Quality Specialist - Confidential Client
The Quality Specialist at Confidential Client is responsible for coordinating and documenting quality control and assurance activities in transit and rail system projects. This role involves performing inspections and tests, managing supplier quality, and ensuring compliance with project quality requirements while maintaining safety and ethical standards. The position requires travel and relocation, supporting construction quality across various North American project sites.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Transportation — Rail & Transit Construction.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position Overview
As a Quality Specialist, you will coordinate, document, and report quality control and quality assurance activities for Confidential Client projects in rail and transit construction. This role may require witnessing and performing quality control inspections and tests and providing required documentation for assigned areas or disciplines on a project. This is a field- or shop-based position.
District Overview
Confidential Client is a leading contractor in rail and transit systems construction and maintenance across North America. The client specializes in Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), signaling and train control, communications, and control centers. The organization emphasizes training, career development, and in-house technical expertise to deliver projects efficiently and safely.
Location
We deploy teams where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Candidates should be willing to travel and relocate initially and as work requires throughout their careers.
Responsibilities
- Understand project scope, applicable quality requirements, and quality plans
- Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules and production goals
- Address client quality concerns and maintain transparent communication
- Collaborate with operations to develop work packs identifying inspections, tests, and required documentation
- Review work packs for readiness prior to pre-activity meetings and construction execution
- Manage source and receiving inspections for permanent materials and equipment
- Evaluate supplier quality documentation for contract compliance
- Monitor and forecast costs for third-party inspection and testing services and report trends
- Perform inspections and tests as directed, ensuring compliance with required frequency and standards
- Conduct verification inspections for designated risk levels and document acceptance
- Prepare and maintain inspection/test reports and quality records
- Review and approve inspection and test results for compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards
- Communicate test results to the project team with complete and accurate documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field (0–2 years of experience)
- Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred
- Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus
- Working knowledge of trades, disciplines, and associated inspection/testing techniques preferred
- Highly motivated, strong initiative, and commitment to quality workmanship
- Demonstrated integrity and strong ethical standards
- Passion for safety and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
Other Requirements
- Regular, reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines
- Professional communication and interaction with supervisors, team members, and clients
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, safety warnings, and equipment procedures
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required by project schedules
- Willingness to work at various locations and under varying environmental conditions
- Openings may fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions
Compensation & Benefits
Base Compensation: $77,000/yr - $87,000/yr (actual compensation may vary based on education, experience, skillset, and location).
Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (for eligible employees and dependents), voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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