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HNTB

Sr. Project Quality Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

When necessary, program/project quality management plans may also require compliance with Federal Agency and/or Owner requirements. What You'll Do: * In collaboration with the Program/Project Manager ...

Atlas

Nuclear Project Quality Manager

Ogden, UT · On-site

Serve as Project Quality Manager implementing the project quality program in accordance with ASME NQA-1 and ISO-17025. * Independently report project quality activities and compliance to the Nuclear ...

Atlas

Nuclear Project Quality Manager

Ogden, UT

Serve as Project Quality Manager implementing the project quality program in accordance with ASME NQA-1 and ISO-17025. * Independently report project quality activities and compliance to the Nuclear ...

HNTB

Sr Project Quality Specialist

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Support the Quality Manager in the development, collection and presentation of project quality performance metrics. Assist the Quality Manager in performing quality audits and managing corrective ...

ACCO Engineered Systems

QA/QC Supervisor

Cedar City, UT · On-site

Proactively work with the Project Management Team to support the success of the project and provide an avenue for input into quality requirement changes. In this role, the QA/QC Area Manager - Local ...

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What is a project quality manager?

A Project Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of a project's processes and deliverables meet established quality standards and client requirements. They develop and implement quality management plans, conduct audits and inspections, and work closely with project teams to resolve any issues that may affect quality. Their role is crucial for minimizing errors, reducing costs, and ensuring the successful completion of projects within the expected quality parameters.

How does a project quality professional typically collaborate with project managers and team members during the project lifecycle?

Project Quality professionals play an integral role in ensuring project deliverables meet established standards. They work closely with project managers to design quality management plans, conduct regular audits, and provide feedback on process improvements. Collaboration often includes participating in team meetings, reviewing documentation, and facilitating training sessions to promote best practices. By maintaining open communication with all stakeholders, Project Quality professionals help identify potential issues early and ensure consistent adherence to quality requirements throughout the project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project quality professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Quality professional, you need expertise in quality management systems, process improvement, and risk assessment, often backed by a degree in engineering or related fields. Familiarity with tools such as Six Sigma, ISO standards, and quality management software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure that project deliverables meet required standards, minimize defects, and enhance overall stakeholder satisfaction.

What is the difference between Project Quality vs Project Coordinator?

AspectProject QualityProject Coordinator
Primary FocusEnsuring quality standards and processes are met throughout the projectManaging project schedules, resources, and communication
Required CredentialsQuality management certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO)Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM)
Work EnvironmentQuality assurance teams, testing labs, compliance departmentsProject offices, client sites, cross-functional teams
Industry UsageManufacturing, construction, IT, healthcareIT, construction, marketing, various industries

While Project Quality focuses on maintaining standards and improving processes to ensure project success, Project Coordinators handle day-to-day project management tasks like scheduling and communication. Both roles are essential but serve different functions within project execution.

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Sr. Project Quality Manager

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

HNTB Corporation
Construction • 1 - 5K employees

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What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for developing, proactively manages the implementation, and assuring project team adherence to the program/project quality management plan in accordance with client and HNTB Quality Management System requirements. When necessary, program/project quality management plans may also require compliance with Federal Agency and/or Owner requirements.
What You'll Do:
  • In collaboration with the Program/Project Manager, Design-Build leadership (when required) and the client, develops, and proactively manages the implementation of the program/project quality management plan in accordance with client, owner and FTA requirements (when necessary), while also meeting HNTB Quality Management Standards of Performance and the requirements associated with the HNTB Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Participates in work planning collaboratively with client and PM team to determine the level of effort required for quality management.
  • Reviews and approves subconsultant quality plans, and those of other entities under contract to the client, when necessary.
  • Monitors and ensures adherence by HNTB program/project staff and subconsultant, as well as other entities under contract to the client, to the project quality plan and report on compliance internally and to client, including the identification and mitigation of quality related risks.
  • Works with client, project, office, Design-Build (when necessary), division and corporate quality leadership to develop and implement technologies and processes to achieve effective quality management of deliverables.
  • Establishes and implements quality performance metrics achieve 4for4 delivery and client quality management objectives.
  • Participates in monthly program/project meetings to report to project, office, division and/or corporate leadership on project quality performance, including client when necessary.
  • Develops and oversees the delivery of program/project quality management plan training.
  • Manages and implements a quality audit program.
  • Manages a corrective action system to identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
  • Reports on and provides recommendations to leadership regarding the performance of the program/project quality management plan and potential improvements to the HNTB QMS.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in quality management/engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other related math/science or project management discipline and
  • 12 years demonstrated experience managing a quality program, including experience auditing programs/projects in the planning, design and/or construction phases. (Similar experience in a quality management position on alternative delivery projects with design fees in excess of $25M to be assigned to a DB project).
  • In lieu of education, 16 years' experience in a quality management position.
  • Must have experience implementing quality management plans in compliance with ISO 9001 and/or FTA Quality Management System requirements.

What You'll Bring:
  • Strong working knowledge of the principles and practices related to quality management on large capital programs or projects (inclusive of alternative delivery projects for assignment to DB projects).
  • Strong practical knowledge of the implementation of quality management plans meeting ISO 9001 and/or FTA Quality Management System requirements.
  • Critical Thinker.
  • Superior communication skills required.
  • Risk assessment and mitigation skills
  • Superior interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and collaborate with owners, clients, managers, consultants, sub-consultants and technical staff.

What We Prefer:
  • Registered Professional Engineer (specific to being assigned to Design-Build Projects)
  • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
  • PMP, DBIA, AICP, or CMAA Certifications.

Additional Information
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Locations:
Salt Lake City, UT
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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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