadership experience and training.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in project management and execution fundamentals to support integrated project delivery.
• 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

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Project Site Trailer Environment.
• Office Environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive services and benefits to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being for you and your family.
• Investment in your development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, including initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups.