Job description

Amentum is seeking a Contract QA/QC Program Implementation Manager to establish and oversee the project’s quality program at an active mining site. This is a hands-on field leadership role covering the full scope of project quality. The manager will ensure contract and technical requirements are translated into usable procedures and flowed down into work packages before work begins. The successful candidate will work closely with project management, engineering, construction, operations, procurement, subcontractors, and safety personnel. They must be comfortable reviewing documents, walking the site, resolving field issues, and verifying that work is performed and documented in accordance with approved requirements. Safety is critical to every aspect of this role. Location: Lead, South Dakota Work Arrangement: Full-time, onsite and field-based Key Responsibilities Implement and maintain the project QA/QC program in accordance with contract requirements, approved plans, procedures, and applicable federal requirements. Review contract documents, specifications, drawings, and quality requirements; confirm that applicable requirements flow down into work packages, purchase orders, and subcontracts. Verify that work packages contain the appropriate procedures, acceptance criteria, inspection points, hold points, records, and approval requirements before field execution. Develop, review, and maintain contract-specific quality procedures and processes that are practical for field use. Coordinate inspections, surveillance, audits, and quality reviews across site activities. Work with field teams to identify and resolve quality issues promptly, including nonconformances, corrective actions, and lessons learned. Verify that materials, equipment, subcontracted work, and completed activities meet applicable requirements and have adequate supporting documentation. Maintain accurate, complete, and retrievable quality records and provide clear reporting to project leadership and the federal client. Participate in planning meetings, pre-job briefs, field walkdowns, and work package reviews. Partner with site safety leadership to ensure quality activities support safe work planning and execution. Raise concerns and exercise stop-work authority when conditions warrant. Required Qualifications Significant experience implementing or managing QA/QC programs on large, complex field projects. Experience interpreting contract requirements and incorporating them into procedures, work packages, inspection plans, and subcontractor requirements. Strong knowledge of document control, inspections, nonconformance management, corrective action, and quality records. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with field crews, technical staff, subcontractors, and project leadership. Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce clear procedures and defensible quality documentation. Willingness and ability to work onsite and regularly access active mining and construction areas, subject to site requirements. Minimum 20 years of experience required with a two year degree minimum. Preferred Qualifications Experience on federal projects or at mining, remediation, heavy civil, industrial, or environmental sites. Experience leading quality program startup or improving an existing program during active field work. Familiarity with applicable federal contract quality requirements and recognized quality management standards. Relevant degree, quality certification, or equivalent combination of education and field experience. What Success Looks Like Quality requirements are clear before work starts, procedures and work packages reflect the contract, field personnel understand the applicable controls, and completed work is supported by reliable records. The manager is visible in the field, addresses issues early, and helps the project deliver compliant work safely. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. Compensation Details: $120 - 150.00/HR The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 10/19/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .

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Location: Lead, South Dakota
Work Arrangement: Full-time, onsite and field-based
Implement and maintain the project QA/QC program in accordance with contract requirements, approved plans, procedures, and applicable federal requirements.
Review contract documents, specifications, drawings, and quality requirements; confirm that applicable requirements flow down into work packages, purchase orders, and subcontracts.
Verify that work packages contain the appropriate procedures, acceptance criteria, inspection points, hold points, records, and approval requirements before field execution.
Develop, review, and maintain contract-specific quality procedures and processes that are practical for field use.
Coordinate inspections, surveillance, audits, and quality reviews across site activities.
Work with field teams to identify and resolve quality issues promptly, including nonconformances, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
Verify that materials, equipment, subcontracted work, and completed activities meet applicable requirements and have adequate supporting documentation.
Maintain accurate, complete, and retrievable quality records and provide clear reporting to project leadership and the federal client.
Participate in planning meetings, pre-job briefs, field walkdowns, and work package reviews.
Partner with site safety leadership to ensure quality activities support safe work planning and execution. Raise concerns and exercise stop-work authority when conditions warrant.
Significant experience implementing or managing QA/QC programs on large, complex field projects.
Experience interpreting contract requirements and incorporating them into procedures, work packages, inspection plans, and subcontractor requirements.
Strong knowledge of document control, inspections, nonconformance management, corrective action, and quality records.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with field crews, technical staff, subcontractors, and project leadership.
Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce clear procedures and defensible quality documentation.
Willingness and ability to work onsite and regularly access active mining and construction areas, subject to site requirements.
Minimum 20 years of experience required with a two year degree minimum.

Nice-to-haves

Experience on federal projects or at mining, remediation, heavy civil, industrial, or environmental sites.
Experience leading quality program startup or improving an existing program during active field work.
Familiarity with applicable federal contract quality requirements and recognized quality management standards.
Relevant degree, quality certification, or equivalent combination of education and field experience.
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