QA/QC Manager (Saudi Arabia)

About the job

The QA/QC Manager will oversee and ensure the quality of housing renovation and refurbishment works performed by contractors and subcontractors. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, contractual requirements, applicable codes, and the Project Quality Plan, from initial site inspections through final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Quality Plan, procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Lead and supervise multidisciplinary Civil, Architectural, Electrical, and Mechanical QA/QC teams.
• Review method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), material submittals, and quality documentation.
• Monitor renovation activities, including demolition, structural repairs, waterproofing, finishes, MEP works, and reinstatement.
• Coordinate inspections, material approvals, testing, and commissioning with the client and consultant.
• Identify quality issues, manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits to ensure compliance with approved standards.
• Manage snagging, final inspections, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and project handover documentation.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance and prepare periodic quality reports and KPIs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Architectural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of QA/QC experience in construction and building projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a management position.
• Proven experience in housing renovation, residential refurbishment, or building rehabilitation projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, quality management systems, inspections, NCR management, testing and commissioning, and handover processes.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary quality teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• PMP, RMP, and Six Sigma certifications preferred.
• Registration with the relevant local engineering authority, where required.