Senior Quality Auditor — Infrastructure & Compliance Lead

NPAworldwide; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

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401(k)

Zusammenfassung

Our client, a leading global consultancy, seeks a seasoned Quality Auditor to support the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). You will develop risk-based audit programs, conduct multi-level audits, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, FTA, and Buy America/Build America requirements.

The role calls for strong stakeholder management, executive reporting, and driving continuous quality improvements across a landmark infrastructure program.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, Business, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in quality management, auditing, or compliance in engineering, infrastructure, construction, or professional services.
• Demonstrated experience leading audits on complex projects or multi location organizations.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (required or strongly preferred).
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, risk-based auditing, and QMS implementation.
• Working knowledge of FTA 15 Elements and Buy America/Build America requirements
• Ability to assess complex systems, analyze root causes, and identify systemic risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive level reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge non compliance constructively.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain a risk based annual audit program covering program functions, package design and construction execution, partners, and suppliers.
• Plan, lead, and conduct internal, external, and third-party audits, ensuring objectivity and independence.
• Ensure audits align with ISO 9001, FTA requirements, client requirements, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations.
• Prepare audit plans, checklists, and sampling strategies appropriate to project complexity and risk profile.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the QMS and project specific Quality Management Plans (QMPs).
• Verify implementation of documented procedures, processes, and controls across operational and project activities.
• Identify systemic gaps, trends, and recurring issues impacting quality performance.
• Federal, FTA & BABA Compliance
• Assess and communicate potential impacts of identified quality issues on project risk, cost growth, and schedule performance, consistent with FTA oversight expectations.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports for senior management, project leadership, and clients.
• Present audit outcomes, risk exposures, and improvement recommendations to leadership forums.
• Track and report audit KPIs, trends, and closure status.
• Act as a subject matter expert on quality auditing, ISO standards, and compliance expectations.
• Provide guidance and coaching to project and functional teams on audit readiness and quality best practices.
• Interface with clients, certification bodies, regulators, and partners during audits.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives driven by audit findings and lessons learned.
• Contribute to updates of corporate quality policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Promote a strong quality culture and ethical, independent audit practices across the organization.

Kenntnisse

Quality auditing

ISO 9001 knowledge

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, Business, or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, a leading global consultancy, seeks a seasoned Quality Auditor to support the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). You will develop risk-based audit programs, conduct multi-level audits, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, FTA, and Buy America/Build America requirements.

The role calls for strong stakeholder management, executive reporting, and driving continuous quality improvements across a landmark infrastructure program.