Quality Control Project Engineer
- Compensation
- $100K–$140K / yr
- Location
- Chicago, IL, USA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum 5 years' experience in quality management, construction, testing & commissioning, or systems integration on transportation, rail, transit, or infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with AREMA, IEEE, NFPA, and transit agency standards.
- Familiar with KB/Alstom/Hitachi train control products.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing quality activities associated with communications, signaling, traction power, SCADA, facilities systems, or other complex infrastructure systems.
- Must possess ability to write and review reports.
- Knowledge and experience of working to FTA, IDOT, and ASTM standards.
- Proficiency in quality management through Document Control Systems.
- Has an ability to gather, analyze, evaluate, and take decisions based on facts.
- Well organized, flexible, detail-oriented and multi-tasked.
- Can deliver reports in an objective, clear, and comprehensive manner
- Valid Driving License to drive in the state of Illinois.
- Is good at building relationships and can influence effectively.
- Has good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Can demonstrate initiative and resilience.
- Quality subject matter expertise and proven track record in Quality Control.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management
- Certified as a Quality professional, e.g. ASQ certification or and ISO 9001 auditing certifications.
- Working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma would be an asset.
Full description
The CompanyVINCI Construction Grands Projets USA (formally VINCI Construction LLC) is a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets with its main office located in Alexandria, Virginia. The scope of the company is general contracting and construction work, along with any associated services related to large, selected Design and Build projects, either public or private for which it can bring clear and strong added value. We aim to develop engineering and construction services for large infrastructure projects in various parts in the United States and provide a highly skilled and competitive professional service in construction field.
Project Overview
The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue.
Learn more about the RLE project at the WVTCP-RLE website here!
Responsibilities:
As a Quality Control Project Engineer, you oversee quality assurance and quality control performed by Systems contractors, ensuring quality records, testing documentation, certifications, and turnover packages are complete, accurate, and compliant with project requirements. The position works closely with engineering, construction, systems integrators, and CTA representatives to maintain high-quality delivery across the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities are assigned by the Quality Manager, and will include but not be limited to the following:
- General:
- Apply the project rules and be proactive in terms of Health and Safety when visiting site or at the office.
- Support the implementation of the Quality Assurance & Quality Control Processes on the project.
- Manage and supervise the assigned QC consultants and schedule daily activities for inspectors and testers as needed.
- Coordinate with the construction area managers and the project engineers to schedule inspections for quality-related items as needed.
- Coordinate with construction forces for resolution of quality issues in field.
- Assist QC consultants with review and interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Participate in project closeout, punch list inspections, and project meetings, as needed.
- Build a good and collaborative relationship with all stakeholders, including the CTA Owner Representative Quality personnel.