Project Quality Manager

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. seeks a Project Quality Manager to lead quality planning, audits, and assurance across projects in New York, NY. You will review contracts, assess QC/QA plans, and certify deliverables meet the Quality Plan before client submission.

You will drive continuous improvement, conduct team training on quality standards, and support audits with comprehensive documentation and effective corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in quality auditing (preferred).
• 3-7 years of QC/QA experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree or five years of experience in engineering, business, architecture, or a science-related field.
• Proficiency with ProjectWise, Bluebeam, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, confident, and persistent.
• Leadership and management capabilities.
• Ability to conduct and develop training.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001.
• Certifications: ASQ Quality Auditor and ASQ Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project Quality Plans (QPs) aligning with project requirements and standards.
• Review contracts with PM and PTLs to identify quality deliverables and embed quality early.
• Analyze QC/QA plans from subconsultants to meet requirements and close gaps.
• Lead subconsultant quality assessments and document corrective actions.
• Participate in client or external audits and provide project documentation.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement and train project teams on quality requirements.
• Provide quality management consultation to design/construction teams.
• Guide multidisciplinary project teams on quality processes and decision-making.
• Communicate quality issues and risks to stakeholders and ensure traceability.

Skills

Quality auditing

QC/QA experience

Leadership

Training

Technical writing

Communication

ISO 9001 familiarity

Problem solving

Project management

ASQ certifications (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or five years of experience in engineering, business, architecture, or a science-related field

Tools

ProjectWise

Bluebeam

MS Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Quality Manager to join our team in New York, NY. Under limited supervision, the ideal candidate for this position applies technical proficiency to solutions for architectural problems and the coordination of related project activities. This position also supports Business Development and presentation efforts in securing and advancing new projects.

Your role

• Develop and implement project Quality Plans (QPs) by thoroughly reviewing project requirements, aligning them with corporate quality standards, and ensuring all project team members understand how the QP applies to their scope of work.
• Review contracts in partnership with the Project Manager and Project Technical Leads (PTLs) to identify quality-related deliverables, clarify expectations, and ensure the project’s quality approach is embedded early in the project lifecycle.
• Analyze Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) plans submitted by subconsultants to confirm they meet AtkinsRéalis US requirements and the project-specific QP, recommending adjustments where gaps or inconsistencies are identified.
• Conduct detailed quality assurance reviews of work products and certify that all deliverables fully comply with the project’s Quality Plan prior to client submission.
• Lead required subconsultant quality assessments to validate their adherence to project and corporate quality standards, documenting findings and following up on required corrective actions.

Auditing, Documentation & Reporting Updated March 2026

• Participate in client- or owner-led external audits, providing project documentation, responding to inquiries, and representing the project’s quality processes.
• Document all project non-conformances identified against the Company Management System (CMS) and ensure issues are tracked, communicated, and resolved in alignment with corporate procedures.
• Approve and confirm completion of preventive and corrective actions, verifying that all steps have been implemented effectively and that recurring issues are addressed holistically rather than symptomatically.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive quality documentation, including reports, logs, trackers, and project quality bulletins, ensuring information is accurate, timely, and accessible to project stakeholders.
• Report all quality-related events, including near misses and incidents, to appropriate internal stakeholders and maintain accurate records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by contributing insights, participating in discussions, and helping project teams identify opportunities to enhance processes and outcomes.
• Train project teams on AtkinsRéalis US quality requirements, project-specific procedures, and client-driven expectations, ensuring that all participants understand their quality responsibilities throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Provide ongoing quality management consultation and direction to project design consultants, construction management teams, sub-consultants, and supplier/contractor organizations to support consistent application of quality standards across all disciplines.
• Guide multidisciplinary project teams and emerging quality professionals, helping them navigate corporate processes, understand project constraints, and develop strong quality-focused decision-making skills.
• Participate in quality-related discussions and assist in problem-solving when quality events or issues emerge, collaborating with technical and management teams to determine solutions.
• Ensure effective use of digital quality tools throughout the project, helping teams adopt technology to improve accuracy, documentation quality, and compliance.
• Store all quality-related documentation in project directories using standardized structure and naming conventions to maintain organization and traceability.
• Recommend system improvements and implement required corporate updates, ensuring project teams remain aligned with evolving quality processes and tools.
• Communicate quality issues, concerns, and emerging risks to Senior Project Quality Managers or the Quality Group in a timely, clear, and actionable manner.
• Coordinate and interface regularly with senior project managers, technical managers, senior technical professionals, project teams, and senior quality managers to ensure alignment on project quality expectations.
• Attend meetings with clients, subconsultant leaders, and contractor teams, representing the project’s quality approach, documenting feedback, and ensuring that stakeholder expectations are understood and incorporated into project execution.

About you

• 3-7 years of experience in quality auditing (preferred).
• 3-7 years of QC/QA experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree or five years of experience in engineering, business, architecture, or a science-related field.
• Proficiency with ProjectWise, Bluebeam, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, confident, and persistent.
• Leadership and management capabilities.
• Ability to conduct and develop training.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001.
• No registration required; however, preferred certifications include: American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification as a quality auditor and ASQ certification as manager of quality/organization excellence.

Rewards & benefits

AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $104,000-$173,300 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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