Senior Quality Auditor | ISO 9001 | Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Mace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace, a leading consultancy and delivery partner, seeks an experienced Quality Assurance professional to lead audits across major projects in New York and beyond. You will plan, execute, and report on audits, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, FTA requirements, and client standards.

You will guide teams on audit readiness, participate with clients and regulators, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, Business, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in quality management, auditing, or compliance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Auditing

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Executive level reporting

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

Mace, a leading consultancy and delivery partner, seeks an experienced Quality Assurance professional to lead audits across major projects in New York and beyond. You will plan, execute, and report on audits, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, FTA requirements, and client standards.

You will guide teams on audit readiness, participate with clients and regulators, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.