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Quality Assurance Manager

@ RailWorks

Surrey, BC · Abbotsford, BC

3+ years experience
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Overview

RailWorks is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality management for rail and construction projects. The role develops and maintains the quality management system, audits suppliers and subcontractors, approves materials and products, and trains personnel. The posting states a salary of $110,000 to $130,000 per year, health and dental benefits, an RRSP match, and an employee assistance program.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain the quality management system and plans
  • Audit internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Approve materials, in-process work and finished products
  • Report quality trends and issues to management
  • Train personnel on quality procedures

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent quality management experience
  • Minimum three years in a quality management position
  • Railroad, transit or construction experience preferred
  • Quality management systems certification preferred
  • Ability to read electrical construction specifications and plans

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement planEmployee assistance
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors

Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-31

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Job details

SeniorityManager
DepartmentQuality assurance
Experience3+ years
Manages peopleYes
Scheduleovertime
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness

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RailWorks

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North America's leading provider of rail infrastructure solutions

Full company description

RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada. As a company, RailWorks believes that great work comes from commitment – commitment to quality, commitment to consistency, commitment to safety. When we commit to better work, we’re not just doing well by our customers; we’re also protecting the people important to us and paying homage to a long history of world-class service. What We Do: - Rail Construction & Maintenance - Signals & Communications - Steel ties and turnouts via our NARSTCO division - Maintenance of Way services Our Customers: - Transit authorities and transportation agencies/departments - Railroads of all sizes - Passenger and commuter rail lines - Private industries serviced by rail

LinkedIn followers
35,347
People associated on LinkedIn
804
Reported office locations
  • 5 Penn Plaza, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10001, US
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Railroad
  • Transportation
  • Construction, repair and maintenance
Other recorded names
  • RailWorks
  • RailWorks Corporation
Specialties
  • Rail Track Construction
  • Maintenance and Rehabilitation
  • Transit Systems Contracting
  • Signals and Communications
  • and Steel ties
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Reported total investment
0

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RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada. As a company, RailWorks believes that great work comes from commitment – commitment to quality, commitment to consistency, commitment to safety. When we commit to better work, we’re not just doing well by our customers; we’re also protecting the people important to us and paying…

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersNew York, NY
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1998
SpecialtiesRail Track ConstructionMaintenance and RehabilitationTransit Systems ContractingSignals and Communicationsand Steel ties
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Job description

Job ID: 20158

Benefits Offering

  • Health & Dental Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer RRSP match
  • Competitive Time Off Policy

Compensation

$110,000 - $130,000 per year

Position Summary

The QA/QC Manager serves as the primary contact for all quality related items and issues associated with the project and plans, performs directs and supervises all quality functions.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

  • Develop Quality Management Systems (QMS) for project, including quality management plans(s) and procedures
  • Maintain and ensure effective implementation of the QMS
  • Guide the project through effective implementation of quality management plan(s) and procedures
  • Review contracts for appropriate QA/QC program requirements
  • Review other quality related plans and implement quality procedures
  • Identify quality trends and issues to management
  • Report status of quality issues to management for routine progress and project status reports
  • Monitor contractor quality assurance and quality control programs
  • Coordinate resolution of quality issues
  • Conduct quality audits internally, on suppliers and specialist subcontractors, and ensure that audit recommendations are implemented
  • Document inspection results by completion of reports and logs; summarize re-work and waste; input data into quality database
  • Approve incoming materials by confirmation of specifications; conduct visual and measurement tests; reject and return unacceptable materials
  • Approve in-process production by confirmation of specifications; conducts visual and measurement tests; communicate required adjustments to production supervisor
  • Approve finished products by confirmation of specifications; conduct visual and measurement tests; return products for rework; confirm rework
  • Interface with Client(s) Quality management personnel to resolve quality issues
  • Represent LKCNT on quality issues at meetings
  • Provide training of personnel to ensure awareness of quality procedures and specific responsibilities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or a combined total of not less than four years of college level education, training, and/or technical experience of such nature and extent that, taken in conjunction with any private study, evidences a good understanding of quality management requirements and practices, and their application and us on construction projects
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a quality management position
  • Railroad/transit/construction work experience preferred with related certifications and training
  • Quality Management Systems Certification preferred
  • Ability to read/reference electrical construction specifications and plans
  • Strong organizational, communication and analytical skills and ability to communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
  • Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Strong team orientation, ability to build collaborative relationships with all project personnel

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines
  • Works in an office environment
  • Frequently sits for long periods of time
  • Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
  • May require occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

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