Senior QA/QC Engineer – Construction Quality Lead

Power International Holding (PIH); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Power International Holding (PIH) seeks a QA/QC Engineer to ensure projects meet international quality standards and client expectations by implementing ISO 9001, QCS, and IMS procedures on site in Saudi Arabia. You will assist the QA/QC Manager, prepare WIRs, inspect materials, and maintain QA/QC documentation.

You will monitor inspections, oversee Test Plans and ITPs, coordinate with consultants, and drive continuous quality improvements across construction activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of work-related standards, specifications, and quality systems (ISO 9001, QCS, SMACNA).
• Experience dealing with various QC issues and IMS/QMS.
• Knowledge of local employment laws/regulations for policy analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) or Integrated Management System (IMS).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project QA/QC Manager or Sr. QA/QC Engineer in implementing the QA/QC system at site per the approved Project Quality Plan and IMS procedures.
• Prepare Work Inspection Requests (WIR) for each construction activity and submit to the consultant.
• Check all incoming materials per project specifications and approved submittals.
• Monitor WIRs and test reports and update the Quality Manager and site team on status.
• Establish and monitor QA/QC Plans, Method of Statements and Test Plans before and during the project.
• Ensure document control procedures are followed and approved documents are distributed.
• Check ITPs and ensure method statements and test plans are submitted for consultant approval.
• Verify inspections are carried out per plan and advise corrective actions for 90% first submission pass rate.
• Inspect materials internally and raise NCRs for substandard deliveries; include records in monthly quality report.
• Monitor WIRs and test reports; update management and departments on job status.
• Maintain logs of tests and ensure availability of steel mill certificates.
• Ensure test reports and logs exist for all tests per the approved matrix.
• Maintain daily concrete pour cards and coordinate SRV and cost control.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives and incident reporting aligned with IMS policies.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

QA inspections

ERP (SAP) knowledge

AI Fluency

ISO 9001

QCS

SMACNA

ASHRAE/NFPA

Education

UPDA Engineer Registration

Lead Auditor ISO 9001

ASQC certification (CQM/CQE)

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Power International Holding (PIH) seeks a QA/QC Engineer to ensure projects meet international quality standards and client expectations by implementing ISO 9001, QCS, and IMS procedures on site in Saudi Arabia. You will assist the QA/QC Manager, prepare WIRs, inspect materials, and maintain QA/QC documentation.

You will monitor inspections, oversee Test Plans and ITPs, coordinate with consultants, and drive continuous quality improvements across construction activities.