Program Implementation Manager Jobs in Knoxville, TN

The Quality Manager / ASME Section III Program Manager reports to the VP of Quality and serves as KNS's subject matter expert for the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. This role develops, implements, manages, maintains, and improves KNS quality programs supporting ASME Section III and applicable CSA nuclear requirements, including CSA N299, CSA N285, and CSA N286. The position ensures compliance with NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and contractual requirements while supporting ASME Section III surveys, N Certification and/or Quality System Certificate activities, audits, projects, and related KNS Quality District initiatives.

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Department of Energy science, environmental, and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets and leverage Kiewit's 135 years of construction and engineering excellence to provide holistic solutions for our clients.

Lenexa, KS or Oak Ridge, TN. This position requires approximately 20% travel, and remote work is possible based on business needs.

• Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve KNS quality programs for compliance with ASME Section III, applicable CSA nuclear standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments.
• Serve as program owner for ASME Section III and applicable CSA quality program requirements, including implementing procedures, program documents, and governance processes.
• Manage ASME N Certification and/or QSC activities, including readiness, maintenance, renewals, and interface with projects and certifying bodies.
• Plan for, support, and participate in ASME Section III surveys, audits, assessments, responses, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical direction on ASME Section III requirements to Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, Project Management, Quality, and leadership.
• Monitor program performance, identify compliance risks and improvement opportunities, and implement actions to strengthen program effectiveness and audit readiness.
• Support the interpretation and application of ASME Section III, NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and other applicable quality requirements across projects and organizational functions.
• Maintain or support NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification and lead or perform internal, supplier, project, and program audits.
• Plan, conduct, report, and close audits and assessments, including corrective action verification and management reporting.
• Implement and manage CSA N299, CSA N285, and CSA N286 quality requirements where invoked by project, supplier, client, or contract requirements.
• Support ongoing projects and KNS Quality District work, including procedures, readiness, audits, supplier oversight, corrective action, records, training, and project quality execution.
• Oversee quality program interfaces related to supplier oversight, commercial grade dedication, corrective action, nonconformance control, records, and quality documentation as applicable to the ASME Section III Program.
• Partner with leadership to support strategic planning, staffing, training, and qualification needs necessary to sustain the ASME Section III Program.
• Mentor personnel and promote a strong culture of quality, compliance, safety, ethics, and continuous improvement.
• Support business development, proposals, and client engagements involving ASME Section III and nuclear quality program capabilities.

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Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Science, or a related technical discipline; and 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in nuclear quality assurance, quality program management, or related technical leadership roles. Experience implementing an ASME Section III Program is required.

In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of combined relevant education and experience in nuclear quality assurance, ASME Section III program implementation, or related program management experience will be considered.

Technical & Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ASME Section III, NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and related nuclear quality assurance requirements. Working knowledge of CSA N299, CSA N285, and CSA N286 is preferred. Demonstrated experience applying code, regulatory, standard, and contractual requirements to nuclear projects, audits, supplier oversight, certification activities, and program implementation is required.

Certifications: Experience managing ASME N Certification and/or QSC activities is required. Current or prior NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification/certification, or demonstrated equivalent nuclear quality auditing experience, is strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience & Attributes: Preferred qualifications include prior Authorized Nuclear Inspector qualification; ASME Section III survey experience; current or previous NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification; experience planning, performing, reporting, and closing audits; familiarity with CSA N299, CSA N285, and CSA N286; demonstrated quality program leadership; ability to support multiple projects and KNS Quality District priorities; strong communication and organizational skills; and a commitment to safety, ethics, compliance, and continuous improvement.