Senior Rail Quality & Safety Project Leader

WSP Global Inc.; South Jordan (UT); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Utah is seeking a Rail Quality, Safety & Compliance Project Manager to join our Transportation team.

This part-time, variable-hours role provides leadership for rail quality management, safety assurance, and regulatory compliance across rail projects and programs. The role focuses on developing and monitoring Quality Plans, Safety Plans, audit programs, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining documentation and regulatory relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Transportation, Construction Management, Safety, Quality Management, or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional certification in Project Management, Quality Management, Safety, or related field preferred (e.g., PMP, CAPM, CQE, ISO Lead Auditor, CSP, CRSP, P.Eng., or equivalent).
• 15+ years of relevant post-education experience.
• Advanced understanding of rail project delivery processes, quality management systems, safety management practices, regulatory compliance requirements, and risk management principles.
• Strong working knowledge of QA/QC processes, audit and inspection programs, corrective action management, continuous improvement practices, and compliance monitoring.
• Demonstrated exceptional ability to establish, implement, and oversee complex quality, safety, and compliance programs across large-scale rail projects and programs.
• Strong knowledge of rail industry regulations, client requirements, and corporate governance processes applicable to transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Excellent self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence and collaborate with employees, clients, contractors, regulators, and stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk, identify areas for improvement, and implement practical solutions that enhance quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in technical writing, document management, reporting systems, Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), and other project, quality, and compliance management tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to changing regulations, project conditions, client requirements, and business needs.
• Ability to work independently in a part-time capacity while effectively managing multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships.
• Occasional travel may be required to support project audits, site reviews, client meetings, regulatory activities, and project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality management and safety oversight for rail projects, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and client requirements.
• Lead and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Plans, Safety Plans, audit programs, inspection processes, corrective action programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews, compliance assessments, audits, and inspections to verify adherence to project requirements, standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical leaders, and client representatives to identify risks related to quality, safety, and compliance, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project performance indicators related to quality, safety, and compliance, providing reporting, recommendations, and corrective actions as needed.
• Support project teams in maintaining required project documentation, including quality records, audit findings, safety reports, risk registers, lessons learned, and compliance records.
• Participate in project reviews, stakeholder meetings, and regulatory discussions to ensure quality and safety objectives are understood and achieved.
• Investigate quality incidents, non-conformances, and safety concerns, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement in rail quality management systems, safety programs, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical support to project teams regarding rail quality standards, safety expectations, and compliance requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between project teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders on quality, safety, and compliance matters.
• Support project risk management by identifying emerging issues and recommending mitigation measures.
• Ensure updates to Risk Registers, PMPs, QPs, PSPs, audit records, and other compliance documentation.
• Remain current with evolving rail industry regulations, safety requirements, quality standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with professionals from diverse disciplines to provide trusted advisor services and future-ready solutions.

Skills

Quality management

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

QA/QC processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Transportation, Construction Management, Safety, Quality Management, or related

Master's degree preferred

Professional certification in PM/QM/Safety or related field (PMP, CAPM, CQE, ISO Lead Auditor, CSP, CRSP, P.Eng.) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Utah is seeking a Rail Quality, Safety & Compliance Project Manager to join our Transportation team.

This part-time, variable-hours role provides leadership for rail quality management, safety assurance, and regulatory compliance across rail projects and programs. The role focuses on developing and monitoring Quality Plans, Safety Plans, audit programs, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining documentation and regulatory relations.