Material Specialist - Airfield and Runway Infrastructure - Corporation Saudi Arabi

Position Overview

The Material Specialist - Airfield role supports material control, testing, and compliance activities for a major airport airfield and runway development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This position focuses on ensuring that all construction materials meet approved project specifications, aviation authority standards, and quality requirements across complex airfield works.

Country:
Saudi Arabia | City:
Riyadh | Industry: Construction | Function:
Quality Control & Materials Engineering | Salary:  monthly (Market estimated) | Gender: Any | Candidate Nationality:
Any | Job Type: Full-time

• Review and process material submittals in line with project specifications and approved standards.
• Ensure all construction materials comply with ICAO, FAA, and local aviation authority requirements as well as ASTM and AASHTO standards.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and suppliers to obtain timely material approvals.
• Arrange and monitor field and laboratory testing for soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, and other civil materials.
• Review laboratory and site test results and verify compliance with approved mix designs and specifications.
• Identify non-conforming materials and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and support approval of concrete and asphalt mix designs in coordination with QA and QC teams.
• Monitor batching plant operations to ensure consistency and compliance with approved material designs.
• Support trial mixes, mock‑ups, and pre‑production testing activities.
• Coordinate with site engineers and construction teams regarding material usage, availability, and sequencing.
• Maintain accurate material tracking logs, test registers, and approval records.
• Prepare technical reports, material compliance summaries, and daily or weekly progress updates.
• Ensure material handling, storage, and testing activities comply with approved HSE and environmental requirements.
• Support sustainable material practices and waste reduction initiatives where applicable.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials engineering or materials quality control roles.
• Experience on airport, airfield, runway, or large‑scale infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials including soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete.
• Familiarity with ASTM, AASHTO, BS, and aviation‑related material standards.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory and field testing procedures.
• Ability to analyze test data, identify trends, and flag compliance issues.
• Proficient in MS Office and technical reporting.
• Experience working with airfield pavement materials and high‑performance concrete.
• Knowledge of asphalt and concrete plant operations.
• Familiarity with QA and QC documentation, inspection and test plans, and NCR processes.
• Experience using document control systems such as Aconex or similar platforms.
• Certification in materials testing or quality management is an advantage.

• Work on a high‑profile airport and airfield development program in Saudi Arabia.
• Gain exposure to aviation‑standard material compliance and quality systems.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary project environment with strong technical governance.
• Long‑term growth opportunities within major infrastructure and aviation projects.

Parsons Corporation is a global leader in engineering, construction, and program management, delivering complex infrastructure and aviation projects worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, Parsons supports national airport and airfield development programs through advanced engineering expertise, strict quality control, and compliance with international aviation standards.