Senior Design Quality Leader - Transit Infrastructure

Hill International; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Hill International in Seattle, WA seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Design Quality Management Program for a major transit infrastructure program. You will develop, implement, and oversee design quality processes to meet project requirements, client expectations, and regulatory standards, collaborating with project leadership and engineering teams.

You will manage reviews, audits, and verification activities, monitor compliance, and drive continuous improvement through metrics and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quality Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in design quality management on large transit or infrastructure projects.
• 3+ years as a Design Quality Manager on major infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering design processes, design reviews, quality assurance, and quality control principles.
• Experience developing and implementing quality management systems, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and management of the Design Quality Management Program for a large, complex transit project.
• Plan, execute, and oversee quality reviews, inspections, and verification activities for engineering and design deliverables.
• Ensure design documents, calculations, specifications, reports, and technical submissions conform to project requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client-specific quality procedures.
• Collaborate with project management and technical teams to identify, track, document, and resolve quality-related issues.
• Establish quality metrics and reporting processes to monitor project performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Review quality documentation, corrective actions, and non-conformance reports to ensure timely resolution.
• Conduct quality audits and assessments of design processes and deliverables.
• Support risk identification and mitigation efforts related to design quality and project execution.
• Facilitate lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across project teams.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure consistent application of quality requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project staff regarding quality management best practices.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture/Quality Management

10+ years in design quality management

3+ years as Design Quality Manager on infrastructure projects

Tools

ISO 9001

Quality management systems

Job description

Hill International in Seattle, WA seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Design Quality Management Program for a major transit infrastructure program. You will develop, implement, and oversee design quality processes to meet project requirements, client expectations, and regulatory standards, collaborating with project leadership and engineering teams.

You will manage reviews, audits, and verification activities, monitor compliance, and drive continuous improvement through metrics and reporting.