Director Quality Assurance Quality Control

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential seeks an accomplished QA/QC Director (Construction) to lead the quality assurance and 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, and fostering a culture of quality and operational excellence.

You will manage multi-site QA/QC teams, conduct audits, CAPA, and report to senior management, driving

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive QA/QC experience in construction, infrastructure, or engineering projects.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing multi-site QA/QC operations.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, ISO 9001, construction quality standards, and Saudi construction regulations.
• Experience leading quality audits, ISO certification processes, and client quality compliance programs.

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 (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 QA/QC activities to ensure deliverables meet contractual 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, perform root cause analyses, and implement CAPA.
• Monitor project quality performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Stakeholder management

Audits

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/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.