Senior Quality Specialist

Supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of project-level Quality Management Systems in accordance with ISO 9001, Parsons requirements, and applicable client and contractual requirements. Develops, reviews, and updates project quality plans, procedures, work instructions, inspection and test plans, forms, and related quality documentation. Monitors project activities to verify compliance with approved quality procedures, technical speci cations, applicable standards, and contract requirements. Conducts and supports internal, project, supplier, and subcontractor quality audits and surveillance activities. Prepares audit reports, documents ndings, tracks corrective actions, and veri es the effective and timely closeout of identi ed issues. Maintains project quality records, including Non-Conformance Reports, Corrective Action Requests, audit ndings, inspection records, quality observations, and performance metrics. Reviews and evaluates Non-Conformance Reports and supports project teams in conducting root-cause analyses and developing appropriate corrective and preventive actions. Reviews contractors and subcontractors quality plans, procedures, inspection and test plans, method statements, material submittals, and other quality-related documentation. Monitors contractor and supplier quality performance and reports areas of noncompliance or potential quality risk to project management. Coordinates quality-related activities with engineering, construction, procurement, safety, contracts, project controls, and other project functions. Participates in project meetings and provides technical guidance regarding quality requirements, procedures, risks, and compliance matters. Prepares regular quality reports, dashboards, trend analyses, presentations, and management review inputs. Supports quality management reviews and assists in establishing quality objectives, performance indicators, and improvement initiatives. Identi es quality trends and recurring issues and recommends practical actions to improve project performance. Supports the preparation and delivery of quality awareness and procedure-speci c training to project personnel. Provides guidance and technical support to project personnel regarding Quality Management System requirements and quality best practices. Veri es that products, materials, services, and completed work comply with approved quality requirements. Coordinates with clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal departments on quality-related matters. Supports client and third-party audits and assists with the preparation, coordination, and closeout of audit requirements. Supports the continual improvement of Parsons Quality Management System and project quality performance. Performs other quality-related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Bachelor s degree in Engineering from a recognized university. Minimum of 17 years of related experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, quality control, or quality management within engineering, construction, infrastructure, or a similar project environment. Quality certi cation such as an IRCA-approved ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certi cation, ASQ Certi ed Quality Engineer (CQE), or an equivalent recognized quality certi cation. Pro ciency in Arabic, both written and spoken. Extensive working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, quality assurance principles, and quality control processes. Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining project-level Quality Management Systems. Extensive experience conducting internal, project, supplier, and subcontractor audits and surveillance activities. Experience managing Non-Conformance Reports, Corrective Action Requests, audit ndings, root-cause analyses, and corrective and preventive actions. Strong knowledge of applicable quality standards and speci cations, including relevant ISO, ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and client requirements. Experience reviewing project quality plans, procedures, inspection and test plans, method statements, technical speci cations, drawings, and inspection records. Ability to evaluate contractor and supplier quality documentation and monitor quality performance. Strong analytical, problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and risk-assessment skills. Ability to identify quality trends, assess risks, and recommend effective corrective and improvement actions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical reports and formal project correspondence. Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams. Ability to conduct meetings, deliver presentations, and provide quality-related training. Pro ciency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Visio. Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines. Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to quality and compliance. Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary project team. Ability to provide technical guidance and support to quality personnel and other project team members. Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as required.