Quality Inspection Manager Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

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. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Inspector 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 conducting inspections, audits, documentation reviews, and collaborating with project teams to resolve quality issues.

We are working as the Delivery Partner along with team members and selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program - one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation - and is designed to strengthen mobility, enhance resiliency, and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.

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 vital infrastructure supports more than 200,000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.

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.

If you're seeking to make a meaningful, lasting impact - while advancing your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry - this is your moment.

Role Accountabilities:

Quality Assurance & Control

• Conduct inspections of construction activities, materials, and workmanship to verify compliance with project specifications, drawings, and standards.
• Support the implementation of the project's Quality Management Plan and related procedures.
• Perform quality audits of contractors and subcontractors to confirm adherence to package-specific quality processes and procedures.
• Review and verify contractor compliance with approved testing and inspection plans, including evaluation of test results and maintenance of up-to-date testing logs.

Documentation & Reporting

• Review quality documents from contractors and provide feedback and recommendations to project management and stakeholders.
• Maintain systematic, retrievable records of all testing, inspection, acceptance activities, and outstanding punch list items.
• Document any nonconforming work in Nonconformance Reports, verify completion of corrective actions, and monitor resolution of quality issues.
• Prepare and submit quality-related reports, including daily, monthly, and quarterly summaries as required.

Materials Testing & Inspection

• Coordinate and monitor materials testing required under project contracts, including off-site lab testing performed by independent testing organizations.
• Ensure that all materials used in construction meet specified standards and regulatory requirements.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with resident engineers, contractors, and other project team members to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement.
• Participate in meetings, technical briefings, and coordination sessions related to quality assurance and control.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all quality activities comply with federal, state, and local codes, standards, and permitting processes.
• Support the implementation of safety management plans and procedures as they relate to quality assurance.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality inspection, quality assurance, or construction management on large-scale infrastructure or transportation projects.
• ACI Material Testing certification and or NICET Level ll or greater. 

Key Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of construction methods, quality assurance processes, and materials testing.
• Familiarity with document control, inspection procedures, and quality management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic project management software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to take initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in the field and adapt to changing project needs.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local codes, standards, and permitting processes is a plus.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications: 

• Experience with federally funded projects and regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Experience working on tunnel, rail, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Deep Pile Foundation Experience
• Structural Steel 
• Viaducts and Bridgework
• Rebar installation for Mass Concrete.
• Environmental expertise (wetlands preferred)

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $155,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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