Quality Auditor — ISO/FTA Compliance for Infrastructure Projects

Poutrix; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis, a global design and engineering leader, seeks a Senior Quality Auditor for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project in the United States. You will review construction work plans, lead audits, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, FTA requirements, and Buy America/Build America rules, coordinating with clients and regulators.

You'll develop risk‑based audit programs, assess QMS effectiveness, manage nonconformances, CAPA actions, and drive continuous improvement across procurement, design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in quality management, auditing, or compliance.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (required or strongly preferred) and CQA or equivalent (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, risk-based auditing, and QMS implementation.
• Familiarity with FTA 15 Elements and Buy America/Build America requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a risk-based annual audit program covering program functions, design, construction, partners, and suppliers.
• Plan, lead, and conduct internal, external, and third-party audits; ensure objectivity and independence.
• Prepare audit plans, checklists, and sampling strategies tailored to project complexity and risk.
• Evaluate QMS effectiveness and project-specific Quality Management Plans (QMPs).
• Identify gaps, trends, and recurring issues affecting quality performance.
• Audit compliance with FTA grant requirements and Buy America/Build America provisions.
• Plan and execute audits related to traceability from procurement through installation.
• Lead assessment and classification of nonconformances; support CAPA.
• Prepare clear audit reports; present outcomes to leadership and clients.

Skills

Quality auditing

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Quality Management

Job description

Arcadis, a global design and engineering leader, seeks a Senior Quality Auditor for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project in the United States. You will review construction work plans, lead audits, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, FTA requirements, and Buy America/Build America rules, coordinating with clients and regulators.

You'll develop risk‑based audit programs, assess QMS effectiveness, manage nonconformances, CAPA actions, and drive continuous improvement across procurement, design and