Transportation Project Quality Manager
HDR, Vienna, VA, United States
Transportation Project Quality Manager
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR has an outstanding career opportunity for an experienced professional to serve in a leadership position as Senior Project Quality Manager in HDR's Mid-Atlantic Transportation Business Group. The Senior Project Quality Manager will serve as member of project team that assists in the development and maintenance of project-specific Quality Management Plans and works in close cooperation with the Program/Project Manager and discipline leads for monitoring and oversight of project quality activities. In the role of a Transportation Project Quality Manager, we'll count on you to:
Monitor QM needs for Area projects/programs
Work with Program/Project Managers to assess and incorporate lessons learned and client feedback from project reviews and client meetings
Report production risk areas to the Program/Project Manager and Regional Quality Director
Provide internal and external project reporting on quality-related activities, issues, and corrective actions
Verify adequacy of project quality activities
Establish project quality processes and monitor implementation and effectiveness of those processes
Monitor implementation of company standards and practices as appropriate
Effectively implement and use company, client or regulatory document management expectations
Manage quality schedule, and ensure coordination between design discipline reviews
Manage quality review and comment resolution process (schedule meetings with reviewers, negotiate mutually acceptable resolutions, escalate disputed issues, and track open comments to closure)
Assist in identifying and documenting issues that may cause, or contribute to, deviations from planned/expected outcomes and develop corrective action plans to address issues
Oversee subconsultant quality activities and deliverable review; audit subconsultant quality activities as appropriate
Support project conformance reviews in accordance with company QMS
Support training of project/program staff on project QMP/PMP requirements
Verify that project teams have team members with right experience and capability
Lead QA/QC-related discussions during project team meetings
Management of the quality efforts for a multi-disciplinary team with subconsultants contributing significantly to the overall design package
Management of a metric-driven quality program with significant, formal client involvement and project auditing
Support typical for projects with construction value generally in the range of $50M to $500M
Participate as a member of the Area Business Group Leadership Team
Be committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values
Additional activities may include:
May be requested to develop and manage an independent QMS for JV or mega-projects
Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of large multidiscipline projects, programs, or tasks
Manage and coordinate several projects concurrently
Serve as a PIC, Project Sponsor, Client Manager for select projects and clients
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field
Certification to applicable country quality management professional certification (e.g., ASQ CMQ/OE, CQA, CQE)
Experience with Transportation Clients based in the Mid-Atlantic Market, such as VDOT, DDOT, WMATA, MDOT, etc.
Quality management professional certification (e.g., ASQ CMQ/OE, CQA, CQE)
Ability to interact with various design teams
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Required Qualifications:
Professional Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 10 years in similar consulting industry and at least 8 years in specific technical area covered
Deep understanding of QMS fundamentals
Proven skills in the areas of Project Management and/or Quality Management projects
Strong verbal and written communication with investigative interview experience and project QM software systems
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Fulton, Maryland: $106,568 - $152,240; Washington, DC: $116,256 - $166,080
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR has an outstanding career opportunity for an experienced professional to serve in a leadership position as Senior Project Quality Manager in HDR's Mid-Atlantic Transportation Business Group. The Senior Project Quality Manager will serve as member of project team that assists in the development and maintenance of project-specific Quality Management Plans and works in close cooperation with the Program/Project Manager and discipline leads for monitoring and oversight of project quality activities. In the role of a Transportation Project Quality Manager, we'll count on you to:
Monitor QM needs for Area projects/programs
Work with Program/Project Managers to assess and incorporate lessons learned and client feedback from project reviews and client meetings
Report production risk areas to the Program/Project Manager and Regional Quality Director
Provide internal and external project reporting on quality-related activities, issues, and corrective actions
Verify adequacy of project quality activities
Establish project quality processes and monitor implementation and effectiveness of those processes
Monitor implementation of company standards and practices as appropriate
Effectively implement and use company, client or regulatory document management expectations
Manage quality schedule, and ensure coordination between design discipline reviews
Manage quality review and comment resolution process (schedule meetings with reviewers, negotiate mutually acceptable resolutions, escalate disputed issues, and track open comments to closure)
Assist in identifying and documenting issues that may cause, or contribute to, deviations from planned/expected outcomes and develop corrective action plans to address issues
Oversee subconsultant quality activities and deliverable review; audit subconsultant quality activities as appropriate
Support project conformance reviews in accordance with company QMS
Support training of project/program staff on project QMP/PMP requirements
Verify that project teams have team members with right experience and capability
Lead QA/QC-related discussions during project team meetings
Management of the quality efforts for a multi-disciplinary team with subconsultants contributing significantly to the overall design package
Management of a metric-driven quality program with significant, formal client involvement and project auditing
Support typical for projects with construction value generally in the range of $50M to $500M
Participate as a member of the Area Business Group Leadership Team
Be committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values
Additional activities may include:
May be requested to develop and manage an independent QMS for JV or mega-projects
Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of large multidiscipline projects, programs, or tasks
Manage and coordinate several projects concurrently
Serve as a PIC, Project Sponsor, Client Manager for select projects and clients
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field
Certification to applicable country quality management professional certification (e.g., ASQ CMQ/OE, CQA, CQE)
Experience with Transportation Clients based in the Mid-Atlantic Market, such as VDOT, DDOT, WMATA, MDOT, etc.
Quality management professional certification (e.g., ASQ CMQ/OE, CQA, CQE)
Ability to interact with various design teams
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Required Qualifications:
Professional Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 10 years in similar consulting industry and at least 8 years in specific technical area covered
Deep understanding of QMS fundamentals
Proven skills in the areas of Project Management and/or Quality Management projects
Strong verbal and written communication with investigative interview experience and project QM software systems
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Fulton, Maryland: $106,568 - $152,240; Washington, DC: $116,256 - $166,080
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.