Material Specialist - Airfield (Saudi National)

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

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Riyadh is seeking a detail-oriented Material Specialist - Airfield to manage and control construction materials on a major airport project. The candidate will ensure compliance with aviation standards, coordinate approvals, and collaborate with engineering teams. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of materials engineering experience, particularly within airport or large-scale infrastructure contexts. The position offers growth opportunities and a supportive work environment within the well-established firm.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials engineering or quality control.
• Experience with airport, airfield, or highway projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of soil, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete.

Responsibilities

• Review and process material submittals.
• Ensure compliance with ICAO / FAA and ASTM standards.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors for material approvals.
• Prepare technical reports and compliance summaries.

Skills

Materials engineering

Construction materials knowledge

Laboratory testing procedures

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering

Tools

Document control systems (e.g., Aconex)

Job description

Job Description

Parsons is seeking a detail-oriented Material Specialist - Airfield (Saudi National) 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.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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