QA/QC Manager

CARE; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC activities across various projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, developing management plans, and conducting audits to maintain high-quality deliverables. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will collaborate with project teams to address quality concerns and implement effective solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality management and a strong background in engineering or construction management. Join this innovative firm and make a significant impact on project quality and success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in quality management, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Professional certifications in quality management are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC activities ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement quality management plans and strategies.

Skills

Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)

Contract Management

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Quality Management Software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage the QA/QC activities of projects, ensuring that all quality standards are met in line with client requirements and industry regulations.
2. Be well versed in the Project Contracts and Agreements and enforce the Contract on the Contractor.
3. Develop, implement, and monitor quality management plans, procedures, and systems to ensure project compliance with quality standards.
4. Review quality management plans, procedures, and systems of the EPC contractor and provide recommendations.
5. Develop and implement QA/QC strategies to ensure product quality.
6. Conduct regular quality audits, inspections, and testing of materials, processes, and deliverables to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
7. Ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked.
8. Lead the Project team as auditor in internal and external Audits.
9. Collaborate with project managers and teams to address quality concerns, develop corrective actions, and ensure compliance with quality policies. Liaise with internal teams to identify system requirements.
10. Identify and report non-conformities, recommending and overseeing corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
11. Review and validate project documentation, including specifications, drawings, and contracts, ensuring alignment with quality requirements.
12. Provide technical guidance and support to project teams on quality standards, best practices, and regulatory compliance.
13. Develop and deliver quality-related training programs to ensure teams are equipped with the knowledge and tools to meet quality expectations.
14. Oversee the selection and evaluation of suppliers and subcontractors to ensure that materials and services meet required quality standards.
15. Prepare and present quality reports to senior management and clients, highlighting key quality metrics, issues, and resolutions.
16. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on enhancing the overall quality management processes across projects.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and industry standards related to construction, engineering, and project delivery.
• Strong skills in Contract Management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading QA/QC teams across multiple projects.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities to address complex quality issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising with clients, suppliers, and project teams to ensure quality goals are met.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing QA/QC teams on large-scale OCGT/CCGT, Oil and gas or other Industrial projects.
• Professional certifications related to quality management (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, CQI) are highly desirable.