Senior Project Quality Specialist - ICT and ELV

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Project Quality Specialist - ICT and ELV in Riyadh to oversee QA/QC for ICT, ELV, security, and airport technology systems. You will lead inspections, testing, commissioning, contractor compliance, non-conformance management, and integrated system verification across complex environments.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of project quality experience in ICT/ELV, structured cabling, fiber networks, and IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 10+ years in project quality or QA-QC for ICT/ELV systems.
• Experience with airport/large infrastructure programs is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management principles and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC activities for ICT, ELV, CCTV, access control, and related systems.
• Coordinate with engineering, commissioning, and contractors on quality issues.
• Review ITPs, MIRs, NCRs, and test reports for accuracy and closure.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and integrated system testing across interfaces.
• Provide technical guidance to inspectors and project teams.

Skills

ICT quality management

ELV quality management

Telecommunications systems

Structured cabling

Fiber optic networks

OTDR testing

LAN/WAN infrastructure

CCTV systems

Access control

BMS integration

SCADA integration

ISO 9001 auditing

BIM coordination

Quality dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, ICT, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Senior Project Quality Specialist - ICT and ELV

Job Snapshot Role: Senior Project Quality Specialist - ICT and ELV Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Construction Function: Quality Assurance Experience: Minimum 10 years Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Senior Project Quality Specialist - ICT and ELV in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a specialized Construction opportunity overseeing quality assurance and quality control for ICT, telecommunications, ELV, security, network, and airport technology systems. Parsons is hiring an experienced quality specialist to lead inspections, testing, commissioning, contractor compliance, non-conformance management, and integrated system verification across complex airport and infrastructure environments.

Job Details Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Construction Function: Quality Assurance Salary: 20000-30000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Senior Project Quality Specialist will safeguard the installation quality, technical compliance, system performance, and traceability of ICT and ELV works from material approval through final client acceptance. The scope spans structured cabling, fiber networks, data infrastructure, security systems, communications technology, digital platforms, equipment rooms, and interfaces with critical airport operational systems. The role requires more than conventional construction inspection. Technology systems must function individually and communicate reliably across integrated interfaces, making testing, commissioning, configuration verification, documentation, and multidisciplinary coordination central to successful delivery. Working across airside and landside environments, the specialist will provide technical quality leadership to inspectors and engineers while coordinating with contractors, specialist vendors, consultants, commissioning teams, and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and quality control activities for ICT, telecommunications, ELV, security, and related technology systems.
• Implement ICT and ELV requirements established through the Project Quality Plan, approved procedures, specifications, and technical standards.
• Review drawings, equipment schedules, specifications, Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plans, checklists, and inspection procedures.
• Monitor field installation and verify compliance with approved shop drawings, manufacturer requirements, specifications, and project criteria.
• Lead surveillance inspections, formal quality inspections, and audits covering contractors and specialist technology vendors.
• Review Material Inspection Requests, Work Inspection Requests, material submittals, certificates, test reports, and supporting technical documentation.
• Confirm that approved cables, devices, racks, cabinets, containment, equipment, and accessories are correctly stored, protected, installed, and identified.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor quality performance and elevate significant or recurring deficiencies.
• Lead review of NCRs and quality observations while tracking corrective actions through verified closure.
• Support root cause investigations into installation defects, failed tests, system deficiencies, and recurring workmanship problems.
• Confirm effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions before closing quality issues.
• Coordinate technical quality matters with Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, consultants, contractors, and specialist vendors.
• Provide technical guidance to Project Quality Engineers and Inspectors responsible for ICT and ELV works.
• Quality oversight will cover structured cabling, fiber optic networks, LAN and WAN infrastructure, telecom systems, network equipment, server rooms, network rooms, data centers, MDF and IDF rooms, Wi-Fi systems, and supporting IT infrastructure.
• Inspect containment, conduits, cable trays, trunking, racks, cabinets, network equipment, and associated installations.
• Verify cable segregation, routing, identification, labeling, protection, and termination.
• Inspect fiber optic cable installation, splicing, termination, bend-radius control, and physical protection.
• Verify structured cabling installation, patch panels, outlets, equipment racks, and associated terminations.
• Monitor installation of servers, switches, network devices, and supporting equipment against approved requirements.
• ELV and security oversight will include CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, intercom, Public Address and Voice Evacuation, master clock, SMATV, IPTV, audio-visual systems, digital signage, and security management platforms.
• Verify CCTV positioning, mounting, coverage, image quality, recording, storage, and functional performance.
• Inspect access control devices and verify installation, communication, operation, and system integration.
• Monitor installation and testing of intercoms, speakers, displays, sensors, and other ELV devices.
• Verify equipment positioning, alignment, accessibility, mounting, environmental protection, and manufacturer installation requirements.
• Confirm concealed ICT and ELV installations are inspected and accepted before closure.
• Airport technology interfaces may include Airport Operational Database connections, Flight Information Display Systems, baggage system interfaces, airport communication networks, surveillance platforms, command and control systems, and integration with BMS and SCADA.
• Monitor interfaces between technology systems and electrical power, HVAC, fire protection, architecture, Civil works, MEP, Security, and specialist systems.
• Review system architecture, cable schedules, equipment schedules, rack layouts, interface requirements, and approved design changes.
• Support BIM coordination and model-based reviews where applicable.
• Assist with RFIs, technical queries, design clarifications, clashes, and constructability concerns affecting quality.
• Verify that site teams use current approved drawings and that authorized design changes are incorporated correctly.
• Testing and commissioning responsibilities include reviewing procedures and ITPs before testing begins and verifying that approved acceptance criteria are consistently applied.
• Witness fiber optic OTDR and insertion loss testing.
• Review copper structured cabling certification results.
• Monitor network connectivity and infrastructure verification.
• Witness functional testing of CCTV, access control, Public Address and Voice Evacuation, intercom, master clock, IPTV, digital signage, and related systems.
• Coordinate integrated system testing involving ICT, ELV, BMS, security, fire alarm, and other interfaces.
• Investigate failed tests and verify completion of required corrective measures.
• Review testing and commissioning records for accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
• Support final system demonstrations, phased commissioning, handover, and client acceptance.
• Provide specialist oversight for systems serving airport terminals, airfield facilities, support buildings, infrastructure assets, and operational areas.
• Coordinate quality activities around airport security restrictions, operational requirements, live-system interfaces, and phased construction.
• Conduct contractor and vendor audits against approved quality procedures and ISO 9001 principles.
• Maintain ICT and ELV quality registers, inspection records, NCR trackers, test documentation, and corrective action records.
• Monitor quality indicators including inspection pass rates, NCRs, test failures, rework, material and equipment rejection, audit findings, and corrective action closure.
• Analyze recurring trends and recommend targeted improvements to Project Quality Management.
• Prepare weekly and monthly quality reports, dashboards, audit findings, inspection summaries, and management updates.

Ideal Profile

The position requires a bachelor 's degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, ICT, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience in project quality, construction QA-QC, or quality management involving ICT and ELV systems. A strong technical background across telecommunications, structured cabling, fiber optics, networks, security systems, and integrated technology installations is essential. Experience gained on major airports, transportation infrastructure, large commercial developments, or similarly complex multidisciplinary programs is highly desirable. Candidates should understand the complete ICT and ELV delivery cycle covering design review, materials, installation, inspections, testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, documentation, and handover. Practical knowledge of ITPs, Method Statements, MIRs, WIRs, NCRs, quality audits, test procedures, corrective actions, and technical records is required. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management principles is expected. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CQI, or an equivalent quality certification will be advantageous. The specialist should be capable of coordinating effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, specialist vendors, engineers, commissioning teams, and inspectors while resolving technically complex quality issues in a structured manner.

Skills Set

• ICT quality management
• ELV quality management
• Technology systems QA-QC
• Telecommunications systems
• Structured cabling
• Fiber optic networks
• OTDR testing
• Insertion loss testing
• LAN infrastructure
• WAN infrastructure
• Wi-Fi systems
• Network infrastructure
• Data centers
• MDF rooms
• IDF rooms
• CCTV systems
• Access control
• Intrusion detection
• Intercom systems
• Public Address and Voice Evacuation
• Master clock systems
• SMATV
• IPTV
• Digital signage
• Security management systems
• Airport technology systems
• Airport Operational Database interfaces
• Flight Information Display Systems interfaces
• Command and control interfaces
• BMS integration
• SCADA integration
• Integrated systems testing
• Testing and commissioning
• Inspection and Test Plans
• Material Inspection Requests
• Work Inspection Requests
• NCR management
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective and preventive actions
• ISO 9001 Quality auditing
• Contractor quality management
• Vendor quality management
• BIM coordination
• Technical documentation
• Quality dashboards

Why Join Us

Modern airport developments depend on interconnected digital, communications, and security infrastructure that must perform reliably from the first day of operations. This Riyadh role provides extensive exposure to advanced ICT and ELV systems where installation quality, network performance, security integration, and successful commissioning directly influence airport readiness. The position offers an experienced quality professional the opportunity to deepen expertise in integrated airport technology, fiber and network infrastructure, intelligent security systems, specialist vendor management, and complex testing while taking a senior role in improving quality performance across a major infrastructure program.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, technology, construction management, and program services for major infrastructure and transportation developments. Its Saudi Arabia teams support complex airport and infrastructure programs through integrated capabilities spanning technology systems, quality management, engineering, construction, commissioning, project controls, and operational readiness.