The Quality Manager is responsible for leading the quality strategy for recent nuclear development projects during the bid and definition phases, working closely with clients, partners, and internal s...

Pay Range: $140,000 - $170,000

What You'll Do Here
Bid-Phase Quality Strategy, Requirements Development & Project Governance

Lead development of the project quality strategy for new nuclear opportunities during the bid and definition phases, aligned to client expectations, partner delivery models, CSA N286, NQA-1, ASME, regulatory commitments, and contractual requirements

Work with clients, partners, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Management to define project-specific quality requirements and ensure they are incorporated into bid submissions, execution strategies, design criteria, procurement documents, and partner scopes

Establish the quality governance framework, documentation expectations, records strategy, and oversight model required to support successful project execution and future regulatory and client assurance needs

Apply graded quality principles based on safety significance, first-of-a-kind risk, constructability, delivery model, and project complexity

New Build Execution, Fabrication & Field Quality Oversight

Provide day-to-day quality leadership across new nuclear construction, modularization, fabrication, installation, and testing activities

Ensure work is executed in accordance with approved procedures, drawings, specifications, and hold/witness points

Lead quality presence in the field through inspections, surveillances, and coaching of supervisors and craft

Partner with Construction, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management to prevent defects, protect schedule certainty, and reduce rework on new nuclear projects

Nonconformance & Corrective Action Management

Oversee identification, documentation, and resolution of nonconformances

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action implementation

Ensure timely closure of corrective actions with demonstrated effectiveness

Identify trends and drive systemic improvements across project execution

Supplier, Fabrication & Subcontractor Quality Assurance

Support evaluation of partners, suppliers, and subcontractors during bid and project definition activities to ensure quality expectations, program maturity, and oversight requirements are understood early

Work with clients, partners,



Procurement, and Engineering to define quality requirements for major suppliers, fabrication scopes, and subcontracted work

Ensure bid packages, technical specifications, and partner or vendor scopes clearly reflect applicable quality obligations, inspection requirements, documentation expectations, and acceptance criteria

Identify quality-related delivery risks in partner and supplier strategies and support mitigation planning before project execution begins

Audits, Assessments & Regulatory Interface

Support development of audit, surveillance, and assurance strategies appropriate for the proposed project delivery model and quality requirements

Engage with clients, partners, and other external stakeholders to align on quality expectations, assurance approaches, and readiness requirements during bid and definition phases

Act as a primary point of contact for quality-related discussions with client representatives and partner organizations during project development

Help identify potential quality or regulatory gaps early and support actions to address them before execution planning is finalized

New Nuclear Project Integration & Interface Management

Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Commercial, and partner teams to embed quality requirements across bid development, scope definition, delivery strategy, and execution planning

Support development of quality-related inputs to project risk assessments, partnering strategies, and governance models

Provide input into planning, sequencing, and delivery strategy from a quality and assurance perspective

Help define the quality foundations needed for future system turnover, commissioning readiness, and handover planning

Lead and develop a team of quality professionals (Quality Engineers, Supervisors, Inspectors, Coordinators)

Ensure personnel are trained, qualified, and assigned appropriate quality program roles

Foster a strong nuclear safety and quality culture across the project





Provide coaching to field leadership on procedural adherence and quality expectations

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct oversight of Quality Engineers, Quality Supervisors, Inspectors, and Coordinators

Functional leadership to project personnel on quality-related matters

Influence across cross-functional teams (Construction, Engineering, Procurement)

What You Bring to the Team

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Professional certification (P.Eng., CQE, ASQ, etc.) considered an asset

10+ years of progressive experience in quality, engineering, or construction within nuclear or other highly regulated project environments

Demonstrated experience developing quality strategies, requirements, and governance approaches for nuclear new build, refurbishment, major modifications, or other complex highly regulated project scopes

Experience supporting large, complex EPC or infrastructure projects, with strong preference for new nuclear development, first-of-a-kind delivery, or major nuclear construction programs

Strong understanding of nuclear codes, standards, regulatory expectations, and QA program requirements applicable to new nuclear projects

Strong experience translating regulatory, client, and partner quality expectations into practical project requirements, governance models, and delivery strategies

Ability to work effectively in a field-driven, fast-paced project environment

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

High attention to detail with strong documentation and traceability discipline

Combination of site, office, and fabrication facility environments

Regular travel required across project locations, vendor sites, and offices

Field presence required to support construction and execution activities

Champion a strong nuclear safety and quality culture

Demonstrate accountability, integrity, and procedural discipline

Act with a “right-first-time” mindset

Collaborate across functions to achieve project outcomes

Reason for vacancy: New

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

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