QA/QC Manager (Metro/Rail Exp)

Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to lead the quality function on a major metro station project in Saudi Arabia. You will guide quality direction, develop systems and plans, and coach a team of quality professionals to ensure compliance with client and Parsons standards.

Your role requires strong leadership, ISO 9001 knowledge, and a track record of overseeing complex civil/structural/MEP quality activities across design, construction, and commissioning stages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, project management, business, or quality discipline or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in QA/QC or construction quality.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience on major transportation infrastructure projects (metro/rail).
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9000/ISO Quality Management Systems and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management direction for quality on a major metro station project.
• Develop and implement Quality Systems, Quality Plans, manuals, procedures, audits, and corrective actions.
• Manage quality professionals assigned to the project and review documents and reports.
• Conduct audits, facilitate corrective actions, and track non-conformance.
• Coordinate quality activities with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, and suppliers.
• Provide Quality Systems support using the Parsons Quality Management System.
• Participate in client meetings and quality performance discussions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/related field

15+ years experience in QA/QC/construction quality

Leadership experience

ISO 9001/QA/QC knowledge

Communication and risk assessment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented QA/QC Manager to join our team. In this role, you will provide leadership and management direction for the quality function on a major iconic metro station project, ensuring that all products and services are delivered in accordance with customer and Parsons Quality requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide management direction for the practice of quality on a major metro station project.
• Lead the development and implementation of project Quality Systems, Quality Plans, Quality Manuals, procedures, audits, corrective actions, and related activities.
• Manage and provide directions to quality professionals assigned to the project.
• Establish project audit schedules, conduct audits, and facilitate corrective actions.
• Perform independent audits and ensure compliance with QA/QC programs.
• Review documents, witness audited activities, prepare checklists, perform audits, and prepare final reports.
• Analyze audit findings to determine project quality performance and identify trends.
• Promote a uniform Corrective Action/Preventive Action and Non-Conformance tracking program.
• Ensure compliance with Parsons' and Client quality requirements.
• Review quality manuals, procedures, technical deliverables, test plans, purchase orders, subcontracts, and inspection documentation.
• Provide quality oversight for civil, structural, architectural, MEP, systems, finishes, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Coordinate quality activities with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide Quality Systems support using the Parsons Quality Management System.
• Participate in client meetings, project reviews, and quality performance discussions, as required.
• Provide technical guidance to lower-level quality personnel.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Business, Quality discipline, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 15 years of work experience in Quality, QA/QC, construction quality, or related field.
• Experience in supervisory, management, or lead capacity.
• Experience on major transportation infrastructure, metro, rail, transit station, or complex building projects.
• Strong leadership and supervisory ability.
• Expert knowledge of Quality Management practices, processes, and current technology.
• Thorough experience in directing and implementing quality management systems and standards specified by ISO 9000 and similar organizations.
• Expert knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems Standards.
• Clear communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective written, verbal, analytical, problem‑solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to direct and manage staff and day‑to‑day quality activities.
• Strong attention to detail.

Desired Skills

• Certified ISO 9000 Lead Auditor
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
• Other related certification(s), such as CMQ/OE, CQA, or CQE.
• Professional Engineer/Architect registration
• Experience working with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and government agencies.
• Regional experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East would be an advantage.

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