Material Specialist - Airfield

Parsons Oman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Riyadh region is looking for a detail-oriented Material Specialist to oversee construction materials for a major airport project. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Materials Engineering and at least 5 years of related experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with aviation standards, coordinating with suppliers, and preparing technical reports. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in materials engineering or quality control.
• Experience in airport, airfield, or highway projects preferred.
• Certification in materials testing or quality management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control construction materials for a major airport project.
• Ensure compliance with aviation standards and specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers for material approvals.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain tracking logs.

Skills

Knowledge of construction materials

Analytical skills

Technical reporting

Ability to coordinate testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Document control systems (Aconex)

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons are seeking a detail-oriented Material Specialist (Airfield) to manage, monitor, and control construction materials used on a major airport airfield and runway development project.

The role focuses on material approvals, testing, compliance, and coordination to ensure all materials meet project specifications, aviation authority standards, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in materials engineering, preferably within airport, airfield, or large-scale infrastructure projects.

What You'll Be Doing;

• Review and process material submittals in accordance with project specifications and approved standards.
• Ensure all construction materials comply with ICAO / FAA / local aviation authority requirements and applicable ASTM / AASHTO standards.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and suppliers for material approvals.
• Coordinate field and laboratory testing for soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, and other civil materials.
• Review test results and verify compliance with approved mix designs and specifications.
• Identify non-conforming materials and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and approve concrete and asphalt mix designs in coordination with QA/QC teams.
• Monitor batching plant operations to ensure consistency and compliance with approved designs.
• Support trial mixes, mock-ups, and pre-production testing.
• Coordinate with site engineers and construction teams regarding material usage and availability.
• Maintain material tracking logs, test registers, and approval records.
• Prepare technical reports, material compliance summaries, and daily/weekly updates.
• Ensure material handling, storage, and testing activities comply with HSE and environmental requirements.
• Support sustainable material practices and waste reduction where applicable.

What Required Skills You'll Bring;

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials engineering or materials quality control.
• Experience in airport, airfield, runway, or highway projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials including soil, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete.
• Familiarity with ASTM, AASHTO, BS, and aviation-related material standards.
• Experience with laboratory and field testing procedures.
• Ability to analyze test data and identify trends or compliance issues.
• Proficient in MS Office and technical reporting.
• Experience working with airfield pavement materials and high-performance concrete.
• Knowledge of asphalt and concrete plant operations.
• Familiarity with QA/QC documentation, ITPs, and NCR processes.
• Experience with document control systems such as Aconex or similar.
• Certification in materials testing or quality management is an advantage.

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