QA Manager

Job Description:

Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

Act as Construction Quality Assurance (QA) Manager, primarily responsible for implementing the construction Contractor’s approved Quality Management Plan and supervising the performance of the construction contractor(s). This includes responsibility for managing in-house (Contractor) or third party (subcontractor) quality assurance personnel and providing oversight and independent inspection and verification of construction contractor(s) quality control processes, and documentation of all construction activities. Monitor and inspect construction activities and advise the client on quality control and quality assurance issues, such as non-compliance with standards, or potential problems (e.g., technical, legal, or political) that could affect schedule, scope, cost, or safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant degree with commensurate professional experience
• Minimum of 15 years of professional quality control / quality assurance experience in the construction sector
• Five years of professional experience working in Saudi Arabia in the same capacity
• Demonstrated high level organizational, construction inspection, and record keeping skills with ability undertake frequent travel to remote areas
• Skilled in identifying local construction technologies and construction material sources.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

• Familiarity with and ability to address and resolve cultural issues encountered in the Middle East and experience with Saudi Aramco
• Leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising)
• Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work)