Quality Manager

Hill International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global project management firm is seeking a Quality Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and overseeing Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes across major projects. This role requires at least 17 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Management. Strong skills in quality principles, communication, and training are essential. Join us to ensure project compliance with rigorous quality standards and foster continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 17+ years of professional experience in project management.
• Must possess Western experience and/or education.
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the Project Quality Plan.
• Monitor compliance with QA/QC procedures.
• Conduct technical audits and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Quality principles/tools

Communication skills

Guidance and training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Management

Job description

Company Introduction

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

Position Summary

The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the implementation of comprehensive Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) processes across all phases of large-scale engineering and construction projects. The role involves preparing and maintaining the Project Quality Plan, monitoring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, conducting technical audits, and coordinating corrective actions to address non-conformities. Working closely with program and project teams, contractors, consultants, and clients, the Quality Manager ensures that project deliverables meet Hill International’s quality standards and best practices, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The position also provides guidance, mentoring, and training to project personnel, and ensures adherence to Hill International’s Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of the Project Quality Plan.
• Ensure that the activities on site are in compliance with the QA/QC procedures.
• Monitor Quality Management Plan implementation through Quality Control procedures and report findings to the Program Manager.
• Monitor non-compliance problems with laws and regulations and coordinate the implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
• Reviews the contract documents for each Package in respect of QA/QC requirements and procedures and advises the Program Manager of any deficiency.
• Reviews QA/QC site organisation, key personnel CVs as submitted by the consultants and contractors and advises the Program Manager / Project Manager of his/her comments.
• Review QA/QC Procedures and document control submitted by the consultants and contractors and ensures implementation is in compliance with Contracts requirements.
• To review all contractual turnover documents and ensure that they are up to date and meet all requirements.
• Liaise with the appropriate departments for issues related to the Quality of the work.
• Participates in technical compliance audits on all ongoing work to ensure compliance of consultants and contractors.
• Interact with the clients quality assurance department.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures 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's degree in Engineering/Management from an accredited university.
• Western experience and /orEducation are a must
• Professional experience of at least 17+ years, including holding the position of Quality Manager with large projects.
• Experience and familiarity with the cultural aspects of project management within the Kingdom.
• Extensive knowledge of quality principles/tools and their applications to engineering, environment, procurement, construction, testing, operations or decommissioning.
• Knowledge of applying reconciled corrective actions to cases of non-conformity.
• Knowledge of organisational requirements and functional specialisation that affect the quality plan program.
• Possess popular and editorial communication skills.
• The skill of providing guidance to individuals and training them on the job.
• Skill in managing financial performance.
• Familiarity with the use of computer applications and programs.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.