AECOM · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi · Ref: 01102616
Website AECOM
Employer posting date: 28 Sep 2026
Job details
Job overview
AECOM is recruiting a Senior Manager QA/QC – Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Official vacancy J10159956 is a management appointment within Engineering, with responsibility drawn from the employer's active job description.
Role purpose: We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – QA/QC Manager to join a large infrastructure project.
Management responsibilities: In this role, you will oversee all quality assurance and quality control functions for our infrastructure operations, ensuring that all projects, processes, and deliverables meet the highest standards of excellence.; 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; Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements in infrastructure quality management
Candidate 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;
Workplace and engagement: Contract, onsite, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Official employer vacancy J10159956.

Responsibilities
- In this role, you will oversee all quality assurance and quality control functions for our infrastructure operations, ensuring that all projects, processes, and deliverables meet the highest standards of excellence.
- 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
- Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements in infrastructure quality management
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

Skills
- Project management
- Construction management
- Contract management
- Quality management
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership
- Performance reporting
- Multidisciplinary coordination
Salary and benefits
- At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
- About AECOM
- AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water.
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, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the.

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