Quality Manager - Project Compliance

Parsons; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Quality Manager – Project Compliance in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on defining and enforcing a robust Project Quality Plan and governance across design, procurement, construction, testing, and handover activities.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years in Quality Management, with at least 5 years in leadership on major construction programs, and holds an ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor credential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of professional Quality Management experience.
• At least 5 years of quality leadership on major construction projects.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification from IRCA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan and QMS procedures.
• Define project quality objectives, governance, approvals, and reporting.
• Review and approve contractor/consultant quality plans and ITPs.
• Verify implementation of quality controls across project packages.
• Plan and conduct internal and external audits and assessments.
• Prepare audit schedules, findings, evidence, and quality reports.
• Manage NCRs and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Track actions and closure, monitor quality performance, and report to leadership.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Root-cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Quality reporting

Lean Six Sigma

Contractor oversight

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related

Tools

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Inspection and Test Plans

Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) management

Job description

Quality Manager – Project Compliance

Location: Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | Industry: Construction | Function: Quality Assurance | Experience: Minimum 10 years | Job Type: Full‑time

Estimated salary range: 28,000 – 42,000 SAR per year. Confirm the final offer with the employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan and related Quality Management System procedures.
• Ensure quality requirements are integrated into design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Define project quality objectives, governance requirements, responsibilities, approval workflows, and reporting structures.
• Review and approve contractor and consultant quality plans, procedures, Inspection and Test Plans, and method statements.
• Verify that contractors implement approved quality controls across active project packages and construction areas.
• Plan and conduct internal audits, contractor audits, consultant assessments, and external compliance reviews.
• Prepare audit schedules, checklists, findings, evidence records, and formal quality reports.
• Issue and manage Non‑Conformance Reports when work, materials, processes, or documentation fail to meet requirements.
• Review root‑cause analyses and evaluate proposed corrective and preventive actions.
• Track corrective actions, preventive actions, audit findings, and quality observations through verified closure.
• Conduct regular site assessments to confirm compliance with drawings, specifications, procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Monitor quality performance across design reviews, material approvals, construction inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Develop quality KPIs covering non‑conformances, audit performance, inspection results, rework, response times, and closure rates.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and executive quality reports for project leadership and client stakeholders.
• Identify adverse trends, recurring failures, process weaknesses, and emerging quality risks.
• Recommend practical mitigation strategies to prevent defects, delays, cost overruns, and repeated non‑compliance.
• Coordinate quality requirements with engineering, construction, procurement, commercial, project controls, and HSE teams.
• Support technical reviews of materials, suppliers, subcontractors, inspection agencies, and testing laboratories.
• Lead quality awareness sessions, toolbox briefings, workshops, and targeted training programs.
• Promote a Right First Time culture focused on prevention, accountability, traceability, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate project procedures and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and delivery reliability.
• Support lessons‑learned reviews and ensure effective practices are applied across future work packages.
• Maintain complete quality records, audit files, certification evidence, registers, approvals, and closeout documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to quality engineers, inspectors, auditors, and contractor quality teams.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of professional Quality Management experience.
• At least 5 years of quality leadership experience on major construction, infrastructure, or development projects.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification from IRCA or another recognized body.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Project Quality Plans, quality assurance, and quality control.
• Practical experience conducting internal, external, contractor, and supplier audits.
• Strong understanding of Non‑Conformance Reports, root‑cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ISO, ASTM, ACI, and other applicable construction and engineering standards.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles and process‑improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop quality KPIs, analyze trends, and present performance reports to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical judgment with the ability to identify systemic quality weaknesses.
• Proven ability to influence contractors, consultants, project managers, and client stakeholders.
• High level of professional integrity, independence, and attention to detail.
• Native‑level Arabic communication skills.
• Professional‑level written and spoken English.
• Ability to manage demanding priorities within large and fast‑moving project environments.
• Active Saudi Council of Engineers membership at Professional or Consultant grade is highly desirable.
• Certified Quality Manager qualification is advantageous.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Previous experience on Saudi Arabian giga‑projects is highly valued.
• Exposure to NEOM, Red Sea Global, DiriyahGate, or comparable programs is desirable.

Skills Set

• Quality Management System
• Project Quality Plan
• Quality assurance
• Quality control
• ISO9001:2015
• Lead auditing
• Internal audits
• External audits
• Contractor audits
• Quality compliance
• Inspection and Test Plans
• Method statement review
• Non‑Conformance Reports
• Corrective actions
• Preventive actions
• Root‑cause analysis
• Quality KPIs
• Quality risk management
• Construction quality
• Design quality assurance
• ASTM standards
• ACI standards
• Lean Six Sigma
• Continuous improvement
• Right First Time
• Quality reporting
• Contractor oversight
• Stakeholder management
• Saudi Council of Engineers
• Certified Quality Manager

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to define quality standards and influence delivery performance across major projects in Tabuk. The successful candidate will play a central role in preventing defects, reducing rework, improving contractor accountability, and ensuring that complex assets meet contractual and technical expectations. Saudi Arabia’s expanding infrastructure and giga‑project market creates strong demand for senior quality professionals with proven QMS, audit, and compliance leadership.

Parsons Corporation provides exposure to multidisciplinary delivery teams, international standards, executive stakeholders, and long‑term professional development.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, construction management, program management, and technical services for major infrastructure and urban development initiatives worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, the company supports complex projects through disciplined quality governance, advanced engineering expertise, rigorous contractor oversight, and continuous improvement across the full project lifecycle.