What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer - MTA Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 position at PACO Group?
COMPANY OVERVIEW
PACO Group, Inc. is a nationally recognized CM/PM firm that partners with public owners to deliver complex transportation programs. For the MTA’s Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 extension, PACO staff will embed within the integrated Project Management Team to help keep the multi-contract effort safe, on schedule, and within budget.
Project Overview:
The Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Project is a major infrastructure undertaking to extend the Q Line service in Manhattan. The project will be delivered through multiple, overlapping design and construction contracts. The Project Management Consultant (PMC) will be a vital part of an integrated Project Management Team (PMT) responsible for administering, managing, and ensuring the successful completion of the project safely, on schedule, and within budget.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This full-time, on-site contract role supports the Project Management Consultant in Manhattan. The Quality Engineer develops, implements, and stewards the program’s Quality Management Plan, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, Federal Transit Administration, and owner requirements while fostering a continuous-improvement culture across the multi-year project.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and proactively manage the program-level Quality Management Plan with client and design-build leadership, meeting all agency and ISO requirements.
• Review and approve subconsultant quality plans; monitor conformance and report compliance metrics to client and PM leadership.
• Partner with project teams to introduce technologies and processes that streamline quality data capture and reporting.
• Establish and track quality performance metrics; deliver targeted training to elevate project-wide quality culture.
• Lead risk-based quality audits and corrective-action programs, identifying systemic issues and driving continuous improvement.
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Expert knowledge of ISO 9001 and FTA Quality Management System requirements for major capital programs.
• Proven ability to perform comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation within large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative leadership that builds alignment among owners, consultants, contractors, and field staff.
SOFTWARE / TOOL PROFICIENCY
• ISO 9001-compliant Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Audit management platforms (e.g., TrackWise, Intelex)
• Microsoft Excel & Power BI for KPI dashboards
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Civil or Industrial Engineering—or 12 years’ relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 8 years managing quality programs, including planning, design, and construction audits.
• Registered Professional Engineer, ASQ CQA/CMQ/OE, PMP, DBIA, or CMAA certification preferred.
BENEFITS:
401(k) and 401(k) Employer Matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Assistance
PACO Group, Inc. is committed to furthering opportunities for everyone in the national construction market. The firm periodically reaffirms this commitment through an active affirmative action plan. It provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees without unlawful discrimination regarding race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or citizenship status. As an equal opportunity employer, we have recruited, hired, promoted, and retained an ethnically and socially diverse professional staff. Our efforts to date have produced a multidisciplinary workforce—a record of diversity that extends to the highest levels of the firm's management.
