Quality Manager

Mace; New York (NY); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace, located in New York, is seeking a Quality Manager for the Hudson Tunnel Project. The role includes developing a comprehensive quality management plan, ensuring compliance with construction standards, and conducting inspections.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, along with 7-10 years of experience in quality management for significant infrastructure projects. Starting salary is estimated at $140k, with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ proven experience in quality management on large infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance processes and construction standards.
• Certification in quality management (e.g., CQM, CQE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality management plan for the tunnel project.
• Define quality standards and performance metrics for construction activities.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and quality assessments.

Skills

Quality management principles

Construction standards

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Quality management systems

ISO standards

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

The Project

Mace, as part of MPA delivery partner joint venture of Mace-Parsons-Arcadis, have been selected as the Gateway Development Commissions partners of choice to support the GDC across the Gateway Program in New York, inclusive of the Hudson Tunnel Project. The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. A milestone project supported by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

Values Shape The Way We Consult, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety First - Going Home Safe and Well.
• Client Focus - Deliver on Our Promise.
• Integrity - Always Do the Right Thing.
• Create Opportunity - For Our People to Excel.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality management plan for the tunnel project, including quality control procedures, inspection protocols, and documentation requirements.
• Define quality standards and performance metrics to measure and monitor the quality of construction activities, materials, and installations.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and quality assessments to identify non-conformances, defects, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, subcontractors, and quality control personnel to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and project specifications related to tunnel construction.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to project teams on quality assurance best practices and quality management processes.
• Prepare quality reports, documentation, and performance indicators to track quality metrics and communicate findings to stakeholders.

You’ll Need To Have

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7-10 years’ proven experience in quality management on large infrastructure projects, preferably tunnel construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles, construction standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and regulations governing tunnel construction and underground works.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Quality management systems, ISO standards and documentation tools.
• Certification in quality management (e.g., CQM, CQE) is a plus.

Note: The estimated starting salary for this position is $140k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.