Bechtel Corporation · 6 hours ago
Project Quality Manager
Reston, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in infrastructure and construction, dedicated to building inspiring projects. In this role, you will lead a team to align quality culture and programs with business strategy to improve project performance and manage Quality Management System certification and assessment.
ArchitectureConstructionProject Management
Responsibilities
Directs quality activities on a project—including those specific to renewables construction and operation—communicating with engineering, procurement, construction, administrative services, testing, operations, decommissioning, and other project personnel to ensure management goals and objectives are met
Coordinates the preparation and establishment of the quality program/plan for the project, incorporating industry standards relevant to solar technologies
Reviews and approves quality-related procedures to ensure compliance with the project quality program/plan
Coordinates, supervises, and participates in the project auditing and monitoring program to verify the effectiveness of the project quality program/plan. Recommend actions to project personnel to correct observed quality deficiencies
Represents the project during quality assurance audits conducted by clients, management, or regulatory agencies as required
Reviews project schedules for quality-related activities to ensure timely and effective implementation of the project quality plan requirements
Identifies quality problems, initiates documented actions, verifies implementation of solutions, and manages the project corrective action system
Initiates and/or coordinates stop-work actions when warranted. Forecasts job hours and monitors charges to the project quality budget
Identifies and incorporates applicable quality system requirements for suppliers and subcontractors
Develop/maintains the Quality Management Plan (QMP) and supports its implementation
Develops, maintains, and implements the Project Quality Audit & Surveillance Schedule, with the level and frequency of audits based on performance and risk analysis
Coordinates, manages, and performs internal and external quality audits/surveillances per the audit/surveillance schedule and follows up on the closure of findings
Coordinates, reviews, and approves subcontractors and suppliers’ responses to deficiencies identified through project quality audits and surveillance activities
Utilizes DevonWay or similar systems for Closed Loop Corrective Action (CLCA) and processes Condition Reports and Recommendations for audits and surveillances
Verifies the implementation of Best Practices and Lessons Learned, including collection, evaluation, and documentation into DevonWay
Prequalifies subcontractors and suppliers, evaluating their quality system capabilities and controls
Reviews subcontractors’ and suppliers’ submittals, including quality manuals, procedures, Quality Plans, ITPs, quality personnel resumes, test reports, and audit schedules, with particular attention to renewables components such as gas turbines, HRSGs, and steam turbines
Performs NCR, RFI, FCD, and Punchlist trending
Supports the execution of the People Based Quality (PBQ) program on the project as applicable
Conducts Project QMS orientation and awareness sessions as applicable
Analyzes the effectiveness of established quality surveillance systems and techniques
Oversee and monitor supplier quality performance, providing recommendations to address and resolve issues. Work with supplier quality to implement improvements and ensure adherence to quality standards
Lead/facilitate Project Root Cause Analysis (RCA) utilizing an effective process for initiating, planning, and performing an analysis and reporting results of the analysis so appropriate corrective measures may be identified, documented, implemented, and verified to resolve condition(s) idmay be identified, documented, implemented and prevent recurrence
Reports weekly/monthly progress to the Project Quality Manager
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Technical knowledge in the application of engineering, environmental science, procurement, construction, testing, operations, or decommissioning practices sufficient to comprehend specified engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, operations, decommissioning, and regulatory requirements
Proven experience managing large-scale power plant construction projects, specifically solar/wind power generation projects and associated infrastructure
In-depth knowledge of renewables design principles and the associated quality assurance practices needed to manage complex, multi-system integration across mechanical, electrical, and control systems
Broad knowledge of the quality principles and their application to engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, operations, or decommissioning
Knowledge of the application of corrective actions to reconcile nonconforming conditions
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions which impact the quality program/plan
Proficiency in oral and written communications
Proficiency in providing direction and on the job training to assigned personnel
Some proficiency in managing financial performance
Proficiency in the use of applicable computer programs
ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Lead Auditor (IRCA approved) (required)
Demonstrated experience with design controls, design verification and validation activities, process controls, supply chain, construction, start-up activities, and risk management
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Must maintain outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to motivate a large employee community. Must have led diverse teams made up of multifunctional professionals to realize agreed upon goals and objectives. Excellent coaching, listening, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytic skills with practical knowledge of how to identify key performance quality metrics to set targets for maintaining a state of compliance while identifying areas for improvement
Preferred
Applicable certification in Quality, e.g., Six Sigma (Green/ Black Belt), Lean skills, Certified Quality Manager (CQM) (advantage)
Benefits
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Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$499.38MKey Investors
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2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
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