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Job Description:
Parsons are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Senior Quality Specialist to lead and oversee quality assurance and quality control activities for a large-scale airfield/airport development program.
The ideal candidate will have approximately 10 years of experience in construction quality management, with strong exposure to aviation, infrastructure, or mega-project environments. The Senior Quality Specialist will ensure that all works are executed in compliance with project specifications, international standards, and regulatory requirements, while promoting a culture of quality excellence across all project phases.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Implement and maintain the project Quality Management System in line with client requirements and international standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
- Ensure all contractors and stakeholders adhere to approved quality procedures, plans, and inspection requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure lessons learned are captured and applied.
- Oversee inspection and testing activities across all phases, including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and quality documentation.
- Ensure that all materials and workmanship meet specified standards and project requirements.
- Plan and conduct internal and external quality audits of contractors, suppliers, and project teams.
- Identify non-conformities, track corrective and preventive actions, and ensure timely closure.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, aviation regulations, and contract requirements.
- Manage the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process, ensuring proper documentation, investigation, and resolution.
- Analyze trends in quality issues and implement preventive measures to reduce recurrence.
- Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to resolve quality-related issues effectively.
- Ensure proper control and management of all quality records, including inspection reports, test results, certifications, and approvals.
- Prepare regular quality reports, dashboards, and KPIs for project leadership.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure traceability of all quality-related activities.
- Evaluate and monitor supplier and vendor quality performance.
- Ensure proper material submittals, approvals, and certifications are in place prior to installation.
- Coordinate factory inspections and material testing where required.
- Work closely with engineering, construction, HSE, and project controls teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
- Liaise with client representatives, consultants, and regulatory authorities on quality matters.
- Support resolution of technical and quality-related challenges across the project lifecycle.
- Provide guidance and training to project teams on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Promote a culture of quality awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor junior quality staff and support their professional development.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in quality assurance and quality control within construction or infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience in large-scale or complex projects, preferably in airport, airfield, or aviation environments.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and construction quality practices.
- Familiarity with inspection processes, testing standards, and material compliance requirements.
- Experience with NCR management, audits, and corrective action processes.
- Good understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:
- Professional certifications such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor/Lead Implementer or equivalent.
- Experience in airport or airfield projects, including runways, taxiways, and airside infrastructure.
- Familiarity with international codes and standards relevant to aviation and infrastructure projects.
- Experience working under FIDIC or similar contract frameworks.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder project environment.
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