Transit Quality Assurance Lead

GFT.•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$110,000 - CA$160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Transit Quality Assurance Lead to join our Construction Services Group. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring occasional attendance to our Toronto and Mississauga offices and regular attendance to client sites in the Northern Greater Toronto Area, Newmarket and Uxbridge. At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Professional Engineer designation in Ontario.
Experience acting as “Engineer of Record” for Bridges and Structures.

Nice To Haves

15+ years experience.
Degree in Related Field Preferred.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to influence and coach cross-functional teams.
High attention to detail and integrity under pressure.
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Proficient with Construction Management software (ProCore, BlueBeam, Fieldwire, etc…)
Must possess a driver’s license to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

Report directly to the Construction Director and be responsible for building a comprehensive QC/QA team.
Recruit staff, bid new projects, and manage the QA team during day-to-day operations, working hand-in-hand with contractors and clients.
Actively participate in ongoing projects where the QC/QA team will observe and document contractor’s work conforms to contract requirements.
Maintain project files/documentation.
Compile and calculate quantities of work performed to be used in calculating monthly contractor payments.
Document progress and completed activities.
Interact with clients on a regular basis.
Create and Implement the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP) aligned with corporate standards, contract requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
Integrate quality requirements into project execution plans and contractor documentation.
Conduct supplier and subcontractor audits to verify compliance with ISO 9001 and project-specific standards.
Review and approve quality documentation, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and material certifications.
Lead risk-based quality planning and ensure early identification of non-conformances.
Oversee inspection and testing activities during construction and fabrication.
Ensure traceability, documentation, and record-keeping of all quality-related activities.
Manage the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
Liaise with the client’s quality representatives, independent verification bodies, and regulatory agencies.
Support engineering, procurement, and construction teams in implementing consistent quality practices.
Provide clear communication and reporting of quality performance to senior project management.
Implement lessons-learned and quality improvement initiatives.
Promote a “right first time” culture through training, awareness, and performance feedback.
Drive innovation in quality tools, processes, and technologies.
Act as Team Leader to manage field inspection team and interface with contractor and client QA/QC teams.
Plan and conduct Quality Control meetings, including preparatory and initial meetings and weekly QA/QC meetings.
Distribute preparatory and initial meetings checklist to the Owner within twenty-four (24) hours after the respective meetings.
Perform follow up meetings and distribute checklist accordingly.
Provide field reports and other Quality Control documentation (meeting minutes, etc.).
Meet all quality control requirements as indicated in each Contract Specification Sections.
Keep track of submittal logs and coordinate with Owner and Engineer to promptly resolve quality control issues.
Review all submittals per contract requirements and resolve issues with subcontractors promptly to meet Schedule.