Senior Quality Manager

About the role

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Quality Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to lead and manage the quality control program for the Holston Explosive Decomposition Chamber (EDC) project, ensuring all work meets USACE, client, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level management and oversight of the project quality program, including development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with USACE CQCM, ISO 9001, and project-specific requirements.
• Supervise and mentor the project quality team, including assignment of responsibilities, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Interface with executive, senior management, client, and regulatory representatives to ensure alignment of quality objectives and compliance with contract requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain project-specific quality procedures, manuals, and documentation; ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and regulatory commitments.
• Conduct and oversee internal and external audits, inspections, and surveillance activities; facilitate corrective and preventive actions and track non-conformances to closure.
• Review and approve quality-related submittals, including test plans, procedures, technical deliverables.
• Lead and participate in pre-bid, bid, and contract planning, including quality input to proposals and contract deliverables.
• Support supplier and subcontractor qualification, audits, and performance monitoring.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across all project functions and disciplines.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction or Architecture.
• 10+ years of work experience in Quality on projects valued at $100M+ and 7+ years in a management capacity.
• Demonstrated experience with USACE CQCM program, ISO 9001, ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and other relevant standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect registration, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Membership in a nationally recognized quality organization (e.g., ASQ).
• Experience with government, infrastructure, or process/industrial projects.
• Additional certifications such as CMQ/OE, CQA, CQE, NQA-1, NDT, AWS Welding Inspector, or DOT.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Quality Management software.
• Certified ISO-9000 Lead Auditor (ISO 9001 or equal), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Security Clearance

None

Pay

$134,100.00 - $241,400.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays