Quality Assurance Manager - Compliance
Posted date [2026-08-05]
(ID: 49016)
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AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure development, engineering, and project management solutions, dedicated to building a better, smarter, and more sustainable world. With unmatched expertise in construction, civil engineering, architecture, environmental consulting, and urban development, AECOM helps clients tackle complex challenges across water, energy, transportation, oil and gas, renewable energy, and smart city projects. As one of the world’s leading engineering and construction companies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the wider Gulf region, AECOM partners with both government and private organizations to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions through every stage of the project lifecycle from advisory and design to engineering, procurement, and construction management. Headquartered in the United States and operating across the Middle East, AECOM is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of USD 16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Its projects shape skylines, transportation systems, and energy networks across major Gulf cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, and Muscat. For those seeking engineering jobs in Dubai, construction management roles in the UAE, civil engineering careers in Saudi Arabia, or infrastructure project opportunities across the Middle East, AECOM offers a world-class environment for growth and innovation. Discover the latest AECOM Gulf and Middle East job openings at careersingulf.com, the region’s leading job portal for engineering, architecture, construction, and project management careers.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Quality Assurance Manager - ComplianceJob Snapshot
Role: Quality Assurance Manager - Compliance
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Quality Assurance
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Quality Assurance Manager - Compliance opportunity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a Civil Engineering role responsible for strengthening quality systems, regulatory compliance and operational performance. AECOM is hiring an analytical leader to manage quality professionals, oversee inspections and audits, resolve non-conformances and establish a culture of continuous improvement across project operations.
Job Details
Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Quality Assurance
Salary: SAR 25000-40000 per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Quality Assurance Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for quality programs, inspection activities and management systems. The position requires close
collaboration with project management, operations, contractors, vendors and clients to ensure deliverables comply with contractual requirements, applicable standards and organizational expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead quality assurance professionals, inspectors and auditors.
* Provide technical coaching and professional-development support.
* Establish quality responsibilities and monitor team performance.
* Develop comprehensive quality assurance programs and procedures.
* Align quality initiatives with organizational objectives.
* Maintain compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
* Conduct process, product and service inspections.
* Lead quality audits and operational assessments.
* Identify defects, non-conformances and improvement opportunities.
* Maintain records of quality issues and non-conformance notices.
* Develop corrective-action plans and monitor implementation.
* Verify that identified issues are resolved within agreed timelines.
* Analyze test results and quality performance metrics.
* Conduct root-cause analyses for recurring issues.
* Recommend data-driven process improvements.
* Coordinate corrective and preventive measures with relevant teams.
* Work with operations, production and project-management personnel.
* Monitor contractor and vendor quality performance.
* Verify compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
* Prepare detailed quality reports and progress updates.
* Present executive summaries and recommendations to leadership.
* Conduct site visits to verify quality and safety compliance.
* Confirm adherence to approved project specifications.
* Maintain transparent communication with clients.
* Develop and deliver quality-awareness training.
* Establish and maintain quality-management systems.
* Protect the accuracy and traceability of quality records.
* Promote continuous improvement and organizational accountability.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Operations or a related field.
* Minimum six years of relevant quality assurance or management experience.
* Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience may be considered.
* Fifteen years of progressive quality experience is preferred.
* Proven experience leading quality assurance teams.
* Strong understanding of quality-management systems.
* Expertise in compliance procedures and controlled documentation.
* Demonstrated root-cause analysis and corrective-action capabilities.
* Knowledge of continuous-improvement methodologies.
* Strong analytical and evidence-based problem-solving skills.
* Excellent report-writing and presentation abilities.
* Certification as a Quality Manager is advantageous.
* Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean or an equivalent credential is preferred.
* Advanced knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 is beneficial.
* Experience with quality-management and data-analysis software.
* Proven success in process-improvement initiatives.
* Strong client and stakeholder-management capabilities.
* Experience managing budgets and allocating resources.
* Ability to develop training programs and strengthen team capability.
Skills Set
* Quality assurance
* Quality management systems
* ISO 9001
* ISO 14001
* Quality inspections
* Internal auditing
* Compliance assessment
* Non-conformance management
* Corrective action planning
* Preventive action
* Root-cause analysis
* Continuous improvement
* Six Sigma
* Lean methodology
* Quality metrics
* Data analysis
* Process optimization
* Vendor quality management
* Contractor quality oversight
* Executive reporting
* Quality documentation
* Training development
* Team leadership
* Client communication
Why Join Us
AECOM offers the opportunity to shape quality performance across complex infrastructure and operational environments while leading a team of quality professionals. The role provides access to multidisciplinary expertise, established management systems and professional-development resources. Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, recognition awards and retirement-related benefits.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams support public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM creates sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and deliver long-term value.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead quality assurance professionals, inspectors and auditors.
* Provide technical coaching and professional-development support.
* Establish quality responsibilities and monitor team performance.
* Develop comprehensive quality assurance programs and procedures.
* Align quality initiatives with organizational objectives.
* Maintain compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
* Conduct process, product and service inspections.
* Lead quality audits and operational assessments.
* Identify defects, non-conformances and improvement opportunities.
* Maintain records of quality issues and non-conformance notices.
* Develop corrective-action plans and monitor implementation.
* Verify that identified issues are resolved within agreed timelines.
* Analyze test results and quality performance metrics.
* Conduct root-cause analyses for recurring issues.
* Recommend data-driven process improvements.
* Coordinate corrective and preventive measures with relevant teams.
* Work with operations, production and project-management personnel.
* Monitor contractor and vendor quality performance.
* Verify compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
* Prepare detailed quality reports and progress updates.
* Present executive summaries and recommendations to leadership.
* Conduct site visits to verify quality and safety compliance.
* Confirm adherence to approved project specifications.
* Maintain transparent communication with clients.
* Develop and deliver quality-awareness training.
* Establish and maintain quality-management systems.
* Protect the accuracy and traceability of quality records.
* Promote continuous improvement and organizational accountability.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Operations or a related field.
* Minimum six years of relevant quality assurance or management experience.
* Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience may be considered.
* Fifteen years of progressive quality experience is preferred.
* Proven experience leading quality assurance teams.
* Strong understanding of quality-management systems.
* Expertise in compliance procedures and controlled documentation.
* Demonstrated root-cause analysis and corrective-action capabilities.
* Knowledge of continuous-improvement methodologies.
* Strong analytical and evidence-based problem-solving skills.
* Excellent report-writing and presentation abilities.
* Certification as a Quality Manager is advantageous.
* Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean or an equivalent credential is preferred.
* Advanced knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 is beneficial.
* Experience with quality-management and data-analysis software.
* Proven success in process-improvement initiatives.
* Strong client and stakeholder-management capabilities.
* Experience managing budgets and allocating resources.
* Ability to develop training programs and strengthen team capability.
Skills Set
* Quality assurance
* Quality management systems
* ISO 9001
* ISO 14001
* Quality inspections
* Internal auditing
* Compliance assessment
* Non-conformance management
* Corrective action planning
* Preventive action
* Root-cause analysis
* Continuous improvement
* Six Sigma
* Lean methodology
* Quality metrics
* Data analysis
* Process optimization
* Vendor quality management
* Contractor quality oversight
* Executive reporting
* Quality documentation
* Training development
* Team leadership
* Client communication
Why Join Us
AECOM offers the opportunity to shape quality performance across complex infrastructure and operational environments while leading a team of quality professionals. The role provides access to multidisciplinary expertise, established management systems and professional-development resources. Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, recognition awards and retirement-related benefits.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams support public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM creates sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and deliver long-term value.
