Senior Manager QA/QC - Infrastructure

AECOM · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi · Ref: 30092647

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Employer posting date: 24 Sep 2026

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Job details

Company
AECOM
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Employment
Contract
Work model
Onsite
Department
Engineering
Seniority
Associate
Experience
20

Job overview

AECOM is recruiting a Senior Manager QA/QC – Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The active official vacancy, reference J10159956, supports construction, infrastructure, engineering or site-delivery work within Engineering.

Role purpose: We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – QA/QC Manager to join a large infrastructure project.

Delivery scope: You will lead a team of QA/QC professionals, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain compliance with industry regulations and organizational standards.; Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive QA/QC policies, procedures, and protocols for infrastructure projects; Lead and mentor a team of QA/QC specialists, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback; Conduct thorough inspections, audits, and testing of infrastructure components to ensure compliance with specifications and standards; Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for process improvement; Prepare detailed quality reports and documentation for stakeholder review and regulatory compliance; Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to establish quality benchmarks and acceptance criteria; Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues and prevent recurrence; Manage vendor and supplier quality assessments to ensure consistent delivery of materials and services; Optimize QA/QC processes to enhance efficiency while maintaining rigorous quality standards

Candidate profile: Minimum 20 years of professional experience in QA/QC management, preferably in infrastructure or construction sectors; Proven expertise in quality assurance methodologies, standards, and best practices; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and metrics; Demonstrated experience in process improvement, optimization, and continuous enhancement initiatives; Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) implementation; Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities; Strong leadership and team management capabilities; Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements; Proficiency in quality management systems and documentation practices; Experience with testing protocols, inspection procedures, and quality control tools; Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare comprehensive reports; Preferred: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or similar quality management certifications; Preferred: Six Sigma, Lean, or other process improvement methodologies; Preferred: Experience with quality management software and data analysis tools; Preferred: Budget management and vendor management experience;

Workplace and engagement: Contract, onsite, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Salary, closing date and visa sponsorship are not disclosed by the employer.

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Responsibilities

  • You will lead a team of QA/QC professionals, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain compliance with industry regulations and organizational standards.
  • Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive QA/QC policies, procedures, and protocols for infrastructure projects
  • Lead and mentor a team of QA/QC specialists, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
  • Conduct thorough inspections, audits, and testing of infrastructure components to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
  • Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for process improvement
  • Prepare detailed quality reports and documentation for stakeholder review and regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to establish quality benchmarks and acceptance criteria
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues and prevent recurrence
  • Manage vendor and supplier quality assessments to ensure consistent delivery of materials and services
  • Optimize QA/QC processes to enhance efficiency while maintaining rigorous quality standards

Requirements

  • Minimum 20 years of professional experience in QA/QC management, preferably in infrastructure or construction sectors
  • Proven expertise in quality assurance methodologies, standards, and best practices
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and metrics
  • Demonstrated experience in process improvement, optimization, and continuous enhancement initiatives
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) implementation
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities
  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements
  • Proficiency in quality management systems and documentation practices
  • Experience with testing protocols, inspection procedures, and quality control tools
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare comprehensive reports
  • Preferred: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or similar quality management certifications
  • Preferred: Six Sigma, Lean, or other process improvement methodologies
  • Preferred: Experience with quality management software and data analysis tools
  • Preferred: Budget management and vendor management experience
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Skills

  • Quality assurance
  • QA/QC
  • Document control
  • Contract management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Site inspection
  • Construction coordination

Salary and benefits

  • AECOM states that benefits depend on employment status and may include health and insurance coverage, paid time off, leave programmes, well-being resources, travel insurance, recognition awards, retirement savings and an employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

Work with Us. Change the World. ; At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.; There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists.

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