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About the Role

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the implementation of the Project Quality Management System for a large-scale building development program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves ensuring all project activities align with contractual requirements, approved quality standards, regulatory mandates, and industry best practices.

Role Context and Objectives

The Quality Assurance Manager will work closely with the Client, Resident Engineer, Project Director, contractors, and multidisciplinary supervision teams. The primary objective is to establish a culture of quality excellence, continuous improvement, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle, covering design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Assurance Management System in accordance with project specifications and international standards.
• Ensure compliance with project quality objectives, procedures, and quality management requirements.
• Establish and monitor project-wide quality assurance processes and governance frameworks.
• Lead quality audits, surveillance activities, and compliance assessments across all project disciplines.
• Review and approve contractor Quality Management Plans, Quality Procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Method Statements.
• Monitor contractor quality performance and ensure compliance with approved quality systems.
• Verify effective implementation of quality controls throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover stages.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Establish quality performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor project quality trends and metrics.
• Ensure effective management of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective Action Requests (CARs), and Preventive Actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis of recurring quality issues and implement improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with discipline engineers and inspectors to ensure consistent application of quality requirements.
• Review material approval processes and verify compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Oversee document control processes related to quality records and compliance documentation.
• Monitor factory inspections, mock-ups, testing activities, and material approval processes.
• Ensure project deliverables comply with local regulations, client requirements, and international standards.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities by ensuring quality requirements are fully achieved.
• Prepare quality dashboards, executive reports, and presentations for senior management and clients.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and quality awareness programs across the project.
• Mentor and develop quality engineers, inspectors, and project personnel to strengthen quality culture and performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance management.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing Project Quality Management Systems on large-scale building development programs.
• Proficiency in international quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, involving collaboration with various project stakeholders, including the Client, Resident Engineer, Project Director, contractors, and multidisciplinary supervision teams.

Rewards and Benefits

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering offers rewards and benefits designed to support professional growth and career development, including opportunities to enhance skills and expand expertise.