Quality Auditor – Gateway

• 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
• Ensure audits align with ISO 9001, FTA requirements, client requirements, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations
• Prepare audit plans, checklists, and sampling strategies
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the QMS and project-specific Quality Management Plans (QMPs)
• Verify implementation of documented procedures, processes, and controls
• Identify systemic gaps, trends, and recurring quality issues
• Audit compliance with FTA grant requirements and the FTA 15 Elements of a Project Management Plan
• Plan and execute audits related to Buy America/Build America (BABA) compliance, including sourcing, domestic content, supplier certifications, waivers, change control, records, and traceability
• Lead assessment and classification of nonconformances, observations, and opportunities for improvement
• Support root cause analysis and validation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Monitor corrective action effectiveness and escalated unresolved or repeated nonconformities
• Assess and communicate quality impacts on project risk, cost growth, and schedule performance
• Prepare audit reports for senior management, project leadership, and clients
• Present audit outcomes, risk exposures, and recommendations to leadership forums
• Track and report audit KPIs, trends, and closure status
• Provide subject matter expertise, guidance, and coaching on quality auditing, ISO standards, and compliance
• Interface with clients, certification bodies, regulators, and partners during audits
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to quality policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Promote a strong quality culture and ethical, independent audit practices

• 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 certification 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
• High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgment

Demonstrates expertise in risk-based auditing, ISO 9001 compliance, and quality management systems. Capable of leading complex audits, analyzing systemic risks, and providing actionable insights to enhance project quality and compliance.

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification
• Risk-Based Auditing
• Quality Management System (QMS) Implementation
• FTA 15 Elements Knowledge
• Audit Compliance with Buy America/Build America

• Quality Management
• Internal Audits
• External Audits
• Third-Party Audits
• Audit Planning
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Audit Reporting
• Systemic Risk Assessment
• Nonconformance Assessment

• Excellent Written Communication
• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Integrity
• Professional Judgment

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

• Quality Management
• Engineering
• Construction Management
• Infrastructure
• Professional Services
• Compliance
• Audit KPIs
• Quality Culture
• Continuous Improvement
• Ethical Audit Practices