QA/QC Manager

QA/QC Manager

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QA/QC Manager - Los Alamos, New Mexico

Job Description

Apollo Mechanical Contractors is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to lead project quality programs within nuclear, DOE and other highsecurity construction environments. This role is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the project quality program, ensuring all work meets applicable codes, specifications, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the Project QA/QC Program in accordance with nuclear/highsecurity requirements and company quality standards.
• Lead and supervise QA/QC inspectors, including task assignment, mentoring, and performance oversight.
• Plan, perform, and document a wide variety of inspections (dimensional, visual, weld, installation, equipment, piping, etc.).
• Ensure subcontractors and vendors comply with project quality requirements; coordinate inspection activities across all project participants.
• Manage and oversee nondestructive examination (NDE) activities including scheduling, documentation, and acceptance review.
• Review, submit, and track QC technical submittals, ensuring timely approval by customer representatives.
• Serve as primary liaison to the customer on all qualityrelated matters; participate in quality meetings, audits, and assessments.
• Perform receiving inspections of materials and equipment to verify conformance with purchase orders and specifications.
• Analyze quality trends and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support project closeout through turnover documentation, quality records management, and final acceptance processes.

Required Skills & Abilities

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required; additional certifications (NDE Level II/III, ASNT, API) preferred.
• Experience with ASME, AWS, and other applicable nuclear/highsecurity codes and standards strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise QA/QC staff and influence crossfunctional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply drawings, technical specifications, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational and timemanagement abilities; capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated diplomacy, professionalism, and tact when collaborating with customers, inspectors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Project).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quality Management, or related field preferred; equivalent job experience accepted.
• Minimum 5+ years of quality experience in construction, industrial, mechanical, or nuclear/highsecurity environments.
• Prior experience working under NQA1, Navy Nuclear, DOE, or other regulated quality programs is highly desirable.

Department PROFESSIONAL/ADMIN Role QA/QC Manager Locations Los Alamos

About Apollo Mechanical Contractors

Apollo Mechanical Contractors is a Native American-owned business that officially began operations in 1981 under the guidance and vision of owner Bruce Ratchford. Apollo is based in Kennewick, Washington, performing Full Mechanical projects across the United States and around the world. Apollo employs over 2000 people, with annual revenues of over $600 Million.

Apollo Sheet Metal officially began operations in 1981, building on a vision that originated in the mid-1970s by owner Bruce Ratchford. With a decade of experience and expertise in mechanical design and business management, Mr. Ratchford incorporated Apollo in Richland Washington, to serve the Tri-Cities' construction needs. Since 1981, Apollo has expanded its market to include locations across the United States and multiple countries.

Apollo has progressively grown larger than its original scope and has expanded its operations to specialize in mechanical construction for correctional facilities, hospitals, laboratories, high tech data centers, schools, and industrial facilities.

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QA/QC Manager

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