Quality Manager

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking Quality Managers for large scale aviation projects in the NYC Metro Area. In this role the Quality Manager will be responsible for implementation of good practice quality control processes for client deliverables to achieve a quality product that meets the requirements of the various client project scopes. The role is based at our NY Office or client office location during program preconstruction with a major airport.

About Us  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?  

• Achieve quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic audits and reviews; prepare and complete gap analysis and audit plans; identify and resolve problems; complete audits; determine system improvements; develop and implement quality management systems, and possible training of client staff.
• Validate supplier quality management processes utilizing established procedures for validating client procedures; document evidence; determine operational and performance qualification; write and update quality assurance procedures.
• Maintain and improve quality by completing inspections compliance assessments, and staff interview; collaborating with other members of management to develop new means, methods, and training procedures.
• Plan and participate in visits to various field, offsite, vendor, manufacturing facilities, and office locations.
• Capable of supporting the preparation of project estimates and proposal and participating in client proposal review meetings.
• Update job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality management; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining professional networks and participating in professional organizations.
• Enhance the department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other responsibilities include monitoring the overall QA system for effectiveness and compliance to all system and procedures as well as client requirements. Preparing and revising internal system procedures to maintain compliance with relevant quality system standards.
• May perform such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
• Complexity: Work involves coordination, research, and problem solving on a variety of projects with unique or controversial problems, the solution of which has an important effect on major organization programs.
• Decision-making: Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. Actswithout su pervision on technical matters.
• Work direction given to others: Supervises and/or coordinates with other senior technical and support staff.

What will you contribute?  

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Construction Management, Business Management, Engineering or Technical field required plus a minimum four years’ experience in the field of quality control. Without a degree, eight years of related experience in the field of quality control.
• Must possess experience in quality assurance/control, developing QMS, and working with inspection/testing/product conformity.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to effectively conduct different types of audits in a professional, ethical, and objective manner using and interpreting applicable standards/requirements.
• Ability to effectively plan, develop, communicate, and execute an audit within a defined scope, including resource scheduling, conducting necessary meetings in performance of the audit and using appropriate auditing techniques.
• Ability to verify, document and communicate audit results, develop an audit report, and evaluate the effectiveness of a corrective action/follow-up.
• Understanding of how quality principles relate to business protocols and possess the ability to explain the importance of aligning QMS functions to the organization.
• Possess interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, conduct interviews, and make presentations effectively.
• Strong process and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and determine course of action.
• Strong ability to interact collaboratively with team members and clients.
• Good organizational and time management skills with ability to perform under pressure and to adjust to changing priorities.
• Strong networking, interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills required.
• Requires strong PC skills and ability to work in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Project).
• Strong knowledge of materials management systems preferred.
• Must have previous experience on large scale construction programs. Experience with aviation projects and/or programs withing the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s jurisdiction is highly preferred.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. 

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• PTO plus two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!  

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. 

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: 

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement 

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Expected compensation range is between $105,000 - $145,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.  

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws. 

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: 

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies