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 high‑security 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/high‑security 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 non‑destructive 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 quality‑related 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/high‑security codes and standards strongly preferred.

· Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise QA/QC staff and influence cross‑functional teams.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to interpret and apply drawings, technical specifications, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

· Strong organizational and time‑management 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/high‑security environments.

· Prior experience working under NQA‑1, Navy Nuclear, DOE, or other regulated quality programs is highly desirable.