Quality Assurance Manager

About the Role

Hill International, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Region. This full-time role involves acting as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) representative for all QA/QC matters, ensuring quality compliance throughout project execution.

Role Context and Purpose

The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for developing, managing, and updating project-specific Quality Management Strategies and Plans. This role requires close coordination with contractors, clients, and supervision teams to uphold quality standards and procedures across all project phases, from construction to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the PMC representative for all QA/QC matters, coordinating between the contractor, client, and supervision team during project execution.
• Review the Programme-wide quality management plan and develop, manage, and update a project-specific Quality Management Strategy and Plan in coordination with the Project Director.
• Establish project QA/QC procedures that integrate with programme-wide standards and Hill procedures.
• Monitor and report on project non-conformances and issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required.
• Administer the quality assurance and quality control regime across all project works.
• Oversee and report on the progress of construction works with respect to quality compliance.
• Provide QA/QC input to the project’s weekly, monthly, and executive reports.
• Manage and coordinate with the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) to review inspections, monitor work quality, track deficiency corrections, issue NCRs, and verify acceptance of completed work.
• Conduct regular QA/QC meetings to review compliance, address gaps, and formulate corrective action items.
• Ensure the PMC Performance Management Framework (PMF) for quality is effectively implemented, achieving KPIs and milestone targets.
• Provide oversight of the main contractor’s delivery of quality throughout all phases, including construction, fit-out, and commissioning.
• Participate in project close-out activities to verify quality documentation and compliance with approved plans.
• Ensure adherence to Hill International’s Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director or line manager.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should possess over 10 years of relevant experience in quality assurance and quality control within project management or construction supervision. The role requires a strong understanding of quality management systems and procedures.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, within the Eastern Region. The role involves working as part of a Project Management Consultant team, collaborating with various stakeholders including clients, contractors, and supervision consultants.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process and salary will be discussed with qualified candidates.