Talent Pool - Quality Manager - PMC

Company Introduction:

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

Position Summary:

The Quality Manager develops and implements the Project Quality Plan, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and client requirements while leading QA/QC activities across all project phases. They review and approve contractors and consultants quality documents, conduct audits and inspections, and monitor performance to address non-conformances and drive continuous improvement. Additionally, they coordinate quality efforts among engineering, construction, and commissioning teams, manage documentation, provide training, and support project closeout with complete quality records.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Project Quality Plan (PQP) in compliance with ISO 9001 standards and client requirements.

• Lead QA/QC activities and establish inspection and testing protocols across all project phases.

• Review and approve contractors and consultants quality-related documents including ITPs, method statements, material submittals, and inspection reports.

• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and quality reviews on-site and off-site (e.g., factories, suppliers).

• Monitor and report on quality performance, non-conformances, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure coordination between engineering, construction, and commissioning teams for quality integration.

• Manage the quality document control process and ensure proper recordkeeping and traceability.

• Liaise with stakeholders including contractors, consultants, suppliers, and local authorities on quality-related matters.

• Provide training and mentoring to project staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.

• Support project closeout and final handover by ensuring delivery of complete quality documentation, including as-builts and test certificates.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in quality management, with at least 5 years in a PMC or consultancy environment.

• Proven experience in large-scale infrastructure, buildings, or industrial projects in the Middle East.

• Strong understanding of international quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), codes, and regulations.

• Strong leadership and team management in QA/QC environments

• Excellent understanding of inspection, testing, and verification techniques

• Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• High attention to detail and commitment to continual improvement