Design Quality Manager, Alternative Delivery

AECOM•Calgary, AB

8d•CA$95,000 - CA$150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM Calgary is seeking a Design Quality Manager to support the Alternative Delivery projects in Canada. This role involves providing technical supervision for quality-related projects, leading quality assurance and control functions, and developing and implementing quality systems and procedures. The position requires applying advanced quality theories to solve complex technical challenges, reviewing project processes, evaluating supplier performance, and offering technical guidance to junior staff. The Design Quality Manager will also maintain the project-specific Design Quality Management Plan and relevant training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical engineering) plus 6+ years of experience managing quality for infrastructure design projects or technical diploma plus 8+ years of relevant experience.
Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing design quality assurance/quality control on large infrastructure or transit design projects (e.g., LRT, rail, or major roadway).
Familiarity with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, CSA, or applicable provincial transportation authority standards).
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada, or eligibility to obtain it.
Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.
Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination and quality workflows.
Experience working with contractors, consultants, and government stakeholders in a quality leadership role.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence design teams toward quality-driven results.
Ability to provide ongoing design quality training to design teams.
Proficiency in quality management systems and software tools used for tracking NCRs, audits, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Under general direction, provides technical supervision for quality-related projects or major phases of significant quality initiatives, coordinating efforts of technical support staff as needed.
Applies broad expertise to deliver key quality assignments effectively and efficiently.
Leads quality assurance and quality control functions within assigned program(s) or project area(s), ensuring design, procurement, and installation meet both client and AECOM quality standards.
Provides leadership in the development and implementation of quality systems, procedures, proposals, and related initiatives.
Applies advanced quality assurance/control theories and research methodologies to solve complex, cutting-edge technical challenges.
Assesses and plans technical approaches to problems, organizing resources to develop effective solutions to complex quality issues.
Reviews project processes and assesses outcomes to ensure quality objectives are met.
Evaluates supplier capabilities and performance in delivering required products and services.
Makes frequent decisions based on sound engineering principles and professional judgment.
Conducts investigations and quality testing of moderate to high complexity.
Offers technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
Maintains the revisions to the project specific Design Quality Management Plan and relevant training.