Quality Assurance Managers (Rail Transit & NYCT)

Position: Quality Assurance Managers (Rail Transit & NYCT) Location:Forest Hills, NYRemote Status: On-Site Job Id: 1506-781-2026 # of Openings: 1 Tectonic is actively seeking experienced, full-time Quality Assurance Managers for upcoming MTA Transit projects (NYC Transit, Metro North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, Staten Island Railway, Bus, etc.), as well as for upcoming NJ Transit and Amtrak projects!This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities to work on challenging and exciting high-profile projects!ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Perform QA reviews of submittals in accordance with project procedures and compliance; * Work with Project Managers, Resident Engineers, and Quality Managers to assist with performance monitoring and records maintenance of all project reviews and QA/QC reviews; * Create and maintain project audit schedule and perform all quality audits; * Issue corrective actions and monitor compliance and identify areas of improvement through ongoing QA process; * Monitor the effectiveness of the Company, owner, and contractor QA/QC programs and provide training and awareness activities as needed to support continuous quality improvement initiatives; * Attend and participate in project meetings, chair project quality meetings, and assist with project management as needed; * Implements and follows Company and project safety protocols; * All related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum of 8 years of related work experience, with thorough knowledge of construction inspections in civil and structural disciplines and testing techniques; * Demonstrated QA/QC or Quality Management experience in the construction industry is required; experience on past rail transit projects is highly preferred. * BS Degree in Engineering or a related field is strongly preferred; HS Diploma/Equivalent required; * Applicable ASQ certification(s) preferred; * Ability to understand and interpret written specifications, plans, and construction documents for work orders and build documents; * Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with clients, supervisors, and inspectors; * Detail-oriented, with decision making capability to identify non-conformance; * A valid, clean driver's license and personal vehicle to travel to job sites is preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently required to assume a stationary position, handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job and communicate about same. The employee is also regularly required to move around on project sites and within buildings and other structures, including ascending or descending the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning themselves appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment, frequently for prolonged periods of time. For rail transit projects, the job-site will often consist of hazards associated with an operating rail transit system, including but not limited to: trains traveling at high rates of speed adjacent to the work area, electrified third rail or catenary wire, stone ballast walking surfaces, track systems including running rail, concrete or creosote-soaked timber ties, and uneven ballast surfaces. The employee is regularly working in outdoor weather conditions, including exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, and precipitation.The employee will also communicate with colleagues, supervisors and clients utilizing Corporate and client e-mail and telephone systems. Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, and/or Company policy. The employee may occasionally be required to operate a computer, as well as other related office machinery, such as calculators, printers, and copy machines. This position also may require the regular operation of a motor-vehicle,