Senior Construction Quality Manager at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Quality Manager to join the team for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project, a major infrastructure initiative in Los Angeles. This position offers the opportunity to work on a transformative public transit project while overseeing the quality management processes that ensure its successful delivery. As a Senior Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting METRO's Quality Management Oversight (QMO) program, which is designed to ensure compliance with METRO's project goals and promote continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

The Senior Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing a wide range of professional engineering activities within both field and office environments. Under the direction of METRO's Project Quality Manager and the CMSSC's Project Manager, the Senior Quality Manager will assist in the implementation of METRO's QMO Plan and Procedures. This includes conducting key assessments across various project stages, including design, construction, management plans, processes, and management system audits. The Senior Quality Manager will be involved in conducting assessments, reviewing contract documents, analyzing data, providing feedback to contractors, and collaborating on the resolution of quality-related issues. The role demands expertise in construction quality assurance and adherence to ISO 9001:2015 standards as well as U.S. Department of Transportation's FTA requirements.

Role Accountabilities:

• Assist METRO's Project Quality Manager and QMO Project Coordinator in the execution and oversight of the QMO Program for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project.
• Conduct and assist with assessments as outlined in the QMO Plan, including design reviews, construction assessments, management plan assessments, and process evaluations.
• Compile and contribute to the QMO Monthly Summary of Results reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity of findings.
• Review quality program submittals for compliance with contract documents and regulatory requirements.
• Provide quality assurance support to Construction Managers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to ensure project quality standards are met.
• Foster and maintain a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with METRO's safety rules, policies, and procedures throughout the project.
• Serve as a resource to mentor and guide junior quality staff, ensuring best practices and continuous improvement are embedded in the team's workflow.

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years' experience conducting quality audits and surveillance of engineering design and construction activities, with at least 3 years in a lead auditor capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in construction engineering, inspection, and testing for large infrastructure projects, including understanding of construction testing disciplines (e.g., welding, non-destructive testing, electrical design and testing, rail design and track components).
• Strong understanding of industry standards and codes, particularly as they relate to quality management systems for transportation infrastructure.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Valid California Class C driver's license.
• Proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing reports with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database management, and statistical analysis tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering license (PE).
• Certifications in quality assurance and inspection disciplines, such as:
  
  
  • American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT).
  • American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Weld Inspector.
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI) Level 1 certification.
  
  

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major transportation project that will have a lasting impact on the region's infrastructure. If you are a driven, detail-oriented professional with a passion for quality management in large-scale engineering projects, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Quality Manager position.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $197,600. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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