Tunnel Quality Manager (Major Railway Tunnel Infrastructure Project – Hoboken, New Jersey, USA)

Protecnium is an international firm specializing in engineering and technical services, currently seeking a Tunnel Quality Manager for a major railway tunnel infrastructure project in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA (on-site position). The project involves major railway tunnel and underground infrastructure works with an estimated duration of 1 year. Continuity on other projects may be offered upon completion.

About the role

The Tunnel Quality Manager will develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan, overseeing all QA/QC activities for TBM excavation, precast segmental lining, waterproofing, grouting, cross passages, shafts, and associated civil works. The role ensures compliance with contractual requirements, approved drawings, technical specifications, and applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan.
• Lead and oversee QA/QC activities throughout tunnelling and associated civil works.
• Ensure quality compliance during TBM excavation activities.
• Oversee quality requirements for precast segmental lining, waterproofing, and grouting works.
• Manage quality control activities for cross passages, shafts, and other underground works.
• Supervise inspections and testing activities.
• Manage quality documentation, records, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Conduct quality audits and monitor compliance with project requirements.
• Implement and follow up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate closely with the client, designers, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction teams.

Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
• Strong experience in Quality Management and QA/QC within major civil infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience in tunnelling and underground construction projects.
• Knowledge of quality requirements for TBM excavation and tunnelling operations.
• Experience with precast segmental lining, waterproofing, grouting, shafts, and associated civil works.
• Strong knowledge of inspections, testing procedures, quality documentation, and non-conformance management.
• Experience conducting audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret contractual requirements, approved drawings, technical specifications, and applicable standards.
• Strong leadership, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• English proficiency: C1 (Advanced).

Schedule

Monday to Friday – 10 hours per day, including a 1-hour lunch break.

Benefits

• 22 paid vacation days + 5 working days of sick leave (100% salary).
• Round-trip flight at the beginning and end of the project if necessary.
• 15 days of hotel accommodation if necessary.
• Vehicle provided for work-related travel.
• Gas provided for work-related travel.
• Company laptop and phone provided.
• Private medical insurance: 50% covered by the company.