QA Engineer

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a QA Engineer to join its site-based Construction Supervision team in Riyadh. This full-time position is for a major landmark development project that includes the design, enabling, and main works for a large-scale destination, featuring iconic assets, hospitality facilities, and supporting infrastructure.

Project Context

The project operates under a client governance framework with stringent requirements for program, quality, safety, and sustainability. The Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) is responsible for providing independent, end-to-end supervision and management, ensuring all works are completed, integrated, tested, commissioned, and handed over to support successful operations and long-term legacy objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with Parsons and client requirements.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved quality standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Conduct quality audits, inspections, and surveillance activities across project sites.
• Review and approve Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and related quality documentation.
• Identify, document, and track Non-Conformances (NCRs), Corrective Actions, and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Analyze quality performance trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective implementation of QA/QC processes by contractors and subcontractors.
• Prepare quality reports, audit findings, and performance metrics for project management and clients.
• Support testing, commissioning, handover, and closeout activities to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Provide quality training, guidance, and technical support to project teams.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders on quality-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with Parsons quality standards, client requirements, and applicable industry codes and regulations.
• Mentor and support junior quality personnel as required.
• Perform other duties related to quality assurance and project delivery as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Quality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or a related discipline.

Desired Skills and Certifications

• Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), CMQ/OE, or equivalent certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Membership in a recognized Quality organization is preferred.

Work Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.