Transportation Project Quality Manager

HDR · Virginia Beach, VA · 3 wk ago

On-siteConsulting$107k–$152k/yrFull-time

Primary Responsibilities

Monitor QM needs for Area projects/programs
Work with Program/Project Managers to assess and incorporate lessons learned and client feedback from project reviews and client meetings
Report production risk areas to the Program/Project Manager and Regional Quality Director
Provide internal and external project reporting on quality-related activities, issues, and corrective actions
Verify adequacy of project quality activities
Establish project quality processes and monitor implementation and effectiveness of those processes
Maintain quality schedule and ensure coordination between design discipline reviews
Manage quality review and comment resolution process (schedule meetings with reviewers, negotiate mutually acceptable resolutions, escalate disputed issues, and track open comments to closure)
Avoidance of issues that may cause, or contribute to, deviations from planned/expected outcomes and develop corrective action plans to address issues
Oversee subconsultant quality activities and deliverable review; audit subconsultant quality activities as appropriate
Support project conformance reviews in accordance with company QMSS
Verify that project teams have team members with right experience and capability
Lead QA/QC-related discussions during project team meetings
Manage the quality efforts for a multi-disciplinary team with subconsultants contributing significantly to the overall design package
Manage a metric-driven quality program with significant, formal client involvement and project auditing
Avoidance of typical for projects with construction value generally in the range of $50M to $500M

Additional Activities

May be requested to develop and manage an independent QMS for JV or mega-projects
Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of large multidiscipline projects, programs, or tasks
Manage and coordinate several projects concurrently
Serve as a PIC, Project Sponsor, Client Manager for select projects and clients

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field
Certification to applicable country quality management professional certification (e.g., ASQ CMQ/OE, CQA, CQE)
Experience with Transportation Clients based in the Mid-Atlantic Market, such as VDOT, DDOT, WMATA, MDOT, etc.

Required Qualifications

Professional Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 10 years in similar consulting industry and at least 8 years in specific technical area covered
Deep understanding of QMS fundamentals
Proven skills in the areas of Project Management and/or Quality Management projects
Strong verbal and written communication with investigative interview experience and project QM software systems

What We Believe

We believe that HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Location and Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Fulton, Maryland: $106,568 - $152,240; Washington, DC: $116,256 - $166,080

About the Role

The Senior Project Quality Manager will serve as member of project team that assists in the development and maintenance of project-specific Quality Management Plans and works in close cooperation with the Program/Project Manager and discipline leads for monitoring and oversight of project quality activities.

Skills

Our commitment to quality, improvement, and HDR values.

Benefits

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.