Senior QA/QC Civil Works Specialist

Parsons; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 156,240 - 245,520; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia is seeking a QA-QC Specialist for Civil Works to lead field surveillance, verify material compliance, and ensure construction work meets approved specifications and international standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Civil/Mechanical Engineering and at least seven years of progressive QA/QC experience on major infrastructure projects, with knowledge of ISO 9001, inspection plans, method statements, and non-conformance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive QA‑QC experience in heavy infrastructure, civil engineering, utilities, or major construction projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of Inspection and Test Plans, method statements, Inspection Requests, material approvals, and quality records.
• Experience inspecting concrete, asphalt, earthworks, utilities, structural works, or related infrastructure activities.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and relevant ASTM, ACI, ASME, or comparable international standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct daily quality inspections and site surveillance across civil, utility, and heavy infrastructure work areas.
• Verify that contractors follow approved drawings, specifications, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, and construction procedures.
• Review method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, material approvals, certificates, test records, and Inspection Requests before work proceeds.
• Inspect excavation, earthworks, concrete, structural, utility, road, drainage, and associated construction activities.
• Confirm that inspection hold points and witness points are completed and formally recorded.
• Identify defective work, procedural breaches, and departures from approved quality requirements.
• Prepare and issue Non‑Conformance Reports with clear descriptions, evidence, references, and required corrective actions.
• Review contractor root‑cause investigations and evaluate proposed corrective and preventive actions.
• Track open quality observations and Non‑Conformance Reports until satisfactory closure is verified.
• Monitor concrete sampling, asphalt testing, soil compaction testing, field‑density testing, and other laboratory activities.
• Verify material identification, approval status, certificates, traceability, handling, preservation, and storage conditions.
• Coordinate inspection activities with construction teams, consultants, third‑party laboratories, and contractor quality personnel.
• Participate in internal audits, contractor audits, supplier assessments, and quality‑management reviews.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, quality registers, test reports, photographic evidence, and audit documentation.
• Compile weekly and monthly quality statistics, trend analyses, KPI dashboards, and management reports.
• Identify recurring quality failures and recommend preventive measures, process improvements, or additional controls.
• Confirm that completed work is ready for handover and supported by the required quality records.
• Exercise stop‑work authority when serious or repeated quality, health, safety, or environmental violations create unacceptable risk.
• Support digital quality tracking through Aconex, SharePoint, BIM platforms, or comparable project systems.
• Promote a site culture that prioritizes right‑first‑time construction, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Job description

Parsons Corporation in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia is seeking a QA-QC Specialist for Civil Works to lead field surveillance, verify material compliance, and ensure construction work meets approved specifications and international standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Civil/Mechanical Engineering and at least seven years of progressive QA/QC experience on major infrastructure projects, with knowledge of ISO 9001, inspection plans, method statements, and non-conformance processes.