Quality Specialist (Construction)

Department: Construction Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 / year

Description

A great place to work and grow, Naik Group is a dynamic, multi-discipline engineering company with offices in New York and New Jersey. Our continued growth in this highly competitive market is evidence of the trust and value clients place in our services’ quality and timeliness. Included in the full range of professional services we offer are Bridge/ Structural Design & Inspection, Highway/Roadway Engineering, Civil/Site Engineering, Traffic Engineering/ITS, Utility Engineering, Construction Management & Inspection, Design Build, Survey, Right of Way, and High Definition 3-D Laser Scanning. Our principals take considerable pride in their approach to the firm’s management, offering services like that of a large organization while demonstrating the personal client and consultant relationship of a small firm.

Naik Group is seeking a Quality Specialist to support complex public-sector infrastructure and transportation projects throughout NYC and Tri-State region.

This role will work on projects with agencies such as the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), and other state and municipal clients.

The ideal candidate has hands-on construction QA/QC experience, strong knowledge of public agency standards, and the ability to implement and maintain project-specific Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) in active field environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Project Quality Management Plans (QMPs) in alignment with client and agency requirements.
• Monitor compliance with NYC public agency standards (e.g., DOT, transit, and other city/state authorities).
• Conduct audits, inspections, and field verifications to ensure work meets contract documents and regulatory requirements.
• Track and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Coordinate quality documentation including submittals, test reports, material certifications, and closeout packages.
• Support internal and external audits, including agency and third-party reviews.
• Collaborate with construction managers, resident engineers, inspectors, and design teams to resolve quality issues.
• Review contractor quality control procedures and monitor adherence to approved plans.
• Maintain document control systems and ensure accurate project recordkeeping.
• Assist in preparing reports for agency stakeholders and executive leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance/quality control within construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• ASQ, ACI, ICC, NACE, AWS certifications are preferred.
• Direct experience working on NYC public agency projects (e.g., transportation, transit, roadway, bridge, or utility infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of construction specifications, contract documents, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with field inspections, documentation review, and corrective action tracking.
• Proficiency with document management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment 
  
  

Benefits

Naik offers a competitive compensation package including: 

• Holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match 
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums 
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

Naik is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

We are committed to pay transparency and fairness in hiring. This posting complies with the Pay and Benefit Transparency Laws, which requires employers to disclose compensation and benefits information in all job advertisements.