Quality Specialist📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Quality Specialist to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position supports the development of the King Salman International Airport, a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing air travel capacity in the region. The role involves ensuring adherence to quality standards throughout the construction of three new terminals: Terminal 6, the Iconic Terminal, and the Private Aviation Terminal and hangars.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

The Quality Specialist will play a crucial role in reviewing contractor Quality Management System (QMS) related plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Quality Procedures. This position requires monitoring non-conforming conditions, assessing the effectiveness of corrective actions, and providing recommendations to resolve complex issues and mitigate performance risks. The role also includes participating in quality audits and surveillances, and providing necessary support to project teams.

• Prepare and complete quality audit checklists, participating in internal and external audits for contractors, suppliers, and project quality programs.
• Review and monitor nonconformities, ensuring timely and effective corrective actions and closure of audit findings.
• Evaluate quality procedures and manuals for compliance with project quality plans and draft new procedures as needed.
• Support root cause analyses and develop corrective action plans for complex quality issues.
• Provide daily support and guidance to project teams in implementing QMS requirements and maintaining compliance.
• Review and assess contractors’ quality submittals, including manuals, procedures, Quality Plans, ITPs, audit schedules, and vendor prequalification.
• Maintain communication with client quality representatives, manage relationships, and ensure consistent reporting.
• Provide input to Project agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a monthly basis.
• Develop standardized quality metrics to support performance monitoring and continual improvement.
• Conduct quality surveillances on-site, quality walkdowns, document observations or non-conformances, and ensure timely resolution and follow-up.
• Report to the Sr. Quality Specialist.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering (or an international equivalent). The required experience is 2-5 years as a Quality Specialist/Engineer, or alternatively, 6-9 years of relevant quality work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Technical knowledge in engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning practices to understand project and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of quality principles and their application across various project phases.
• Knowledge of corrective action systems for eliminating nonconforming conditions.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and their impact on quality programs.
• Proficiency in oral and written English communication.
• Proficiency in relevant computer and reporting applications, including BIM 360, Power BI, Microsoft Office programs, and other related tools.
• Ability to perform assessments of suppliers' and contractors' processes, systems, and practices.
• Prompt identification and reporting of quality-related challenges to mitigate project impact.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Bechtel’s administrative practices.
• Preferred: A recognized degree and/or specialized courses in engineering, quality, or a specialized discipline.
• Required: ISO 9001:2015 Certified Auditor / Lead Auditor (IRCA approved).
• Preferred: ISO 9001 Certified for QMS Requirements / Awareness.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.