Quality Auditor | Hudson Tunnel Project at Platinum Global Talent Solutions in New Jersey, New Jersey, United States

Job description

• About the job Quality Auditor | Hudson Tunnel Project
• This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Auditor looking to work on the most challenging, high-profile and innovative projects. If you're an ambitious professional who thrives in a client-facing role and enjoys delivering solutions that drive project success, we encourage you to apply.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Required

• ISO 9001
• Risk-based auditing
• QMS implementation
• FTA 15 Elements
• Buy America/Build America requirements
• Audit planning and execution
• Root cause analysis
• Systemic risk identification
• Executive level reporting
• Stakeholder management
• Communication skills

Preferred

• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work in a client-facing role delivering significant and impactful capital projects.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with the opportunity for growth in your career
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability Insurance, 401(k).
• The estimated starting salary for this position is $150k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.