QAQC Manager

Job Purpose : To lead and manage all aspects of Quality Assurance and Quality Control on-site, ensuring that construction works comply with design intent, project specifications, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations. The QA/QC Manager acts as the primary authority on quality within the supervision team, driving consistent standards, preventing defects, and safeguarding the successful delivery and handover of the project.

Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance (QA) – Systems and Procedures

• Establishes and implements the Project Quality Plan in line with the consultant’s contract obligations.
• Reviews and approves the contractor’s QA/QC plan, inspection & test plans (ITPs), and method statements.
• Ensures proper documentation procedures are in place, including WIRs (Work Inspection Requests), MIRs (Material Inspection Requests), NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports).
• Audits the contractor’s quality management systems, identifying gaps and enforcing corrective measures.

Quality Control (QC) – Site Execution Monitoring

• Conducts and witnesses site inspections alongside discipline inspectors (architectural, structural, MEP, etc.) to verify compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Reviews and signs off inspection records before acceptance of works.
• Ensures that testing (materials, systems, commissioning) is properly scheduled, witnessed, and documented.
• Monitors storage, handling, and installation practices to prevent damage or non-conformance.

Coordination with Consultant & Client

• Works directly with the Resident Engineer / Site Lead to escalate quality concerns or systemic issues.
• Provides consolidated QA/QC reporting to the client, highlighting risks, recurring defects, and contractor performance.
• Participates in progress meetings to report on quality status and corrective action plans.
• Supports the Architect of Record (AOR) or Lead Consultant in authority compliance checks related to workmanship and materials.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions

• Leads the process for raising and tracking NCRs / site observations, ensuring timely closure by the contractor.
• Reviews root-cause analysis and verifies that corrective measures are effective and sustainable, not temporary fixes.
• Advises the consultant’s senior team on whether unresolved quality issues warrant contractual notices or hold points.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Ensures mock-ups, samples, and trial installations are reviewed against contract requirements.
• Oversees pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, ensuring results are recorded and compliant.
• Monitors preparation of as-built records, O&M manuals, warranties, ensuring quality close-out aligns with project handover.

Role Within the Lead Consultant Team

• Acts as the quality backbone across all site disciplines, enabling inspectors and site architects to align under consistent QA/QC processes.
• Provides training, mentoring, and procedural guidance to junior staff and inspectors to maintain uniform standards.
• Works in tandem with HSE managers to address overlaps in workmanship and safety.
• Functions as a catalyst for accountability: bridging the client’s expectations, the consultant’s supervision duties, and the contractor’s deliverables.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• 10–15 years’ experience in QA/QC and construction supervision.
• Strong knowledge of construction standards, materials, and codes.
• Experience with QA/QC documentation: ITPs, WIRs, MIRs, NCRs.
• Preferred certifications: ISO 9001 -Quality Management System, Lead Auditor, ASQ CQA, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with commissioning, testing, and project handover.

Competencies:

• Quality Management: Develops and audits QA/QC systems and procedures.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong inspection and testing knowledge across disciplines.
• Leadership: Guides QA/QC teams and enforces standards.
• Communication: Clear reporting to clients and coordination with project teams.
• Problem Solving: Handles non-conformances and drives corrective actions.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures compliance with drawings, specs, and handover standards.

Interested candidates can share their CV directly on recruit.ksa@dsa-arch.com mentioning "QAQC Manager" as the subject.