Construction Quality Supervisor at Valar Atomics

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Valar Atomics</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At Valar Atomics,&nbsp;we're&nbsp;redefining&nbsp;what's&nbsp;possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As&nbsp;Construction&nbsp;Quality Supervisor, you will lead field execution of the construction quality organization supporting HTGR reactor deployment and associated infrastructure projects in Orangeville, Utah. This role sits directly within active construction operations and&nbsp;is responsible for&nbsp;ensuring disciplined, traceable, and technically defensible construction execution across multiple subcontracted trades including geotechnical, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and industrial construction activities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Valar Atomics will act as the general contractor for its nuclear construction projects, requiring this role to provide direct quality oversight and coordination across diverse subcontractor organizations&nbsp;operating&nbsp;simultaneously within demanding field environments. You will lead Construction Quality Technicians and Inspectors while working closely with construction management, engineering, subcontractors, craft labor, supplier quality, and operational leadership to ensure quality requirements are understood, executable, and consistently implemented under real-world construction conditions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This role is highly operational and hands-on. You will coordinate inspections, verification activities, hold points, traceability systems, turnover documentation, and controlled work execution while helping&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;project momentum under aggressive schedules and evolving technical conditions. Success in this role requires strong field leadership, multidisciplinary construction experience, technical judgment, operational awareness, and the ability to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;execution discipline without creating unnecessary bureaucracy or disruption.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead day-to-day field execution activities for the construction quality organization supporting reactor construction, infrastructure installation, fabrication, assembly, testing, and controlled field execution activities.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Supervise Construction Quality Technicians and Inspectors while reinforcing disciplined execution, procedural compliance, technical rigor, and&nbsp;traceability&nbsp;integrity across all construction quality activities.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate inspection activities, witness points, hold points, turnover documentation, and&nbsp;verification&nbsp;workflows across multiple subcontractor trades and construction disciplines.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide quality oversight of subcontracted construction activities including geotechnical, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and industrial construction operations.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure construction records, material traceability, inspection documentation, as-built conditions, turnover packages, and controlled execution documentation remain&nbsp;accurate, complete, retrievable, and&nbsp;audit-ready.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support investigation and resolution of nonconformances, construction discrepancies, contractor quality concerns, field execution issues, procedural deviations, and technical documentation gaps.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Work directly with construction management, engineering, supplier quality, craft labor, subcontractors, and operational leadership to ensure technically defensible and operationally executable quality solutions.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Help&nbsp;identify&nbsp;emerging execution risks, traceability gaps, contractor performance concerns, and operational weaknesses before they become major project impacts.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Mentor and develop field quality personnel while helping&nbsp;establish&nbsp;scalable construction quality execution standards and verification discipline across the organization.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in and conduct subcontractor quality system audits.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">You Will Be Successful in This Role If</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You lead through technical competence, operational awareness, execution discipline, and professionalism rather than bureaucracy or positional authority.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You are comfortable operating within demanding field construction environments involving changing priorities, evolving designs, schedule pressure, and complex contractor coordination.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You can effectively balance technical rigor, procedural compliance, operational practicality, and project urgency without compromising execution integrity.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You communicate clearly and professionally across engineers, craft labor, subcontractors, inspectors, and leadership teams while&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;productive working relationships under pressure.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You naturally&nbsp;identify&nbsp;operational risks, execution weaknesses, traceability gaps, and contractor quality concerns before they become larger failures.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You thrive in high-accountability environments where ownership, urgency, adaptability, and mission commitment are expected daily.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Basic Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or engineering-related education preferred.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">10+ years of experience supporting quality execution within industrial construction, nuclear construction, power generation, heavy industrial, aerospace, semiconductor, defense, or similarly demanding technical environments.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years of experience leading field quality personnel, inspection teams, or construction quality execution activities.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, construction work packages, technical procedures, inspection requirements, and controlled documentation.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with construction verification activities, inspection methods, material traceability systems, turnover documentation, and regulated quality systems.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Comfortable working within active construction environments including outdoor conditions, elevated structures, confined spaces, industrial noise, dust, vibration, and changing environmental conditions while following all safety protocols.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Flexible and willing to support demanding project schedules including extended hours, weekends, and rapid-response field problem solving when necessary.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred Skills and Experience</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Prior experience supporting nuclear construction projects, NQA-1 environments, DOE projects, ASME-related construction activities, or similarly regulated technical programs.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Multidisciplinary construction quality experience spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, welding, piping, fabrication, and industrial installation activities.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience coordinating quality execution across multiple subcontractors and construction interfaces within general contractor environments.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with nonconformance systems, turnover packages, traceability systems, controlled work execution, and field verification methodologies.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience supporting root cause investigations, corrective actions, and operational quality problem solving within complex construction projects.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Working familiarity with dimensional inspection methods, field measurement systems, construction hold points, and technical verification workflows.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong operational judgment and ability to make technically defensible decisions under ambiguity and schedule pressure.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Subcontractor auditing.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What we Offer</span></strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <ul data-start="18" data-end="502" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""> <li data-section-id="1qz4j72" data-start="18" data-end="43">Competitive base salary</li> <li data-section-id="1ol1dwl" data-start="44" data-end="107">Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company</li> <li data-section-id="4npgqz" data-start="108" data-end="140">Comprehensive medical benefits</li> <li data-section-id="132r3th" data-start="141" data-end="186">Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite</li> <li data-section-id="1h7vrgk" data-start="187" data-end="260">High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy</li> <li data-section-id="mo8rv9" data-start="261" data-end="325">Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement</li> <li data-section-id="1sfgfpu" data-start="326" data-end="408">Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders</li> <li data-section-id="xoho0f" data-start="409" data-end="502" data-is-last-node="">The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.</span>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="auto">We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.</span>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="auto">Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>