Transit Design Quality Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement plan

PTO & Holidays

EAP

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a senior Quality Manager to lead the Design Quality Management Program for a major transit infrastructure program.

You will oversee reviews, ensure deliverables meet requirements, and drive continuous improvement across design teams. The role requires 10+ years in related QA leadership on complex projects, strong collaboration with engineers, managers, and clients, and a proven track record of developing quality systems and metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quality Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience as Design Quality Manager, Design Project Manager, Lead Design Engineer, or similar on projects of size and complexity.
• 3+ years direct experience as Design Quality Manager on major infrastructure/ transportation projects.
• Experience overseeing quality management activities for complex, multidisciplinary design programs.
• Strong understanding of engineering design processes, design reviews, QA and QC principles.
• Experience developing and implementing quality management systems, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams, project leadership, clients, and external stakeholders.

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 leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Quality assurance & control

Engineering design processes

Problem-solving

Communication

Mentorship

Education

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

Job description

Hill International, Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a senior Quality Manager to lead the Design Quality Management Program for a major transit infrastructure program.

You will oversee reviews, ensure deliverables meet requirements, and drive continuous improvement across design teams. The role requires 10+ years in related QA leadership on complex projects, strong collaboration with engineers, managers, and clients, and a proven track record of developing quality systems and metrics.