Lead Construction Quality Assurance Analyst - 90302605 - Philadelphia

Amtrak•Philadelphia, PA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports compliance with Capital Delivery project management policies, procedures, and best practice. The Lead Project\Construction Quality Assurance Analyst identifies process improvement actions. This role is responsible for analyzing work processes and systems, improve project outcomes, attain effective reporting on projects and portfolios, promote financial stewardship, and increase project delivery output.

Requirements

Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience in a quality control and\or assurance function and a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, or 10 years' experience without a degree.
Valid Driver's License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related functions.
Must have work authorization in the United States.
Lean Six Sigma or process improvement training, certification, and/ or experience
Experienced in use of statistical analysis tools (Excel, SPSS, EngineRoom)
Familiarity with project management methods, techniques, standards, and best practices
Experience drafting technical documents such as standard practices, technical specifications, procedures, or policies
Ability to clearly organize and present reports, and other related technical information to upper management
Experienced in developing and delivering training
Demonstrated proficiency in implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes and standards within construction projects.
Ability to develop audit plans, conduct compliance audits, and assess adherence to project management policies, procedures, and best practices.
Proven track record of identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities in project execution and management processes.
Strong understanding of project management principles, including scope development, scheduling, and resource allocation, to support corrective actions and improvements.
Skill in conducting data integrity checks, performing quality assurance on project data, and generating reports to track project performance and outcomes.
Experience in developing and delivering training programs to project teams on quality assurance practices, project management tools, and procedural changes.
Excellent oral and written communication abilities to effectively collaborate with diverse project teams, present findings and recommendations to management, and facilitate training sessions.
Proficiency in critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making to address project challenges, resolve issues, and implement effective solutions.
Strong technical knowledge and understanding of construction processes, materials, and industry standards relevant to quality assurance in construction projects.
Ability to lead and mentor a team of quality assurance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in project delivery.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.
ASQ\Six Sigma certification
Proficient in applied statistics and design of experiments
Familiarity with Primavera P6/SAP and other project management systems/ tools.
Construction industry experience

Responsibilities

Prepare audit/compliance plans with sampling and test design for process measurement.
Conduct audits, surveys, and performance reviews to ensure compliance with policies and best practices.
Identify and recommend improvement opportunities across various management levels.
Support development of corrective action scopes and monitor implementation.
Conduct process mapping, quality checks, and audits to ensure data integrity and support data initiatives.
Apply disciplined quality management common in manufacturing to construction projects.
Identify gaps and inefficiencies and presents recommended improvement opportunities at various levels of management
Supports development of scope for corrective action or improvement projects
Track and monitor (or implement) corrective / preventive actions
Conduct process and value mapping activities
Supports data integrity by planning and performing quality checks and audits on project /portfolio data
Develops and maintains instructions, policies, procedures, and standards related to project management or project controls.
Develops and delivers training pursuant to department and/or program goals, to include policy, procedure, business process, or tool changes.
Perform any other tasks to support quality assurance and process improvement of the Capital Delivery practices, systems, tools, and data (e.g., training, research, ad-hoc compliance checks, data quality checks, root cause analysis, sensitivity analysis, pareto studies, etc.).