Quality Manager - Gateway

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

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Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Managerto support one of the most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).

We are working in partnership with Parsons and Mace as part of the MPA Delivery Partner team selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation and is designed to strengthen mobility enhance resiliency and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.

The project encompasses the construction of a new two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113-year-old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.

This is more than just a job its a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure program that will reshape rail transportation drive sustainable economic growth and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high-performing multidisciplinary team you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high-profile projects in the world.

If youre seeking to make a meaningful lasting impact while advancing your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry this is your moment.

Role accountabilities:

• Prepare and implement a quality plan: Develop a comprehensive quality plan that aligns with the clients requirements and complies with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations. This plan should outline the strategies and procedures for ensuring quality throughout the construction project.
• Review contractors quality plan: Evaluate the quality plan submitted by the contractor and recommend its acceptance to the client. This involves assessing whether the plan meets the necessary standards and aligns with project requirements.
• Review contractors testing and inspection plan: Assess the contractors proposed testing and inspection plan to ensure its adequacy in verifying the quality of the construction work. Make recommendations for approval to the client.
• Monitor contractors work: Regularly inspect and monitor the contractors work to ensure compliance with contractual requirements manufacturer recommendations industry standards proper sequencing of operations and approved submittals. Identify any deviations or non-compliance and work with the contractor to rectify them.
• Coordinate and monitor testing and inspection: Oversee the implementation of the contractors approved testing and inspection plan. Ensure that the required tests and inspections are conducted appropriately and according to the plan.
• Audit contractors quality plan implementation: Conduct audits to verify that the contractor is following their approved quality plan effectively. Check if the contractors testing and inspection reports construction documentation and submittals are up to date and easily retrievable.
• Organize documentation and verification: Lead the organization of documentation related to the construction work. Verify that the constructed facilities and infrastructure comply with the FTAs Safety and Security certification process for transit projects. This involves ensuring all necessary documentation is in place for certification.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing quality management systems for large public transportation projects specifically in the rail/rapid transit/tunnel construction sector.
• Possess advanced certifications (CQM/CQE) and training from reputable bodies such as the American Society of Quality or equivalent organizations. These certifications validate the candidates expertise in quality management.
• Familiarity and experience with the FTA Safety and Security certification program during the closeout phase of FTA-funded transportation projects. This involves understanding the requirements and processes for achieving certification.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Quality management systems ISO standards and documentation tools.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations safety standards and project specifications related to tunnel construction.
• Provide training guidance and support to project teams on quality assurance best practices and quality management processes.
• Prepare quality reports documentation and performance indicators to track quality metrics and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical dental and vision EAP 401K STD LTD AD&D life insurance paid parental leave reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per salary range for this position is $120000 - $150000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience education budget internal equity project and location.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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