Quality Manager

Hirani Engineering and Land Surveying, D.P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirani Engineering and Land Surveying, D.P.C. is seeking a Quality Manager in New York. The role involves leading quality management across Design-Build projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and quality plans. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in construction management, preferably with public sector projects, and be certified by ASQ or lead auditor accredited organizations. Responsibilities include overseeing quality control and coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring project quality is upheld.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Quality Manager in construction or Design-Build environments.
• Experience with public sector projects required.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Quality Manager with authority over quality-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with Design-Build plans and specifications.
• Monitor overall quality performance and identify trends.

Skills

Quality Management

Construction Practices

Public Sector Experience

Client Engagement

Documentation Management

Education

Certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ)

ISO 9000 Lead Auditor certification

Tools

Procore

Job description

Overview

Position

• Job Title: Quality Manager
• Location: Hirani New York City Office - New York, NY 10001 US (Primary)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Category: Construction
• Travel: 25 - 50%

Job Description

Hirani Engineering & Land Surveying is seeking a Quality Manager to lead all quality-related functions across Design-Build projects. This individual will serve as the primary authority on quality matters, with responsibility for ensuring compliance across both design and construction in alignment with contract requirements, Quality Management Plans (QMP), and client expectations.

The Quality Manager will maintain a duty of care to the client, including agencies such as NYCHA, and will act as the central point of accountability for quality performance, reporting, and oversight.

Responsibilities

• QUALITY LEADERSHIP & AUTHORITY: Serve as the designated Quality Manager with full authority over all quality-related matters
• Ensure compliance with Design-Build plans, specifications, QMP, and contract requirements
• Establish and enforce quality standards across all phases of the project
• OVERSIGHT OF CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL: Provide oversight and direction to onsite Construction QC Managers (CQCMs)
• Ensure QC activities align with project requirements and are consistently executed
• Monitor overall quality performance and identify trends or recurring issues
• STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION: Act as the primary quality liaison with NYCHA and other stakeholders
• Review and provide feedback on QA/QC logs, including third-party observations
• Participate in meetings and represent the organization on all quality-related matters
• ISSUE IDENTIFICATION & RISK MANAGEMENT: Identify deficiencies, design discrepancies, constructability concerns, and quality risks
• Enforce specifications and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure timely resolution of non-conformance issues
• REPORTING & DELIVERABLES: DAILY OVERSIGHT: Review field reports submitted by CQCMs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• WEEKLY: Oversee and validate updates to the QC Deficiency Tracker
• Monitor status of open items and ensure proper follow-up
• MONTHLY: Prepare and/or review comprehensive monthly quality reports, including:
  • Summary of construction progress (materials, equipment, testing, startup, workmanship, fabrication)
  • Photo documentation of key activities and site conditions
  • Analysis of quality trends, risks, and corrective actions
  • Appendix including daily reports and deficiency logs
• STAFFING & STRUCTURE: Oversee onsite QC team, including:
  • Minimum of two (2) Construction QC Managers (CQCMs) onsite daily (one per building)
  • Position may be partially remote, with responsibility for maintaining strong oversight of field operations

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Quality Manager in construction or Design-Build environments
• Experience with public sector projects (City, Municipal, or Federal) required
• NYCHA experience strongly preferred or comparable public housing experience
• Certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) (e.g., CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE) or ISO 9000 Lead Auditor certification (ANAB-accredited)
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, specifications, and quality management systems
• Proven experience managing documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements
• Strong client-facing presence with the ability to engage with agencies and stakeholders
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management platforms preferred