Senior Manager - QA and QC
Posted date [2026-09-27]
(ID: 52584)
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Job Description and Requirements
Senior Manager - QA and QCJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Manager - QA/QC Manager
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Quality Assurance
Experience: Minimum 20 years
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Manager - QA/QC Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE to lead quality assurance and quality control activities for a large infrastructure project. The position is responsible for establishing and maintaining quality systems, leading QA/QC professionals, monitoring compliance, analyzing quality performance, managing corrective and preventive actions, and working with project teams, contractors, vendors, and suppliers to maintain required infrastructure quality standards.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Quality Assurance
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive QA/QC policies, procedures, and protocols for infrastructure project activities.
- Lead and mentor QA/QC specialists,
providing technical direction, training, guidance, and performance feedback.
- Conduct and oversee inspections, audits, and testing of infrastructure components against project specifications and applicable standards.
- Analyze quality data and performance metrics to identify trends, determine root causes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare detailed quality reports, records, and supporting documentation for stakeholders and regulatory compliance.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other project participants to establish quality benchmarks and acceptance criteria.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality issues and reduce the risk of recurrence.
- Manage vendor and supplier quality assessments to support consistent delivery of compliant materials and services.
- Review and optimize QA/QC processes to improve operational efficiency without compromising quality requirements.
- Monitor developments in infrastructure quality management, including industry practices, technologies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to integrate quality requirements throughout operational and project phases.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 20 years of professional experience in QA/QC management, preferably within infrastructure or construction.
- Proven expertise in quality assurance methodologies, standards, and established industry practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including interpretation of complex quality data and metrics.
- Demonstrated experience with process improvement, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Practical expertise in root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action implementation.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in quality management systems and associated documentation practices.
- Experience with testing protocols, inspection procedures, and quality control tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of comprehensive quality reports.
Preferred Qualifications
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or similar quality management certification.
- Knowledge or experience with Six Sigma, Lean, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Experience using quality management software and data analysis tools.
- Budget management and vendor management experience.
Quality Management Focus
This senior position combines quality governance with hands-on oversight of infrastructure project delivery. Key areas include quality assurance and control systems, inspection and testing, quality metrics, root cause analysis, CAPA, supplier quality, process improvement, documentation, compliance, and coordination across engineering and construction teams.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. This requirement forms part of AECOM\'s measures for maintaining a secure recruitment process.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing services across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Its teams work with public- and private-sector clients across advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.
- Conduct and oversee inspections, audits, and testing of infrastructure components against project specifications and applicable standards.
- Analyze quality data and performance metrics to identify trends, determine root causes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare detailed quality reports, records, and supporting documentation for stakeholders and regulatory compliance.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other project participants to establish quality benchmarks and acceptance criteria.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality issues and reduce the risk of recurrence.
- Manage vendor and supplier quality assessments to support consistent delivery of compliant materials and services.
- Review and optimize QA/QC processes to improve operational efficiency without compromising quality requirements.
- Monitor developments in infrastructure quality management, including industry practices, technologies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to integrate quality requirements throughout operational and project phases.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 20 years of professional experience in QA/QC management, preferably within infrastructure or construction.
- Proven expertise in quality assurance methodologies, standards, and established industry practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including interpretation of complex quality data and metrics.
- Demonstrated experience with process improvement, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Practical expertise in root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action implementation.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in quality management systems and associated documentation practices.
- Experience with testing protocols, inspection procedures, and quality control tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of comprehensive quality reports.
Preferred Qualifications
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or similar quality management certification.
- Knowledge or experience with Six Sigma, Lean, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Experience using quality management software and data analysis tools.
- Budget management and vendor management experience.
Quality Management Focus
This senior position combines quality governance with hands-on oversight of infrastructure project delivery. Key areas include quality assurance and control systems, inspection and testing, quality metrics, root cause analysis, CAPA, supplier quality, process improvement, documentation, compliance, and coordination across engineering and construction teams.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. This requirement forms part of AECOM\'s measures for maintaining a secure recruitment process.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing services across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Its teams work with public- and private-sector clients across advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.
