Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day!

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to motivate change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients, and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. 

Who are we looking for?   

GHD has a new and exciting opportunity for a Regional Quality Manager in California or Arizona. 

The Regional Quality Manager operates within an Enterprise-wide Quality Management team and is responsible for delivering Enterprise Quality Management objectives across a few offices in Western US & Western Canada regions. 

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you:  

• Acting as a trusted advisor, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization. Seeking opportunities to influence discipline and operational leaders, offering guidance and support in implementing quality practices.  
• Identifying opportunities to collaborate with connected business disciplines and operations to strengthen quality culture and further our ambition to becoming a Top Quartile performance organization.  
• Partnering with other disciplines such as project delivery, finance, HSE and client services, to integrate quality management practices across all functions.  
• Working closely with the Project Delivery function (e.g. PMO) to enhance understanding and in partnership with PMO and operations, conduct investigations into trends and findings from themed and project audits and recommend solutions for improvement.  
• Leading enterprise and regional quality initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and achieve quality objectives, promoting a culture of quality excellence and accountability. 
• Leading and coordinating local efforts to assist the maintenance of GHD’s ISO 9001 certification. 
• Presenting reports on Quality performance and continual improvement at the regional level. 
• Travel within US and Canada, as required (approximately 5-10% of the time) 

What you will bring to the team: 

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), or equivalent 
• Quality Assurance qualification and knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems requirements. 
• 10 years of experience in a consulting, engineering, or project management environment with proven experience in stakeholder management and improving performance. 
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on QMS initiatives including undertaking quality reviews and audits. 
• Working knowledge of project control procedures, SOPs, and regulations. 
• Proven relationship building, coaching, networking, and negotiation skills with an ability to influence. 
• Experience in change management with a record of effectively managing the implementation and adherence of procedures. 
• Experience in developing and delivery of internal reporting, insights, analyzing, and monitoring tools. 
• High level analytical skills, sound judgement, and decisiveness in problem solving. 

The salary range for this position is $93,270 to $156,200 depending on experience and location. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.  

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment is just getting started and may be used during the hiring process to improve efficiency and fairness. While AI may support some steps throughout the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

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As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.