Quality Auditor - Gateway

Arcadis•New York, NY

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Auditor to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), a critical infrastructure initiative. In this role, you will review construction work plans and report on compliance and environmental permitting requirements. Arcadis is the Delivery Partner for the Gateway Development Commission on this transformative project, which aims to strengthen mobility, enhance resiliency, and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor. The HTP involves constructing a new rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River and rehabilitating the existing North River Tunnel. This project is vital for over 200,000 daily passengers and serves as a backbone for economic activity between New York and New Jersey. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure program, reshape rail transportation, drive sustainable economic growth, and improve regional accessibility. You will be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team delivering excellence on a technically complex and high-profile project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, Business, or related discipline.
8+ years of progressive experience in quality management, auditing, or compliance, preferably in engineering, infrastructure, construction, or professional services environments.
Demonstrated experience leading audits on complex projects or multi-location organizations.
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (required or strongly preferred)
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent (preferred)
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, risk-based auditing, and QMS implementation.
Working knowledge of FTA 15 Elements and Buy America/Build America requirements
Ability to assess complex systems, analyze root causes, and identify systemic risks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge non-compliance constructively.
High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a risk-based annual audit program covering program functions, package design and construction execution, partners, and suppliers.
Plan, lead, and conduct internal, external, and third-party audits, ensuring objectivity and independence.
Ensure audits align with ISO 9001, FTA requirements, client requirements, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations.
Prepare audit plans, checklists, and sampling strategies appropriate to project complexity and risk profile.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the QMS and project-specific Quality Management Plans (QMPs).
Verify implementation of documented procedures, processes, and controls across operational and project activities.
Identify systemic gaps, trends, and recurring issues impacting quality performance.
Audit compliance to Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) grant requirements and the FTA 15 Elements of a Project Management Plan (PMP), including interfaces between quality, risk, cost, schedule, procurement, and construction.
Plan and execute audits related to But America /Build America (BABA) compliance, including material sourcing, domestic content requirements, supplier certifications, waiver applicability, and control of changes.
Lead assessment and classification of nonconformances, observations, and opportunities for improvement (OFIs).
Support root cause analysis and validation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions and escalate unresolved or repeated nonconformities.
Assess and communicate potential impacts of identified quality issues on project risk, cost growth, and schedule performance, consistent with FTA oversight expectations.
Prepare clear, concise audit reports for senior management, project leadership, and clients.
Present audit outcomes, risk exposures, and improvement recommendations to leadership forums.
Track and report audit KPIs, trends, and closure status.
Act as a subject matter expert on quality auditing, ISO standards, and compliance expectations.
Provide guidance and coaching to project and functional teams on audit readiness and quality best practices.
Interface with clients, certification bodies, regulators, and partners during audits.
Support continuous improvement initiatives driven by audit findings and lessons learned.
Contribute to updates of corporate quality policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
Promote a strong quality culture and ethical, independent audit practices across the organization.