QA/QC Engineer (Civil / Infra)

Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer (Civil/Infra) in Saudi Arabia to lead quality governance on large-scale construction projects, with emphasis on preventive quality and right-first-time delivery.

You will review ITPs, manage NCRs and CAPAs, and ensure ISO 9001 compliance, coordinating with Construction Managers and site teams to identify risks early.

A Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and 12 years of QA/QC experience are required. Knowledge of ASTM/BS/EN/ACI preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• 12 years of QA/QC experience on construction or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, inspections, and testing.
• ISO 9001 certification (required).
• Proven experience with ITPs, WIRs, MIRs, NCRs, and CAPA.
• Familiarity with international standards (ASTM, BS, EN, ACI).
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, and third-party inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify quality risks prior to commencement of works.
• Review and challenge Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and inspection sequencing.
• Ensure inspection points, hold points, and witness points are risk-based, appropriate, and effective.
• Promote right-first-time execution through early engagement with Construction teams.
• Minimize rework, NCRs, and late corrective actions through early intervention.
• Implement and monitor the approved Project Quality Plan (PQP).
• Ensure consistent application of QA/QC procedures across contractors and site teams.
• Verify that quality controls are integrated into planning and execution activities.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and contractual quality requirements.
• Verify that WIRs, MIRs, and testing activities; Reference approved ITPs; Use the latest approved design information; Are complete, accurate, and traceable.
• Identify early indicators of workmanship or process deficiencies and drive preventive actions.
• Manage the NCR process, including validation and review of root cause analysis.
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify trends and recurring issues and drive preventive measures.
• Ensure lessons learned are communicated to site teams.
• Coordinate closely with Construction Managers, site engineers, and Quality SMEs.
• Encourage early escalation of technical uncertainties prior to inspection.
• Act as an interface between site execution and quality governance.
• Support internal and third-party quality audits.
• Monitor the effectiveness of quality controls and recommend improvements.
• Prepare quality reports, dashboards, and trend analyses.
• Escalate systemic quality risks and repeated NCRs to the appropriate level.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Civil infrastructure

Right-first-time delivery

Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

WIR/MIR/NCR/CAPA

Trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented QA/QC Engineer (Civil / Infra) to join our team. In this role, you will support program and site quality governance, with a strong emphasis on preventive quality and right-first-time delivery across construction activities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Proactively identify quality risks prior to commencement of works.
• Review and challenge Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and inspection sequencing.
• Ensure inspection points, hold points, and witness points are risk-based, appropriate, and effective.
• Promote right-first-time execution through early engagement with Construction teams.
• Minimize rework, NCRs, and late corrective actions through early intervention.
• Implement and monitor the approved Project Quality Plan (PQP).
• Ensure consistent application of QA/QC procedures across contractors and site teams.
• Verify that quality controls are integrated into planning and execution activities.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and contractual quality requirements.
• Verify that WIRs, MIRs, and testing activities:
  Reference approved ITPs
  Use the latest approved design information
  Are complete, accurate, and traceable
  Review inspection readiness prior to WIR submission to prevent avoidable rejections.
• Identify early indicators of workmanship or process deficiencies and drive preventive actions.
• Manage the NCR process, including validation and review of root cause analysis.
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify trends and recurring issues and drive preventive measures.
• Ensure lessons learned are communicated to site teams.
• Coordinate closely with Construction Managers, site engineers, and Quality SMEs.
• Encourage early escalation of technical uncertainties prior to inspection.
• Act as an interface between site execution and quality governance.
• Support internal and third-party quality audits.
• Monitor the effectiveness of quality controls and recommend improvements.
• Prepare quality reports, dashboards, and trend analyses.
• Escalate systemic quality risks and repeated NCRs to the appropriate level.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university/ institution.
• 12 years of QA/QC experience on construction or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, inspections, and testing.
• ISO 9001 certification (required).
• Proven experience with ITPs, WIRs, MIRs, NCRs, and CAPA.
• Familiarity with international standards (ASTM, BS, EN, ACI).
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, and third-party inspectors.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent (preferred).

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