Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented QA/QC Materials Engineer – Stormwater & Infrastructure to join our team on a major Infrastructure project. In this role, you will ensure that all works and materials associated with large stormwater pump installations, submarine/marine pipelines and related civil and infrastructure works are delivered in full compliance with project specifications, Client requirements, International standards and Contractual obligations.
You will play a key role in supervising and coordinating QA/QC activities across the construction phase focusing on the integrity and performance of materials and construction methods - from materials approval and laboratory oversight through to site inspection, non-conformance management and handover documentation for major stormwater and infrastructure assets.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supervise and inspect civil, structural, and related construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, and standards.
- Conduct regular inspections, audits and surveillance activities to verify compliance with drawings, specifications and standards.
- Perform technical review and approval of material submittals, mix designs, specifications, and vendor data for stormwater, electromechanical, earthworks and infrastructure components.
- Monitor and evaluate materials testing program to confirm compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, BS, EN, and ADQCC standards.
- Review and audit materials testing laboratories, including equipment calibration, accreditation, testing procedures, and reporting accuracy.
- Advise on material selection, durability, and performance suitability for local soil conditions, and UAE's climatic environment.
- Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC plans, procedures and protocols aligned with project and contractual requirements.
- Review and approve construction methods, workmanship and equipment to confirm adherence to quality standards.
- Ensure all QA/QC activities are conducted in compliance with applicable safety regulations and HSE standards.
- Coordinate with project team, design engineers, clients and contractors to resolve quality/material-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Participate in technical reviews, design coordination meetings and site inspections to assess material compliance and in-situ performance.
- Review contractors’ submittals related to materials, quality plans, sources of supply, and method statements.
- Verify conformity of materials and equipment prior to shipment.
- Prepare, maintain, and control QA/QC documentation including inspection reports, test reports, NCRs, corrective action reports, and quality records.
- Maintain and update the Approved Vendors List (AVL), ensuring suppliers and sources continue to meet technical, quality, and regulatory criteria.
- Conduct periodic performance reviews of approved vendors, suppliers, and production facilities to meet technical, quality, and regulatory criteria.
- Prepare, maintain, and complete all quality and materials documentation required for project handover and closure to execute activities related to the Asset Transfer System (ATS), ensuring accurate compilation and transfer.
- Mentor junior QA/QC staff and inspectors as required by the project.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience infrastructure projects with large Stormwater systems and pump stations Submarine/marine pipeline development projects.
- Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, plans and technical specifications and QA/QC documentations.
- Thorough familiarity with construction processes and practices preferably within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and dealing with local authorities procedures.
- Education Equivalency certificate (as applicable to Abu Dhabi/UAE regulations).
- ADM / DMT license is highly preferred.