Senior Quality Manager

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Kingsport, TN, USA
In-Office
134K-241K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead the quality control program for a major federal infrastructure project. Manage the Quality Management System, supervise and mentor quality staff, oversee audits, inspections, corrective actions, nonconformance closure, quality submittals, and supplier and subcontractor qualification. Interface with executives, clients, and regulators to ensure compliance with USACE, ISO 9001, contractual, and regulatory requirements. Support proposal and contract planning while promoting continuous improvement across project teams.
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Quality Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to lead and manage the quality control program for the Holston Explosive Decomposition Chamber (EDC) project, ensuring all work meets USACE, client, and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:

· Provide senior-level management and oversight of the project quality program, including development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with USACE CQCM, ISO 9001, and project-specific requirements.

· Supervise and mentor the project quality team, including assignment of responsibilities, performance evaluations, and professional development.

· Interface with executive, senior management, client, and regulatory representatives to ensure alignment of quality objectives and compliance with contract requirements.

· Develop, review, and maintain project-specific quality procedures, manuals, and documentation; ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and regulatory commitments.

· Conduct and oversee internal and external audits, inspections, and surveillance activities; facilitate corrective and preventive actions and track non-conformances to closure.

· Review and approve quality-related submittals, including test plans, procedures, technical deliverables.

· Lead and participate in pre-bid, bid, and contract planning, including quality input to proposals and contract deliverables.

· Support supplier and subcontractor qualification, audits, and performance monitoring.

· Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across all project functions and disciplines.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction or Architecture.

· 10+ years of work experience in Quality on projects valued at $100M+ and 7+ years in a management capacity.

· Demonstrated experience with USACE CQCM program, ISO 9001, ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and other relevant standards.

· Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

· Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect registration, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

· Membership in a nationally recognized quality organization (e.g., ASQ).

· Experience with government, infrastructure, or process/industrial projects.

· Additional certifications such as CMQ/OE, CQA, CQE, NQA-1, NDT, AWS Welding Inspector, or DOT.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Quality Management software.

Certified ISO-9000 Lead Auditor (ISO 9001 or equal), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

· ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or architecture
  • 10+ years of quality experience on projects valued at $100 million or more
  • 7+ years of experience in a management capacity
  • Experience with the USACE CQCM program
  • Experience with ISO 9001, ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and other relevant standards
  • Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Professional Engineer or Architect registration, or ability to obtain within six months of hire
  • Membership in a nationally recognized quality organization such as ASQ
  • Experience with government, infrastructure, or process and industrial projects
  • Additional certifications such as CMQ/OE, CQA, CQE, NQA-1, NDT, AWS Welding Inspector, or DOT
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Quality Management software
  • Certified ISO-9000 Lead Auditor certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire

Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.

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The Company
HQ: Centreville, VA
14,420 Employees
Year Founded: 1944

What We Do

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.

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