Director Quality Assurance Quality Control

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an accomplished QA/QC Director (Construction) to lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control function across a portfolio of construction, infrastructure, and landscape projects. You will develop and implement the organization’s quality strategy, ensuring compliance with international standards and client requirements, fostering a culture of quality and operational excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, 15+ years of QA/QC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/ mechanical engineering, construction management or related field.
• Professional certifications such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive QA/QC experience in construction, infra or engineering industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Quality Management System (QMS) and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with client specs, contractual obligations, local regulations, and ISO 9001.
• Lead and manage QA/QC teams across multiple project sites and business units.
• Establish company-wide quality objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Oversee QA/QC activities to meet contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop ITPs, quality plans, method statements, and quality procedures.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and certification activities.
• Investigate issues, perform root cause analyses, and implement CAPA.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the organization.
• Review material submittals, inspection reports, and handover records.
• Ensure proper QC inspections, testing, and documentation through all project phases.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and cert bodies.
• Prepare executive-level quality reports and strategic recommendations.

Skills

QA leadership

ISO 9001

QA/QC management

Multi-site oversight

Root cause analysis

Quality strategy

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished QA/QC Director (Construction) to lead the company's Quality Assurance and Quality Control function across a portfolio of construction, infrastructure, and landscape projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the organization's quality strategy, ensuring compliance with international standards and client requirements, and fostering a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout all business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's Quality Management System (QMS), policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Ensure full compliance with client specifications, contractual obligations, local regulations, and international standards, including ISO 9001.
• Lead and manage QA/QC teams across multiple project sites and business units.
• Establish and monitor company-wide quality objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Oversee all quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure project deliverables meet contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality plans, method statements, and quality procedures.
• Lead internal and external quality audits, management reviews, compliance assessments, and certification activities.
• Investigate quality issues, non-conformities, and customer complaints, conducting root cause analyses and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor project quality performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Review and approve material submittals, inspection reports, quality documentation, and handover records.
• Ensure proper implementation of quality control inspections, testing, and documentation throughout all project phases.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and certification bodies.
• Prepare executive-level quality reports, dashboards, and strategic recommendations for senior management.
• Mentor and develop QA/QC personnel, promoting a culture of accountability, quality, and professional growth.
• Support operational teams in achieving project quality objectives while minimizing rework, defects, and non-conformities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional certifications such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Certified Quality Manager (ASQ), Certified Construction Quality Manager (CCQM), or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive QA/QC experience within the construction, infrastructure, or engineering industry.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing multi-site QA/QC operations.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 9001, construction quality standards, and Saudi construction regulations.
• Proven experience leading quality audits, ISO certification processes, and client quality compliance programs.
• Extensive experience reviewing inspection and test plans (ITPs), material approvals, method statements, quality documentation, and handover processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a quality-focused culture across large, complex organizations.