Quality Assurance Manager

Hill International, Inc.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. in Saudi Arabia seeks a senior QA/QC Lead to act as the PMC representative for all QA/QC matters across civil works.

You will coordinate between the contractor, client, and supervision team to develop and update a project-specific Quality Management Strategy in line with programme-wide standards. You will establish QA/QC procedures, monitor NCRs, and administer the QA/QC regime across all project works.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in quality management of civil works.
• Qualified and experienced Lead Auditor/ISO 9001 Lead Assessor.
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the PMC representative for all QA/QC matters, coordinating between the contractor, client, and supervision team during project execution.
• Review the Programme-wide quality management plan provided by the client and develop, manage, and update a project-specific Quality Management Strategy and Plan in coordination with the Project Director.
• Establish project QA/QC procedures that integrate with programme-wide standards and Hill procedures.
• Monitor and report on project non-conformances and issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required.
• Administer the quality assurance and quality control regime across all project works.
• Oversee and report on the progress of construction works with respect to quality compliance.
• Provide QA/QC input to the project’s weekly, monthly, and executive reports.
• Manage and coordinate with the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) to review inspections, monitor work quality, track deficiency corrections, issue NCRs, and verify acceptance of completed work.
• Conduct regular QA/QC meetings to review compliance, address gaps, and formulate corrective action items.
• Ensure the PMC Performance Management Framework (PMF) for quality is effectively implemented, achieving KPIs and milestone targets.
• Provide oversight of the main contractor’s delivery of quality throughout all phases, including construction, fit-out, and commissioning.
• Participate in project close-out activities to verify quality documentation and compliance with approved plans.
• Ensure adherence to Hill International’s Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies and procedures.

Skills

Quality management

Lead Auditor

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Act as the PMC representative for all QA/QC matters, coordinating between the contractor, client, and supervision team during project execution.
• Review the Programme-wide quality management plan provided by the client and develop, manage, and update a project-specific Quality Management Strategy and Plan in coordination with the Project Director.
• Establish project QA/QC procedures that integrate with programme-wide standards and Hill procedures.
• Monitor and report on project non-conformances and issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required.
• Administer the quality assurance and quality control regime across all project works.
• Oversee and report on the progress of construction works with respect to quality compliance.
• Provide QA/QC input to the project’s weekly, monthly, and executive reports.
• Manage and coordinate with the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) to review inspections, monitor work quality, track deficiency corrections, issue NCRs, and verify acceptance of completed work.
• Conduct regular QA/QC meetings to review compliance, address gaps, and formulate corrective action items.
• Ensure the PMC Performance Management Framework (PMF) for quality is effectively implemented, achieving KPIs and milestone targets.
• Provide oversight of the main contractor’s delivery of quality throughout all phases, including construction, fit-out, and commissioning.
• Participate in project close-out activities to verify quality documentation and compliance with approved plans.
• Ensure adherence to Hill International’s Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director or line manager.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• At least 12 years of experience in quality management of civil works.
• Qualified and experienced Lead Auditor/ISO 9001 Lead Assessor.
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.