Transportation Quality Lead – Systems & Integration

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking a Quality Manager I for the Transportation Group in Chicago, IL. You will oversee QA/QC activities, coordinate with engineers and subcontractors, and ensure documentation and turnover packages meet project requirements.

Responsibilities include managing QC consultants, scheduling inspections, and promoting Right First-Time culture across Systems and Integration scopes.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with rail/transit standards (AREMA/IEEE/NFPA).
• Experience with systems integration and quality control in large infrastructure projects.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance and quality control activities for Systems and Integration work.
• Ensure quality plans, ITPs, procedures, and records are implemented and maintained.
• Lead audits, nonconformances, and lessons learned; coordinate with project teams and owners.

Skills

AREMA/IEEE/NFPA standards

KB/Alstom/Hitachi train systems

Lean & Six Sigma

Illinois driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking a Quality Manager I for the Transportation Group in Chicago, IL. You will oversee QA/QC activities, coordinate with engineers and subcontractors, and ensure documentation and turnover packages meet project requirements.

Responsibilities include managing QC consultants, scheduling inspections, and promoting Right First-Time culture across Systems and Integration scopes.