Senior Quality Auditor - Major Infrastructure Project

NPAworldwide; Newark (NJ); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

NPAworldwide seeks a Quality Auditor for the Hudson Tunnel Project to ensure ISO 9001, FTA, and contractual compliance across design, construction, and procurement. Lead audits, develop plans, and deliver reports to senior management on quality performance.

The role requires 8+ years in quality management with ISO 9001 Lead Auditor credentials and strong stakeholder engagement. Excellent communication and audit leadership are essential for success on this landmark program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in quality management, auditing, or compliance, ideally in engineering, infrastructure, construction, or professional services.
• Demonstrated experience leading audits on complex projects or multi-location organizations.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor credential (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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive level reporting.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Connaissances

Auditing

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Executive reporting

Stakeholder management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, Business

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent

Description du poste

NPAworldwide seeks a Quality Auditor for the Hudson Tunnel Project to ensure ISO 9001, FTA, and contractual compliance across design, construction, and procurement. Lead audits, develop plans, and deliver reports to senior management on quality performance.

The role requires 8+ years in quality management with ISO 9001 Lead Auditor credentials and strong stakeholder engagement. Excellent communication and audit leadership are essential for success on this landmark program.