Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Chief Quality Manager to join our team in San Francisco, CA.

About Us:

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

How will you contribute to the team?  

Manage the quality control processes for client deliverables to achieve a quality product that meets the requirements of the various client project scopes.

Achieve quality assurance operational objectives by managing projects and teams delivering validation of information and analysis on strategic audits and reviews; reviewing and approving Gap analysis and audit plans; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits when required; development and implementation of a QMS and system solutions, and training or directing the training of Client staff.

Validate Supplier quality management systems utilizing established procedures for validating client procedures; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures.

Manage a project and/or project team to deliver quality inspections compliance assessments, and staff interviews; vendor assessments; collaborating with other members of management to develop new means and methods and training procedures.

Plan and participate in visits to various field, offsite, vendor, manufacturing facilities, and office locations.

Prepare detailed Project estimates and proposals and leading client proposals and business development meetings.

Prepare project commercial reviews and risk assessment for business opportunities.

Involved in developments in quality management and compliance standards within the industry; participates in educational opportunities; maintaining professional networks and participating in professional organizations.

Participates in Business Development and client engagement activities; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Other responsibilities include monitoring the overall QA system for effectiveness and compliance to all system and procedures as well as Client requirements.

Preparing and revising internal system procedures to maintain compliance with relevant quality system standards.

May perform such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Work involves coordination, research and problem solving on a variety of projects with unique or controversial problems, the solution of which has an important effect on major organization programs.

Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

Acts independently on technical matters.

Supervises and/or coordinates with other senior technical and support staff.

What will you contribute?  

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management, Construction Management or Business Management, Engineering or Technical field required plus a minimum of fifteen years’ experience in the field of quality control. Master’s degree preferred. Without a degree, twenty years of related experience in the field of quality control.

 Must possess experience in quality assurance/control, developing QMS, working with supply chain/procurement and inspection/testing/product conformity.

Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills and knowledge of Project Management (IT/IS)

systems required.

Strong networking, interpersonal, teamwork, collaboration skills required.

Possess and ability to effectively conduct different types of audits in a professional, ethical, and objective manner using and interpreting applicable standards/requirements. Ability to manage and execute an audit and teams of auditors within a defined scope, including resource scheduling, conducting necessary meetings in performance of the audit, and using appropriate auditing techniques.

Expert understanding of how quality principles relate to business protocols and possess the ability to explain the importance of aligning QMS functions to the organization. Possess interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, conduct interviews and make presentations effectively.

Strong process and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and determine course of action. Strong ability to effectively manage teams and collaborate with clients. Strong organizational and time a management skill with ability to perform under pressure and to adjust to changing priorities.

Requires strong PC skills and ability to work in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Project). Strong knowledge of materials management systems preferred.

 API certified or has working knowledge and experience with API Quality and Product Standards.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis: AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. 

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

Competitive salaryFlexible work schedulesGroup InsurancePTO plus two Floating HolidaysPaid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging ProfessionalsA Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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Expected compensation range is between $150,000 - $178,726. annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.  This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City.

AtkinsRéalis believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products; accessing confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other AtkinsRéalis employees and interacting with AtkinsRéalis clients including government property or ports.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies