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Quality Manager

Hirani Engineering and Land Surveying, D.P.C., New York, NY, United States


Overview
Position

Job Title:

Quality Manager

Location:

Hirani New York City Office - New York, NY 10001 US (Primary)

Job Type:

Full-time

Category:

Construction

Travel:

25 - 50%

Job Description
Hirani Engineering & Land Surveying is seeking a Quality Manager to lead all quality-related functions across Design-Build projects. This individual will serve as the primary authority on quality matters, with responsibility for ensuring compliance across both design and construction in alignment with contract requirements, Quality Management Plans (QMP), and client expectations.

The Quality Manager will maintain a duty of care to the client, including agencies such as NYCHA, and will act as the central point of accountability for quality performance, reporting, and oversight.

Responsibilities

QUALITY LEADERSHIP & AUTHORITY: Serve as the designated Quality Manager with full authority over all quality-related matters

Ensure compliance with Design-Build plans, specifications, QMP, and contract requirements

Establish and enforce quality standards across all phases of the project

OVERSIGHT OF CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL: Provide oversight and direction to onsite Construction QC Managers (CQCMs)

Ensure QC activities align with project requirements and are consistently executed

Monitor overall quality performance and identify trends or recurring issues

STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION: Act as the primary quality liaison with NYCHA and other stakeholders

Review and provide feedback on QA/QC logs, including third-party observations

Participate in meetings and represent the organization on all quality-related matters

ISSUE IDENTIFICATION & RISK MANAGEMENT: Identify deficiencies, design discrepancies, constructability concerns, and quality risks

Enforce specifications and recommend corrective actions

Ensure timely resolution of non-conformance issues

REPORTING & DELIVERABLES: DAILY OVERSIGHT: Review field reports submitted by CQCMs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance

WEEKLY: Oversee and validate updates to the QC Deficiency Tracker

Monitor status of open items and ensure proper follow-up

MONTHLY: Prepare and/or review comprehensive monthly quality reports, including:

Summary of construction progress (materials, equipment, testing, startup, workmanship, fabrication)

Photo documentation of key activities and site conditions

Analysis of quality trends, risks, and corrective actions

Appendix including daily reports and deficiency logs

STAFFING & STRUCTURE: Oversee onsite QC team, including:

Minimum of two (2) Construction QC Managers (CQCMs) onsite daily (one per building)

Position may be partially remote, with responsibility for maintaining strong oversight of field operations

Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Quality Manager in construction or Design-Build environments

Experience with public sector projects (City, Municipal, or Federal) required

NYCHA experience strongly preferred or comparable public housing experience

Certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) (e.g., CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE) or ISO 9000 Lead Auditor certification (ANAB-accredited)

Strong knowledge of construction practices, specifications, and quality management systems

Proven experience managing documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements

Strong client-facing presence with the ability to engage with agencies and stakeholders

Experience with Procore or similar construction management platforms preferred

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