Senior QA/QC Architecture Engineer Residential Projects📣 Job Ad

About RAWAJ and the Role

RAWAJ, a leading Saudi contractor specializing in high-quality large-scale residential projects, is seeking a Senior QA/QC Architecture Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is central to ensuring the highest standards of architectural quality across various construction projects.

Role Purpose

The Senior QA/QC Architecture Engineer is responsible for leading all architectural quality assurance and quality control activities throughout the project lifecycle. This involves ensuring that all architectural works consistently comply with project specifications, approved drawings, contract requirements, local regulations, and international quality standards, while actively promoting a culture of quality within project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all architectural QA/QC activities across assigned construction projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and quality procedures.
• Ensure all architectural works comply with project specifications, approved shop drawings, contract requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
• Review and approve material submittals, method statements, inspection requests (IRs), and technical documentation.
• Conduct regular site inspections, quality audits, and surveillance to ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
• Monitor architectural finishing works including blockwork, plastering, waterproofing, flooring, ceilings, painting, cladding, facades, doors, windows, and all architectural finishes.
• Identify non-conformance issues (NCRs), lead root cause analysis, and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Coordinate with Consultants, Contractors, Technical Office, Construction, and Project Management teams to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor subcontractors' quality performance and ensure compliance with approved quality standards.
• Prepare quality reports, KPIs, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Ensure all inspection and testing records are properly maintained and documented.
• Participate in project handover, snagging, de-snagging, and final acceptance inspections.
• Lead and mentor QA/QC Engineers and Inspectors while promoting continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must possess over 10 years of experience in quality assurance and quality control within architectural engineering, specifically on residential projects. A comprehensive understanding of construction processes, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance is essential for this role.

Work Setting

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within a dynamic environment, focusing on large-scale residential developments, and requires close collaboration with diverse project teams and external stakeholders.

Commitment to Quality

RAWAJ is dedicated to delivering high-quality residential projects. The Senior QA/QC Architecture Engineer plays a critical part in upholding these standards and driving continuous quality improvement across all architectural aspects of our developments.