Quality Assurance Specialist - Airfield Works
Posted date [2026-09-02]
(ID: 50579)
Job Description and Requirements
Quality Assurance Specialist - Airfield WorksJob Snapshot
Role: Quality Assurance Specialist - Airfield Works
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Construction
Function: Quality Assurance
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Quality Assurance Specialist - Airfield Works in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a Construction opportunity supporting project quality control across airport terminals, runways, taxiways, aprons, utilities, MEP systems, roads, and associated infrastructure. Parsons is hiring a quality professional to manage inspections, review ITPs and Method Statements, monitor contractor compliance, control NCRs, verify materials and workmanship, analyze quality performance, and support testing, commissioning, and handover activities across complex airside and landside environments.
Job Details
Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Construction
Function: Quality Assurance
Salary: 15000-23000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Quality Assurance Specialist will
provide practical field assurance that construction activities are performed in accordance with approved technical documentation before work is accepted or allowed to progress. The position will combine site surveillance, inspection coordination, document review, non-conformance management, testing oversight, and quality performance reporting.
Within an airport environment, the role must also manage interfaces between multiple construction disciplines and account for the additional controls associated with operational and restricted areas. Effective quality oversight will help prevent defective work, reduce rework, maintain traceable records, and improve readiness for commissioning and final asset acceptance.
Key Responsibilities
* Support implementation of the approved Project Quality Management System.
* Apply requirements established within the Project Quality Plan.
* Monitor construction activities against approved quality procedures and specifications.
* Verify compliance with relevant contractual and technical requirements.
* Conduct routine quality surveillance across active work areas.
* Perform field inspections of assigned construction activities.
* Support planned project quality audits.
* Review Method Statements before associated work begins.
* Evaluate Inspection and Test Plans against project requirements.
* Review inspection checklists and related QA/QC procedures.
* Confirm inspection stages and acceptance requirements are clearly established.
* Monitor contractor and subcontractor implementation of approved quality controls.
* Review Work Inspection Requests and supporting documentation.
* Review Material Inspection Requests before materials are incorporated into the works.
* Examine certificates, laboratory reports, test results, and traceability information.
* Verify materials and equipment against approved technical submissions.
* Confirm workmanship meets approved drawings and specifications.
* Monitor implementation of Hold Points and Witness Points.
* Ensure required inspections occur before concealed or subsequent activities proceed.
* Coordinate inspection attendance with contractors, consultants, and Client representatives.
* Maintain accurate inspection status information.
* Monitor civil works for quality and specification compliance.
* Verify structural construction activities within assigned inspection scope.
* Assess architectural work and finishing quality where applicable.
* Monitor MEP installation and associated inspection requirements.
* Review infrastructure construction and utility installation quality.
* Support verification of specialist airport systems and construction packages.
* Conduct site checks against the latest approved drawings.
* Identify work performed using superseded or unapproved information.
* Monitor construction sequencing where inspections and testing affect release of subsequent work.
* Review laboratory testing associated with construction materials.
* Review field testing results and identify failed requirements.
* Verify calibration records for testing and inspection equipment.
* Check material delivery condition and associated documentation.
* Monitor material storage and handling practices.
* Verify traceability of controlled construction materials.
* Identify rejected or unsuitable materials before installation.
* Monitor recurring workmanship defects.
* Track rework arising from quality failures.
* Recommend measures to prevent repetition of common defects.
* Support acceptance inspections for completed works.
* Monitor punch-list and snagging activities.
* Verify closure of outstanding quality items before handover.
* Identify defects and non-conforming work during inspections.
* Initiate or support preparation of Non-Conformance Reports.
* Review NCR information for technical clarity and completeness.
* Assess proposed corrective measures.
* Support root cause analysis for significant quality failures.
* Monitor Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions.
* Track corrective action implementation against committed dates.
* Verify closure through objective evidence.
* Maintain current NCR and quality observation logs.
* Escalate overdue or repeated non-conformances.
* Analyze patterns in NCRs, inspection failures, defects, and rework.
* Identify recurring causes requiring management intervention.
* Support quality trend analysis and preventive improvement measures.
* Assist Engineering and Design teams with quality-related reviews.
* Review technical submissions from a quality compliance perspective.
* Participate in design quality audits where required.
* Track technical observations raised during design reviews.
* Monitor corrective action related to design deficiencies.
* Verify approved design changes are incorporated into controlled documentation.
* Coordinate quality issues between Construction and Engineering teams.
* Support airport terminal construction quality activities.
* Monitor airfield works across runways, taxiways, and aprons.
* Participate in inspections of airside infrastructure.
* Support quality verification across landside road and utility packages.
* Monitor external works and associated infrastructure interfaces.
* Coordinate quality requirements across multidisciplinary airport packages.
* Support inspections within restricted operational areas.
* Follow project controls applicable to inspections in live airport environments.
* Verify airport-specific Client and Consultant requirements are included in inspection activities.
* Support incorporation of authority requirements into construction quality verification.
* Participate in testing and commissioning inspections.
* Review quality records generated during system testing.
* Ensure outstanding defects are identified before commissioning completion.
* Support preparation of handover quality records.
* Verify documentation required for asset acceptance is complete.
* Participate in Client, Consultant, Contractor, and internal joint inspections.
* Support preparation of audit programs.
* Conduct compliance or process audits when assigned by the Project Quality Manager.
* Prepare clear audit findings and observations.
* Follow up actions arising from internal and external audits.
* Monitor contractor quality performance over time.
* Maintain inspection records and supporting evidence.
* Maintain audit documentation and action trackers.
* Ensure quality files remain controlled and traceable.
* Prepare weekly quality performance updates.
* Support monthly quality reporting.
* Track NCR status as a project quality indicator.
* Monitor Quality Observations and closure performance.
* Calculate or report inspection pass rates.
* Track failed tests and material rejections.
* Monitor rework levels and recurring defects.
* Track audit findings and corrective action closure.
* Highlight adverse trends before they develop into major project risks.
* Provide early warning of significant quality concerns.
* Participate in quality meetings and workshops.
* Attend multidisciplinary technical coordination sessions.
* Provide practical quality guidance to Construction teams.
* Support Engineering personnel with resolution of quality-related technical issues.
* Contribute to investigation of complex construction defects.
* Participate in lessons-learned reviews.
* Recommend improvements to inspection and testing processes.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery.
* Promote proactive quality ownership throughout contractors and project teams.
Ideal Profile
The position requires a bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or another relevant discipline.
Candidates should have at least five years of experience in project quality, construction QA/QC, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or construction quality management.
Experience on airport, infrastructure, major construction, or multidisciplinary projects is preferred.
Candidates should understand project Quality Management Systems and practical construction QA/QC processes.
Hands-on knowledge of Inspection and Test Plans, Method Statements, WIRs, MIRs, NCRs, testing, and construction inspections is required.
The successful candidate should understand construction materials, workmanship standards, field inspection methods, and acceptance requirements.
Experience coordinating inspections with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and Client representatives is important.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management principles is required.
Candidates should be comfortable reviewing NCRs, supporting root cause investigations, monitoring corrective actions, and verifying closure evidence.
Previous involvement in quality audits and compliance reviews is beneficial.
Experience covering civil, structural, architectural, MEP, utilities, infrastructure, or airfield work will strengthen suitability.
Knowledge of airport construction requirements and work within restricted or operational environments is advantageous.
ISO 9001, CQI, or equivalent professional quality certification is desirable.
Strong analytical, communication, reporting, technical coordination, and problem-solving skills are essential.
Skills Set
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
QA/QC
Construction Quality
Project Quality Management
Project Quality Plan
Quality Management System
ISO 9001
Quality surveillance
Site inspections
Construction inspections
Inspection and Test Plans
ITPs
Method Statements
Work Inspection Requests
WIRs
Material Inspection Requests
MIRs
Hold Points
Witness Points
Inspection coordination
Material inspection
Material traceability
Laboratory testing
Field testing
Calibration certificates
Test reports
Quality records
Non-Conformance Reports
NCR Management
Quality observations
Corrective Actions
Preventive Actions
CAPA
Root Cause Analysis
Defect management
Rework
Quality audits
Compliance audits
Audit findings
Corrective action tracking
Quality registers
Quality reporting
Inspection pass rate
Test failures
Material rejections
Trend analysis
Contractor Quality Management
Subcontractor quality
Civil construction
Structural construction
Architectural quality
MEP quality
Infrastructure construction
Utilities
Airport terminals
Airfield works
Runways
Taxiways
Aprons
Airside construction
Landside construction
Roads
External works
Testing and commissioning
Handover
Punch lists
Snagging
Technical Coordination
Continuous Improvement
CQI
Why Join Us
Airfield and airport construction demands disciplined quality control because defects can affect safety, commissioning, operational readiness, and long-term asset performance. This Riyadh position places the quality specialist directly within that delivery environment, with responsibility spanning material acceptance, site inspections, testing, NCR closure, contractor performance, and final handover assurance.
The role offers broad exposure across terminal buildings, airfield infrastructure, utilities, roads, MEP systems, and specialist construction packages. That multidisciplinary experience provides a strong foundation for advancement into senior construction QA/QC, Project Quality Management, and broader quality assurance leadership roles.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, program management, construction management, and infrastructure services for major developments worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, its teams support airport and infrastructure programs through construction supervision, quality assurance, inspection and testing, contractor governance, technical coordination, commissioning support, and project delivery management.
Within an airport environment, the role must also manage interfaces between multiple construction disciplines and account for the additional controls associated with operational and restricted areas. Effective quality oversight will help prevent defective work, reduce rework, maintain traceable records, and improve readiness for commissioning and final asset acceptance.
Key Responsibilities
* Support implementation of the approved Project Quality Management System.
* Apply requirements established within the Project Quality Plan.
* Monitor construction activities against approved quality procedures and specifications.
* Verify compliance with relevant contractual and technical requirements.
* Conduct routine quality surveillance across active work areas.
* Perform field inspections of assigned construction activities.
* Support planned project quality audits.
* Review Method Statements before associated work begins.
* Evaluate Inspection and Test Plans against project requirements.
* Review inspection checklists and related QA/QC procedures.
* Confirm inspection stages and acceptance requirements are clearly established.
* Monitor contractor and subcontractor implementation of approved quality controls.
* Review Work Inspection Requests and supporting documentation.
* Review Material Inspection Requests before materials are incorporated into the works.
* Examine certificates, laboratory reports, test results, and traceability information.
* Verify materials and equipment against approved technical submissions.
* Confirm workmanship meets approved drawings and specifications.
* Monitor implementation of Hold Points and Witness Points.
* Ensure required inspections occur before concealed or subsequent activities proceed.
* Coordinate inspection attendance with contractors, consultants, and Client representatives.
* Maintain accurate inspection status information.
* Monitor civil works for quality and specification compliance.
* Verify structural construction activities within assigned inspection scope.
* Assess architectural work and finishing quality where applicable.
* Monitor MEP installation and associated inspection requirements.
* Review infrastructure construction and utility installation quality.
* Support verification of specialist airport systems and construction packages.
* Conduct site checks against the latest approved drawings.
* Identify work performed using superseded or unapproved information.
* Monitor construction sequencing where inspections and testing affect release of subsequent work.
* Review laboratory testing associated with construction materials.
* Review field testing results and identify failed requirements.
* Verify calibration records for testing and inspection equipment.
* Check material delivery condition and associated documentation.
* Monitor material storage and handling practices.
* Verify traceability of controlled construction materials.
* Identify rejected or unsuitable materials before installation.
* Monitor recurring workmanship defects.
* Track rework arising from quality failures.
* Recommend measures to prevent repetition of common defects.
* Support acceptance inspections for completed works.
* Monitor punch-list and snagging activities.
* Verify closure of outstanding quality items before handover.
* Identify defects and non-conforming work during inspections.
* Initiate or support preparation of Non-Conformance Reports.
* Review NCR information for technical clarity and completeness.
* Assess proposed corrective measures.
* Support root cause analysis for significant quality failures.
* Monitor Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions.
* Track corrective action implementation against committed dates.
* Verify closure through objective evidence.
* Maintain current NCR and quality observation logs.
* Escalate overdue or repeated non-conformances.
* Analyze patterns in NCRs, inspection failures, defects, and rework.
* Identify recurring causes requiring management intervention.
* Support quality trend analysis and preventive improvement measures.
* Assist Engineering and Design teams with quality-related reviews.
* Review technical submissions from a quality compliance perspective.
* Participate in design quality audits where required.
* Track technical observations raised during design reviews.
* Monitor corrective action related to design deficiencies.
* Verify approved design changes are incorporated into controlled documentation.
* Coordinate quality issues between Construction and Engineering teams.
* Support airport terminal construction quality activities.
* Monitor airfield works across runways, taxiways, and aprons.
* Participate in inspections of airside infrastructure.
* Support quality verification across landside road and utility packages.
* Monitor external works and associated infrastructure interfaces.
* Coordinate quality requirements across multidisciplinary airport packages.
* Support inspections within restricted operational areas.
* Follow project controls applicable to inspections in live airport environments.
* Verify airport-specific Client and Consultant requirements are included in inspection activities.
* Support incorporation of authority requirements into construction quality verification.
* Participate in testing and commissioning inspections.
* Review quality records generated during system testing.
* Ensure outstanding defects are identified before commissioning completion.
* Support preparation of handover quality records.
* Verify documentation required for asset acceptance is complete.
* Participate in Client, Consultant, Contractor, and internal joint inspections.
* Support preparation of audit programs.
* Conduct compliance or process audits when assigned by the Project Quality Manager.
* Prepare clear audit findings and observations.
* Follow up actions arising from internal and external audits.
* Monitor contractor quality performance over time.
* Maintain inspection records and supporting evidence.
* Maintain audit documentation and action trackers.
* Ensure quality files remain controlled and traceable.
* Prepare weekly quality performance updates.
* Support monthly quality reporting.
* Track NCR status as a project quality indicator.
* Monitor Quality Observations and closure performance.
* Calculate or report inspection pass rates.
* Track failed tests and material rejections.
* Monitor rework levels and recurring defects.
* Track audit findings and corrective action closure.
* Highlight adverse trends before they develop into major project risks.
* Provide early warning of significant quality concerns.
* Participate in quality meetings and workshops.
* Attend multidisciplinary technical coordination sessions.
* Provide practical quality guidance to Construction teams.
* Support Engineering personnel with resolution of quality-related technical issues.
* Contribute to investigation of complex construction defects.
* Participate in lessons-learned reviews.
* Recommend improvements to inspection and testing processes.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery.
* Promote proactive quality ownership throughout contractors and project teams.
Ideal Profile
The position requires a bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or another relevant discipline.
Candidates should have at least five years of experience in project quality, construction QA/QC, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or construction quality management.
Experience on airport, infrastructure, major construction, or multidisciplinary projects is preferred.
Candidates should understand project Quality Management Systems and practical construction QA/QC processes.
Hands-on knowledge of Inspection and Test Plans, Method Statements, WIRs, MIRs, NCRs, testing, and construction inspections is required.
The successful candidate should understand construction materials, workmanship standards, field inspection methods, and acceptance requirements.
Experience coordinating inspections with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and Client representatives is important.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management principles is required.
Candidates should be comfortable reviewing NCRs, supporting root cause investigations, monitoring corrective actions, and verifying closure evidence.
Previous involvement in quality audits and compliance reviews is beneficial.
Experience covering civil, structural, architectural, MEP, utilities, infrastructure, or airfield work will strengthen suitability.
Knowledge of airport construction requirements and work within restricted or operational environments is advantageous.
ISO 9001, CQI, or equivalent professional quality certification is desirable.
Strong analytical, communication, reporting, technical coordination, and problem-solving skills are essential.
Skills Set
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
QA/QC
Construction Quality
Project Quality Management
Project Quality Plan
Quality Management System
ISO 9001
Quality surveillance
Site inspections
Construction inspections
Inspection and Test Plans
ITPs
Method Statements
Work Inspection Requests
WIRs
Material Inspection Requests
MIRs
Hold Points
Witness Points
Inspection coordination
Material inspection
Material traceability
Laboratory testing
Field testing
Calibration certificates
Test reports
Quality records
Non-Conformance Reports
NCR Management
Quality observations
Corrective Actions
Preventive Actions
CAPA
Root Cause Analysis
Defect management
Rework
Quality audits
Compliance audits
Audit findings
Corrective action tracking
Quality registers
Quality reporting
Inspection pass rate
Test failures
Material rejections
Trend analysis
Contractor Quality Management
Subcontractor quality
Civil construction
Structural construction
Architectural quality
MEP quality
Infrastructure construction
Utilities
Airport terminals
Airfield works
Runways
Taxiways
Aprons
Airside construction
Landside construction
Roads
External works
Testing and commissioning
Handover
Punch lists
Snagging
Technical Coordination
Continuous Improvement
CQI
Why Join Us
Airfield and airport construction demands disciplined quality control because defects can affect safety, commissioning, operational readiness, and long-term asset performance. This Riyadh position places the quality specialist directly within that delivery environment, with responsibility spanning material acceptance, site inspections, testing, NCR closure, contractor performance, and final handover assurance.
The role offers broad exposure across terminal buildings, airfield infrastructure, utilities, roads, MEP systems, and specialist construction packages. That multidisciplinary experience provides a strong foundation for advancement into senior construction QA/QC, Project Quality Management, and broader quality assurance leadership roles.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, program management, construction management, and infrastructure services for major developments worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, its teams support airport and infrastructure programs through construction supervision, quality assurance, inspection and testing, contractor governance, technical coordination, commissioning support, and project delivery management.
