Senior Quality Specialist

About Parsons

Parsons is seeking a Senior Quality Specialist to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is for professionals with over 10 years of experience in quality management.

Role Overview

The Senior Quality Specialist will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of project-level Quality Management Systems. This role ensures compliance with ISO 9001 standards, Parsons’ internal requirements, and applicable client and contractual obligations. The specialist will also provide technical guidance and support to project personnel on quality-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of project-level Quality Management Systems in accordance with ISO 9001 and contractual requirements.
• Develop, review, and update project quality plans, procedures, work instructions, and related documentation.
• Monitor project activities to verify compliance with approved quality procedures, technical specifications, and contract requirements.
• Conduct and support internal, project, supplier, and subcontractor quality audits and surveillance activities.
• Prepare audit reports, document findings, track corrective actions, and verify the timely closeout of identified issues.
• Maintain project quality records, including Non-Conformance Reports, Corrective Action Requests, and performance metrics.
• Review and evaluate Non-Conformance Reports and support root-cause analyses and the development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Review contractors’ and subcontractors’ quality plans, procedures, and other quality-related documentation.
• Monitor contractor and supplier quality performance and report noncompliance or potential quality risks.
• Coordinate quality-related activities with various project functions, including engineering, construction, and procurement.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical guidance on quality requirements and compliance.
• Prepare regular quality reports, dashboards, trend analyses, and inputs for management reviews.
• Support quality management reviews and assist in establishing quality objectives and improvement initiatives.
• Identify quality trends and recurring issues, recommending actions to improve project performance.
• Support the preparation and delivery of quality awareness and procedure-specific training.
• Provide guidance and technical support to project personnel on Quality Management System requirements.
• Verify that products, materials, services, and completed work comply with approved quality requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal departments on quality matters.
• Support client and third-party audits, assisting with preparation, coordination, and closeout.
• Support the continual improvement of Parsons’ Quality Management System and project quality performance.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in quality management.

Required Skills

• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a team dedicated to fostering an innovative culture and supporting professional growth.