Project Quality Manager

Bechtel - Reston, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Reston, VA

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Project Quality Manager at Bechtel Corporation will lead a team to align quality culture and programs with business strategy to enhance project performance. This role involves managing Quality Management System certification and assessments, overseeing project quality and execution plans, and driving organizational competencies and quality culture across projects.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to and implements the development, coordination, communication and concurrence with Quality policies, standards, core programs and procedures for use across a large project or small GBU
• Builds and drives competency/training program to drive the quality culture and processes across the project or GBU
• Participates or leads developing, coordinating, and maintaining the Job Architecture for the Quality function
• Manages the enterprise level or project level Quality Management System certification and represents the project/GBU during audits conducted by client, management, or regulatory agencies
• Manages the auditing and assessments to verify the effectiveness of the quality system/program/plan
• Provides oversight and input to the quality elements of project execution plans and project quality plans
• Develops schedule, budgets, and staffing planning for project or GBU quality activities
• Manages and coordinates talent acquisition/strategic hires and assignment with Corporate, GBUs (Global Business Unit) and projects (with D&I considerations)
• Develops the quality function talent growth strategy including training in coordination with the GBUs and projects
• Coordinates, schedules, and communicates project or GBU Management Review requirements with functions to ensure management review goals and objectives are met

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME NQA-1
• Broad knowledge of quality principles and their application to engineering, ES&H, procurement, construction, start-up, and operations
• Broad knowledge of the application of corrective actions to reconcile nonconforming conditions and prevent future occurrences
• Broad knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions impacting the quality program
• Advanced oral and written communication, change management, facilitation, and coaching skills
• Proficiency in providing direction and on-the-job training to assigned personnel
• Proficiency in managing financial performance
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer programs
• Experience managing an ASME NQA-1 Quality Program
• Experience managing an ISO Quality Program

Benefits

• Robust benefits to ensure employee well-being
• Programs to enhance company culture
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Time off to recharge