Airport QA/QC Lead — Middle East Projects

Hill; Saudi Arabia; Remote; SAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International is seeking an experienced Talent Pool – Airport QA/QC Manager to lead quality assurance and control across complex Middle East aviation projects in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on implementing quality plans, audits, and compliance with international standards, requiring a strong track record on large airports or infrastructure developments.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Management and 15+ years of QA/QC leadership, including ISO 9001 Lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Management from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of experience, including holding the position of Quality Manager on large projects.
• Lead Auditor/ISO 9001 Lead Assessor.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Experience of working internationally (preference for GCC experience).

Responsibilities

• Act as the PMC representative for all QA/QC matters, coordinating between the contractor, client, and supervision team during project execution.
• Review the Program-wide quality management plan provided by the client and develop, manage, and update a project-specific Quality Management Strategy and Plan in coordination with the Project Director.
• Establish project QA/QC procedures that integrate with program-wide standards and Hill procedures.
• Monitor and report on project non-conformances and issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required.
• Administer the quality assurance and quality control regime across all project works.
• Oversee and report on the progress of construction works with respect to quality compliance.
• Provide QA/QC input to the project’s weekly, monthly, and executive reports.
• Manage and coordinate with the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) to review inspections, monitor work quality, track deficiency corrections, issue NCRs, and verify acceptance of completed work.
• Conduct regular QA/QC meetings to review compliance, address gaps, and formulate corrective action items.
• Ensure the PMC Performance Management Framework (PMF) for quality is effectively implemented, achieving KPIs and milestone targets.
• Provide oversight of the main contractor’s delivery of quality throughout all phases, including construction, fit-out, and commissioning.
• Participate in project close-out activities to verify quality documentation and compliance with approved plans.
• Ensure adherence to Hill International’s Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director or line manager.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Auditing

English proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Management

Job description

Hill International is seeking an experienced Talent Pool – Airport QA/QC Manager to lead quality assurance and control across complex Middle East aviation projects in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on implementing quality plans, audits, and compliance with international standards, requiring a strong track record on large airports or infrastructure developments.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Management and 15+ years of QA/QC leadership, including ISO 9001 Lead