Quality Assurance Section Head

hill international, inc.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance Manager in Saudi Arabia to oversee the Project Quality System, ensure compliance with corporate policies and client requirements, and lead QA audits across large-scale projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or management, a Lead Auditor certificate, and at least 20 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and training abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in engineering / management from an accredited university.
• Lead Auditor certification required.
• Minimum 20 years’ professional experience in quality management.
• Broad knowledge of quality principles and tools across engineering, procurement, construction, or operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience directing project audit activities.
• Ability to train and guide personnel on quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the implementation of the Projects’ Management System in compliance with Hill Corporate policies, standards, and client requirements.
• Develop quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses and monitoring procedures.
• Audit QA programs and ensure products/services meet client requirements.
• Conduct detailed audits to assess compliance with QA systems, procedures, and activities.
• Provide input on project performance metrics and process improvements.
• Train and motivate staff to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Lead Auditor

Quality Management

Communication Skills

Training & Development

Project Audit Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or management

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Projects’ Management System in compliance with the Hill Corporate policies, International Standards and Client’s requirements. Develops quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses and monitoring procedures.
• Implementation of the Quality System may require the development or modification of corporate procedures.
• As per project needs, the development of a Project-specific Quality Plan, as a roadmap of the Project Quality Requirements, is recommended.
• The Quality Assurance Manager monitors the establishment by the service provider of the quality assurance (QA) programs sufficient for the Project.
• Monitors and audits the quality-related activities set forth in the Quality Plans to confirm that products or services provided are in accordance with the client's requirements.
• Periodically conducts detailed audits to assess the level of compliance with the QA systems, procedures, and related quality activities. Regularly interacts with the Project Director and Area Manager, and other staff members to assess on-site activities.
• Identifies and reports to the Project Director and -as per needs- to the Area Manager and the Area Quality Manager on quality issues or trends based on data from a variety of sources.
• Supports implementation of appropriate corrective action to quality issues.
• Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes.
• Provides input to management on projects performance metrics and process or procedural system improvements.
• Trains and motivates employees to ensure that quality standards are met.
• Requires the ability to communicate clearly, and interface effectively with a diverse group of professionals.
• Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor in engineering / management from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years’ professional experience including as quality manager for large-scale projects.
• Certified as a Lead Auditor.
• Broad knowledge of the quality principles/tools and their application to engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, operations, or decommissioning.
• Knowledge of the application of corrective actions to reconcile nonconforming conditions.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions which impact the quality program/plan.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communications.
• Proficiency in providing direction and on the job training to assigned personnel.
• Experience in directing project audit activities