Quality Lead - Civil; Airfield; Corporation

Position Overview

Quality Lead
- Civil (Airfield) - Parsons Corporation
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia role provides leadership and oversight of all quality assurance and quality control activities for a major runway, airfield, and airport development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Project Quality Management System to ensure civil works comply with contractual requirements, approved drawings, technical specifications, and applicable aviation standards while supporting successful project delivery.

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

• Establish, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001, client requirements, and contractual obligations
• Develop and manage the Project Quality Plan, inspection and test plans, and quality procedures
• Ensure effective implementation of quality policies across all civil construction activities
• Oversee QA and QC activities for runway, taxiway, apron, pavement, drainage, earthworks, and associated civil infrastructure
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and aviation authority standards
• Review and approve method statements, material submittals, and inspection requests
• Ensure proper inspection and testing of materials and works including asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and subgrade layers
• Coordinate laboratory testing and field quality control activities
• Verify test results, inspection records, and compliance documentation
• Plan and conduct internal quality audits and routine site inspections
• Manage non-conformance reports, corrective actions, and preventive actions
• Ensure timely closure of quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with client, consultant, and regulatory authorities on quality-related matters
• Attend quality meetings and represent the project during audits and inspections
• Ensure proper maintenance of quality registers, records, and documentation
• Review and approve quality reports, inspection records, and test results
• Prepare monthly quality performance reports for senior management
• Lead and manage the civil QA and QC team including engineers and inspectors
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to quality personnel
• Monitor team performance and ensure efficient execution of quality activities
• Identify quality risks associated with civil construction activities and implement risk-based inspection strategies
• Ensure quality documentation is complete for project handover and close-out
• Support final inspections, snag list closure, commissioning, and as-built documentation

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in QA and QC roles within civil or infrastructure projects
• Proven experience on airport, runway, airfield, or major infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated leadership managing quality teams on large-scale projects
• In-depth knowledge of civil construction standards, specifications, and quality control practices
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Experience with pavement works, asphalt, concrete, and earthworks
• Lead Auditor certification for ISO 9001
• Familiarity with aviation authority requirements and international standards
• Strong documentation, reporting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication abilities
• Experience working with consultants and regulatory bodies
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts in a fast-paced project environment

• Senior quality leadership role on a major airport and airfield infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia
• Opportunity to set and drive quality standards across complex civil works
• Collaborative environment with strong technical and project leadership
• Exposure to high-specification aviation infrastructure and regulatory frameworks
• Long-term career growth within large-scale infrastructure and aviation programs

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, and project management organization delivering complex infrastructure and aviation projects worldwide. With a strong presence in Saudi Arabia, Parsons supports national airport and transportation development through disciplined quality management, technical excellence, and strict compliance with international aviation and construction standards.