Project Quality Specialist - Airport Assurance

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, invites a Project Quality Specialist - Airport Assurance to lead field QA/QC across airport and infrastructure works, ensuring compliance with drawings, ITPs, ISO 9001 principles, and project requirements.

You will monitor inspections, coordinate with contractors and client representatives, manage NCRs, document quality records, and support handover of assets while driving continuous improvement across civil, structural, MEP and airfield packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• At least five years in project quality/QA/QC on major construction projects.
• Experience with ITPs, Method Statements, WIRs/MIRs, NCRs, inspections and testing.
• ISO 9001 knowledge and CQI certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support QA/QC across multidisciplinary airport and infrastructure works.
• Monitor compliance with quality procedures, specs, standards and contractual requirements.
• Review ITPs, Method Statements, WIRs/MIRs and testing documentation.
• Manage NCRs and coordinate corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspections with contractors, subcontractors, consultants and Client representatives.
• Prepare weekly quality reports and monthly quality management summaries.

Skills

QA/QC

Inspection and Testing

NCR Management

ISO 9001

Construction Quality

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Quality Management

Tools

Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)

Method Statements

WIRs/MIRs

NCRs

Job description

Project Quality Specialist - Airport Assurance Job Snapshot Role: Project Quality Specialist - Airport Assurance Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Construction Function: Quality Assurance Experience: Minimum 5 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Project Quality Specialist - Airport Assurance in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a Construction opportunity supporting QA/QC, construction quality, inspection and testing, NCR management, contractor compliance, and quality reporting across airport and infrastructure works. Parsons is hiring an experienced quality professional to monitor civil, structural, architectural, MEP, airfield, utilities, and specialist construction activities while ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs, ISO 9001 principles, and project requirements.

Job Details Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Construction Function: Quality Assurance Salary: 15000-23000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Project Quality Specialist will provide field-based and technical quality assurance across a multidisciplinary airport and infrastructure environment. The position will verify that materials, workmanship, testing, inspections, technical submissions, and construction records meet approved requirements before activities progress to subsequent stages. The role will work closely with Construction, Engineering, Design, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and Client representatives. Its purpose is to identify quality risks early, reduce rework, maintain traceable inspection records, drive NCR closure, and support reliable handover of completed assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the Project Quality Management System and Project Quality Plan.
• Monitor compliance with approved quality procedures, specifications, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Conduct routine site quality inspections and surveillance activities.
• Participate in project quality audits and compliance reviews.
• Review Method Statements from a quality perspective.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans before implementation.
• Verify inspection checklists are aligned with approved project requirements.
• Review quality procedures and supporting control documents.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors for compliance with approved QA/QC requirements.
• Review Material Inspection Requests and associated supporting documentation.
• Review Work Inspection Requests before and during field verification.
• Assess test reports, material certificates, inspection records, and quality documentation.
• Confirm materials and equipment meet approved specifications before installation or use.
• Verify construction workmanship against approved drawings and technical requirements.
• Monitor inspection Hold Points and Witness Points.
• Ensure required inspections and tests are completed before subsequent work proceeds.
• Coordinate inspections with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and Client representatives.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection status and results.
• Track failed inspections and ensure corrective action is completed.
• Review laboratory test results for construction materials.
• Review field testing records and technical evidence.
• Verify calibration certificates for inspection and testing equipment where required.
• Monitor material delivery, storage, handling, protection, and traceability.
• Identify damaged, rejected, or non-compliant materials.
• Monitor rework and repeated workmanship deficiencies.
• Recommend preventive measures where recurring defects are identified.
• Support final inspection and approval of completed construction activities.
• Monitor snagging and punch-list closure.
• Verify objective evidence before accepting closure of quality issues.
• Raise or support preparation of Non-Conformance Reports.
• Review NCR descriptions and supporting evidence.
• Assess proposed corrective actions for technical adequacy.
• Support root cause analysis for significant or recurring deficiencies.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions through implementation.
• Verify NCR closure against approved corrective action and evidence.
• Maintain current NCR and quality observation registers.
• Track overdue corrective actions and elevate where necessary.
• Analyze NCRs, failed inspections, defects, and rework for recurring patterns.
• Support development of preventive measures based on quality trend analysis.
• Monitor civil construction quality where applicable.
• Inspect structural works for compliance with approved requirements.
• Review architectural workmanship and finishing quality within assigned scope.
• Monitor MEP installations from a project quality perspective.
• Support quality verification of roads, utilities, and infrastructure activities.
• Inspect specialist construction works where required by the project.
• Confirm construction activities are based on current approved drawings.
• Identify use of superseded or uncontrolled technical information.
• Support quality reviews of engineering and design deliverables.
• Verify technical submissions comply with project quality requirements.
• Participate in design audits and technical quality reviews.
• Track design observations and corrective actions.
• Monitor implementation of approved design revisions.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Design teams on quality-related technical issues.
• Support quality activities across airport terminals.
• Monitor airfield infrastructure quality requirements.
• Support inspections across runways, taxiways, and aprons.
• Review quality compliance for airport roads and external works.
• Monitor utility installation and associated testing activities.
• Support quality verification of MEP systems and specialist airport packages.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary quality interfaces between construction packages.
• Support inspections in restricted airside and operational airport environments.
• Maintain awareness of airport-specific access and operational constraints during inspections.
• Ensure relevant Client, Consultant, authority, and project-specific requirements are reflected in quality checks.
• Support testing and commissioning quality activities.
• Review testing records before handover.
• Verify quality documentation required for final acceptance is complete and traceable.
• Support quality verification of completed assets before handover.
• Participate in joint inspections with Client and Consultant representatives.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Prepare evidence and records required during audits.
• Conduct process and compliance audits under direction of the Project Quality Manager.
• Document audit findings clearly.
• Monitor corrective actions arising from audit findings.
• Track contractor and subcontractor quality performance.
• Maintain quality registers and inspection records.
• Maintain audit reports and corrective action trackers.
• Ensure quality records remain organized and traceable.
• Prepare weekly quality reports.
• Produce monthly quality management summaries.
• Monitor NCR volumes and closure status.
• Track quality observations.
• Monitor inspection pass rates.
• Report testing failures and rejected materials.
• Track rework and recurring construction defects.
• Monitor audit findings and corrective action closure.
• Provide early warning of significant or worsening quality risks.
• Prepare trend information for management review.
• Support quality meetings and technical coordination sessions.
• Provide quality advice to Construction and Engineering personnel.
• Assist project teams in resolving quality-related field issues.
• Participate in lessons-learned sessions.
• Recommend improvements to inspection, testing, and quality control processes.
• Promote proactive quality behavior across contractors and project teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout project delivery.

Ideal Profile

The position requires a bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or another related discipline. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience in project quality, QA/QC, construction quality, or Quality Assurance. Experience on major construction, airport, infrastructure, or multidisciplinary projects is preferred. The successful candidate should understand construction Quality Management Systems and practical QA/QC processes. Hands-on experience with Inspection and Test Plans, Method Statements, WIRs, MIRs, NCRs, inspections, and testing is required. Candidates should have a good understanding of construction materials, workmanship requirements, field testing, and inspection controls. Experience coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and Client representatives is important. Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management principles is required. Candidates should be capable of reviewing NCRs, supporting root cause analysis, monitoring corrective actions, and verifying closure. Experience with internal or project quality audits will strengthen suitability. Knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, MEP, infrastructure, or airport works will be valuable depending on assigned project scope. ISO 9001, CQI, or equivalent quality certification is advantageous. Strong communication, reporting, analytical thinking, technical coordination, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Skills Set

Project Quality Management Quality Assurance Quality Control Construction Quality Quality Inspection QA/QC Project Quality Plan Quality Management System ISO 9001 Inspection and Test Plans ITP Management Method Statements Work Inspection Requests WIRs Material Inspection Requests MIRs Material Inspection Testing and Inspection Hold Points Witness Points Construction inspections Site surveillance Quality audits Compliance audits NCR Management Non-Conformance Reports Quality observations Corrective Actions Preventive Actions CAPA Root Cause Analysis Defect management Rework monitoring Inspection pass rate Test failures Material rejections Corrective action closure Quality registers Inspection records Audit reports Quality reporting Quality KPIs Trend analysis Contractor Quality Management Subcontractor quality Quality Documentation Compliance Monitoring Civil works Structural works Architectural works MEP quality Infrastructure quality Airport terminals Airfield infrastructure Runways Taxiways Aprons Roads Utilities External works Testing and commissioning Handover quality Punch lists Snagging Technical Coordination Continuous Improvement Problem Solving Stakeholder Coordination CQI

Why Join Us

Airport and infrastructure quality control requires consistent field verification across multiple disciplines, interfaces, testing regimes, and contractor packages. This Riyadh role provides direct involvement in inspections, ITP implementation, NCR management, audit support, testing, and handover quality across complex construction environments. The position offers strong exposure to airport terminals, airfield infrastructure, roads, utilities, MEP systems, and multidisciplinary construction quality, creating a solid pathway toward senior QA/QC and Project Quality Management responsibilities.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, program management, construction management, and infrastructure services across major developments. In Saudi Arabia, its quality teams support complex airport and infrastructure programs through field inspection, QA/QC oversight, technical assurance, contractor monitoring, audit support, corrective action management, and construction quality governance.