Construction Quality Manager

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

We are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Quality Manager (CQM) to join our team in Selma supporting the High-Speed Rail Authority. Reporting to the Construction Quality Supervisor the CQM oversees field quality inspections and testing for the 65-mile Construction Package (CP) 2-3 ensuring compliance with Caltrans and third-party standards. The role manages project quality acts as a senior liaison with stakeholders and ensures adherence to all contract requirements. Responsibilities include conducting on-site quality assessments and reviewing documentation to verify contractor compliance with specifications and regulations.

Must be able to work onsite in Selma CA.

Role accountabilities:

• Oversee the review of construction drawings specifications RFIs and non-conformance reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract requirements. Assist with field change notice reviews and participate in cross-functional meetings including Joint Resolution Team (JRT) sessions.
• Manage the initiation review and closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in coordination with the Verification Validation and Conformance Oversight Manager (VVCOM). Support the development and management of quality punch list trackers for outstanding work items.
• Supervise and verify the work of Field Inspectors to ensure inspections and testing are performed according to contract documents and the Construction Quality Management Plan (CQMP). Collaborate with Independent Site Engineers (ISE) and Authority laboratory personnel for inspection sampling and testing activities.
• Coordinate and maintain project testing and inspection documentation review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and other quality-related submittals and oversee source inspections and submittal approvals as required by the Source Inspection Quality Management Plan (SIQMP).
• Provide training to construction and quality teams on site-specific requirements techniques and procedures. Participate in work plan reviews preparatory meetings and additional expert review of daily inspection reports as needed.
• Adapt scope of responsibilities and tasks as necessary to meet evolving project and organizational objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of California is required.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in managing complex construction projects.
• Experience with the California Department of Transportation as a Resident Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of transportation or high-speed rail/metro systems infrastructure and operational requirements.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Familiarity with safety regulations industry standards and regulatory compliance related to rail/metro operations.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to risk management.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software. (e.g. Word Excel etc.)
• Relevant certifications in project management rail operations or related fields.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

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. 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 employer. 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 $200000- $250000. 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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