Expression of Interest - Quality Manager

Network Rail Consulting Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in rail transportation seeks a Quality Manager in Seattle. This role entails overseeing quality activities for major transit infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with FTA regulations and maintaining stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will have a strong background in quality management and a passion for the rail sector, contributing to impactful projects that enhance public transportation in the Puget Sound area.

Benefits

Healthcare insurance premiums paid 100%

Generous vacation leave entitlement (25 days)

401K with employer matching contributions

Access to Employee Discount Program via LifeMart

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in QA/QC for rail transit infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 series quality management principles.
• Familiarity with FTA’s Quality Management System Guidelines is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement a quality plan following FTA requirements.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Review quality plans and audit reports for client acceptance.

Skills

Quality Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Expression of Interest - Quality Manager

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Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail – the owner and operator of Britain’s mainline rail system. We have been active in the North American, Australian and the Middle East markets since 2013 and have successfully delivered more than 150 consultancy contracts for government, public and privately owned organizations.

Through our consulting services in the United States (US), we are assisting both public agencies and private clients in the transportation sector to accelerate transformation efforts, make step-changes in major program delivery, and achieve leaps forward in areas such as asset management & maintenance, major projects, railway operations, strategic planning and advisory.

Our work is driven forward by our values: passion, agility, collaboration, and impartiality.

The opportunity with NRC

NRC is bidding for a place on a $1Bn framework contract to provide project management services to support the Sound Transit 3 (ST3) programme of transit improvements for the Puget Sound area, including the cities of Seattle, Everett, Bellvue and Tacoma. This ambitious $60Bn programme comprises 4 light rail extension schemes and an extension to the Sounder commuter rail network. When complete, the programme will double the number of riders using public transit in the Puget Sound area.

Building on our continued success, we are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a Quality Manager based in Seattle, we offer flexibility and hybrid working.

We have already delivered several key advisory and infrastructure projects across the US and have consistently demonstrated exceptional value to our clients through deep integration with their teams, showing ourselves to be a true partner and peer.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of successfully managing and performing quality activities for Rail/Construction projects.

To be considered for this role, you will need to:

• Understand the Rail/Transit sector and complex programmes of work.
• Prepares, implements and maintains a quality plan that follows the FTA and client’s requirements.
• Maintains relationships with client, subconsultants and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.
• Coordinate initial project quality training and partnering efforts for the project team.
• Review and provide recommendations on the quality plan, testing and inspection plan and quality audit reports for acceptance by the client.
• Attend quality review meetings with the client and other stakeholders.
• Undertake all activities in a safe environment and in accordance with NRC operating procedures.

Job Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Educated to degree level within a relevant discipline
• 10+ years of experience working in a QA/QC capacity, preferably within rail transit infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with the FTA’s Quality Management System Guidelines and the FTA’s 15 essential elements of a good quality program, is desirable not essential
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 series quality management principles.
• Experience performing quality audits both in the office and out in the field, as well as managing non-conformance and corrective action activities, preferably for large public transportation system projects.
• Proven experience in the successful management, planning and delivery of major projects
• Ability to work across a multidisciplinary team and establish relationships at all levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

For the right person, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to develop their career, joining an established and passionate team, with ambitious plans to grow.

We offer benefits such as:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Healthcare insurance premiums (100% paid for by us)
• Generous vacation leave entitlement (25 days)
• 401K with employer matching contributions
• Access to Employee Discount Program via LifeMart

NRC supports flexible working practices, and we understand that life balance is an important part of our employees' lives. We offer a wide range of flexible work/life balance options such as hybrid (home/office) working, flexible working hours where appropriate.

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Sound interesting? Apply to this vacancy today and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application in due course.

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Consulting

• Industries

  Rail Transportation

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