Quality Control Manager

slihrms; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Wellbeing program

Job summary

slihrms in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead all QA/QC activities for a prestigious large-scale development project. You will establish and maintain the project QMS to ensure compliance with contract requirements and international standards.

You will supervise QA/QC staff, review ITPs and QA documents, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors to achieve handover with exceptional quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in civil/construction-related field.
• Master's degree preferred in quality management or construction.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or CQE certifications are desirable.
• Minimum 15+ years QA/QC leadership experience in construction.
• Minimum 8 years in a QC/QA manager role on major buildings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS) per requirements and standards.
• Lead and manage all QA and QC activities across the project.
• Ensure construction complies with drawings, specs, contract requirements, and codes.
• Review and approve contractor Quality Plans, ITPs, and quality procedures.
• Supervise quality engineers, inspectors, lab personnel, and consultants.
• Monitor contractor quality performance and ensure procedural compliance.
• Conduct routine audits, site inspections, and surveillance of quality practices.
• Review submittals, mock-ups, samples, and factory inspections.
• Manage inspection and testing for civil, structural, architectural, and MEP works.
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor quality KPIs and report performance to management and clients.
• Verify compliance with local regulations, Saudi standards, and international requirements.
• Coordinate with labs for proper testing of materials and workmanship.
• Participate in progress meetings and technical reviews.
• Support contractor payment approvals related to quality compliance.
• Manage snagging, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Maintain and archive all QC documentation and reports.
• Promote continuous improvement and quality excellence.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Quality Management

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

CQE (Certified Quality Engineer)

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead all quality assurance and quality control activities for a prestigious large-scale development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining project quality management systems to ensure construction activities comply with contract requirements, project specifications, international standards, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Client, Consultant, Contractors, and project stakeholders, the Quality Control Manager will drive quality excellence throughout the project lifecycle, from design review and construction supervision to testing, commissioning, and final handover.

Your role

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with project requirements and international standards.
• Lead and manage all Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities across the project.
• Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and relevant codes and standards.
• Review and approve contractor Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and quality procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate quality engineers, inspectors, laboratory personnel, and specialist consultants.
• Monitor contractor quality performance and ensure compliance with approved quality management procedures.
• Conduct routine quality audits, site inspections, and surveillance activities to verify implementation of quality requirements.
• Review material submittals, mock-ups, samples, and factory inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Manage the inspection and testing process for civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and specialist systems.
• Ensure Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs), Site Observation Reports (SORs), and Corrective Action Requests (CARs) are properly issued, tracked, and closed.
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor quality-related KPIs and prepare regular performance reports for project management and clients.
• Verify compliance with applicable local regulations, Saudi standards, and international quality requirements.
• Coordinate with laboratory testing agencies to ensure proper testing of materials and workmanship.
• Participate in progress meetings, technical reviews, and coordination workshops.
• Support the review and approval of contractor payment applications related to quality compliance.
• Manage snagging, de‑snagging, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Ensure all project documentation, inspection records, and quality reports are properly maintained and archived.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence across all project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to project quality personnel.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred.
• Certification as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Minimum 15+ years of overall experience in quality management within the construction industry.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a Quality Control Manager or Quality Manager role on major building projects.
• Proven experience in large-scale buildings, convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, and hospitality projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, QA/QC procedures, and construction quality standards.
• Extensive experience with international codes and standards including ISO 9001 and industry best practices.
• Experience in site supervision consultancy projects is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Saudi building regulations, approval requirements, and GCC construction standards.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, architectural, and MEP construction processes.
• Experience managing testing and commissioning quality requirements for complex developments.
• Ability to review and evaluate technical documents, specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in quality management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly preferred.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Prog