Quality Assurance Officers

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Auditor to support one of the most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States — the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing the construction work plans and regular reporting on compliance and environmental permitting requirements.
We are working as the Delivery Partner along with team members and selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The project encompasses the construction of a new, two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River, along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113-year-old North River Tunnel. This is more than just a job — it’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure program that will reshape rail transportation, drive sustainable economic growth, and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high-performing, multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high-profile projects in the world.
Develop and maintain a risk‑based annual audit program covering program functions, package design and construction execution, partners, and suppliers.
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.
Quality Management System (QMS) Assurance

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.
Audit compliance to Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) grant requirements and the FTA 15 Elements of a Project Management Plan (PMP), including interfaces between quality, risk, cost, schedule, procurement, and construction.
Material sourcing and domestic content requirements
Traceability from procurement through installation

Support root cause analysis and validation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
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.
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.
Contribute to updates of corporate quality policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
Promote a strong quality culture and ethical, independent audit practices across the organization.
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.
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, risk‑based auditing, and QMS implementation.
• Ability to assess complex systems, analyze root causes, and identify systemic risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level reporting.
• You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
medical
~ dental

~ EAP

• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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