Senior QA/QC Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior QC – Site QA/QC Support (Civil – Construction) to join our team! The Senior QC – Site QA/QC Support (Civil) represents PIF-backed national master developer in providing senior-level, site-based civil quality control oversight across assigned construction zones or packages.

The role is responsible for verifying that civil works are executed in full compliance with:

• IFC drawings and approved shop drawings

• Project technical specifications

• Contractual requirements

• Saudi codes and authority standards

The position provides hands-on civil inspection leadership, supports package-level QA/QC governance, and ensures contractor compliance through structured site surveillance, defect prevention, and documented verification. This role is execution-focused and site-intensive, with strong emphasis on civil construction quality.

What You'll Be Doing:

Site-Based Civil Quality Control

Conduct and lead inspection of:

• Earthworks and subgrade preparation

• Foundations and footing works

• Reinforcement installation

• Concrete works (pre-pour, during pour, post-pour)

• Structural elements and Retaining structures

• Infrastructure works (stormwater, drainage, utilities)

• Roadworks and pavements

• External works and hardscape

Training, Knowledge & Awareness

At Senior QC (Site Support) level, training is practical and field-focused:

Conduct toolbox talks on common civil workmanship failures Share lessons learned related to structural and infrastructure works Mentor junior civil inspectors Provide feedback to contractor civil teams on recurring issues Support quality awareness sessions related to specifications and inspection tolerances

Risk Identification & Prevention

Identify high-risk civil activities prior to execution. Recommend preventive inspection strategies. Support early warning reporting of quality risks. Promote defect prevention culture within contractor teams.

Pre-Handover & Documentation Review

Participate in civil pre-handover inspections. Verify closure of punch list items. Review civil-related as-built drawings. Confirm test records and inspection documentation completeness. Ensure proper EDMS uploading (e.g., Aconex) for traceability.

NCR & Defect Management (Civil)

Raise NCRs for civil non-conformances. Review contractor root cause analysis and corrective actions. Conduct re-inspections prior to NCR closure. Monitor recurring civil defect trends (e.g., honeycombing, cracking, compaction failures). Support defect clearance during sectional and final handover.

Contractor Compliance Monitoring

Perform routine and unannounced surveillance inspections. Identify workmanship deficiencies early. Assess adequacy of contractor civil QC personnel. Enforce adherence to approved procedures and inspection sequences. Escalate repeated non-compliance to the Project Quality Manager.

QA/QC Site Support (Civil Focus)

Support implementation of approved ITPs for civil works. Review civil method statements prior to execution. Verify contractor QC inspection reports and daily logs. Witness field testing activities (soil compaction, concrete slump, cube sampling, etc.). Validate third-party laboratory testing compliance. Ensure calibration status of site testing equipment. Provide technical clarification support to site teams where required.

and ensure:

Compliance with IFC drawings and specifications Proper closure of hold and witness points Adequate material traceability Inspection readiness prior to approvals

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

• 12–15 years of civil construction QA/QC experience

• Strong site-based civil inspection background

• Experience in large-scale residential or infrastructure developments

• Developer-side or PMC experience preferred

• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification desirable

• Strong technical knowledge of civil construction methodologies

• Deep underst