QA/QC Manager (Metro/Rail Exp)

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented QA/QC Manager to join our team. In this role, you will provide leadership and management direction for the quality function on a major iconic metro station project, ensuring that all products and services are delivered in accordance with customer and Parsons Quality requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide management direction for the practice of quality on a major metro station project.

• Lead the development and implementation of project Quality Systems, Quality Plans, Quality Manuals, procedures, audits, corrective actions, and related activities.

• Manage and provide directions to quality professionals assigned to the project.

• Establish project audit schedules, conduct audits, and facilitate corrective actions.

• Perform independent audits and ensure compliance with QA/QC programs.

• Review documents, witness audited activities, prepare checklists, perform audits, and prepare final reports.

• Analyze audit findings to determine project quality performance and identify trends.

• Promote a uniform Corrective Action/Preventive Action and Non-Conformance tracking program.

• Ensure compliance with Parsons’ and Client quality requirements.

• Review quality manuals, procedures, technical deliverables, test plans, purchase orders, subcontracts, and inspection documentation.

• Provide quality oversight for civil, structural, architectural, MEP, systems, finishes, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.

• Coordinate quality activities with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

• Provide Quality Systems support using the Parsons Quality Management System.

• Participate in client meetings, project reviews, and quality performance discussions, as required.

• Provide technical guidance to lower-level quality personnel.

• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Business, Quality discipline, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum 15 years of work experience in Quality, QA/QC, construction quality, or related field.

• Experience in supervisory, management, or lead capacity.

• Experience on major transportation infrastructure, metro, rail, transit station, or complex building projects.

• Strong leadership and supervisory ability.

• Expert knowledge of Quality Management practices, processes, and current technology.

• Thorough experience in directing and implementing quality management systems and standards specified by ISO 9000 and similar organizations.

• Expert knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems Standards.

• Clear communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Effective written, verbal, analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to direct and manage staff and day-to-day quality activities.

• Strong attention to detail.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Certified ISO 9000 Lead Auditor

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

• Other related certification(s), such as CMQ/OE, CQA, or CQE.

• Professional Engineer/Architect registration

• Experience working with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and government agencies.

• Regional experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East would be an advantage.

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