QC Manager

ABIS; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

ABIS is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Manager to establish and run the project quality control system for piping, civil and mechanical works. You will ensure compliance with contractual, code, and specification requirements through inspections, tests, NCR management, and client coordination.

You will develop the QC Plan and ITPs, supervise QC Inspectors, review reports, manage NCRs, calibrate equipment, and lead internal audits and site quality walkdowns, with handover readiness as a key

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of QC/QA experience on EPC or industrial construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• CWI or equivalent QC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Quality Control Plan and ITPs.
• Manage and supervise QC Inspectors across piping, civil, and mechanical disciplines.
• Ensure inspections, tests and hold points are executed per approved ITPs and specs.
• Review and approve inspection reports, NDE reports, and material certificates.
• Coordinate third-party and client inspections and certifications.
• Ensure calibration and control of inspection and test equipment.
• Conduct internal quality audits and site quality walkdowns.
• Prepare quality documentation for project handover.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Integrity

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

ASME/NDE Standards

Piping & Civil Inspection Techniques

ITP Development

NCR & Corrective Action Management

Reading Drawings & Specifications

Job description

Job Summary:

The QC Manager is responsible for establishing and managing the project quality control system, ensuring all piping, civil, and mechanical works meet contractual, code, and specification requirements through inspection, testing, and non-conformance management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop and implement the project Quality Control Plan and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). Manage and supervise QC Inspectors across the piping, civil, and mechanical disciplines. Ensure inspections, tests, and hold points are executed per approved ITPs and specifications. Review and approve inspection reports, NDE reports, and material certificates. Manage the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process, including root cause and corrective action. Coordinate third-party inspection, client inspection, and certification activities. Ensure calibration and control of inspection and test equipment. Conduct internal quality audits and site quality walkdowns. Compile quality documentation for final dossiers and project handover. Liaise with client/consultant QA/QC representatives on quality matters. Provide quality performance reporting to project management. Support training and awareness of QC requirements across site teams.

Experience:

+10 years of experience in quality control/assurance on EPC or industrial construction projects, including supervisory experience.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil) or a related field. Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent QC certification preferred.

Required Skills & Abilities:

1- Core Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Integrity
• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• Leadership

2- Technical Skills:

• Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
• Welding & NDE Standards (ASME, API, etc.)
• Piping & Civil Inspection Techniques
• Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) Development
• NCR & Corrective Action Management
• Reading Technical Drawings & Specifications