Project QC Manager

We’re Hiring: Project Quality Manager Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE About Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory (ASMEF) Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory (ASMEF), a subsidiary of Ali & Sons Holding LLC, is a leading provider of engineering, fabrication, construction, and ship repair services for the oil & gas and marine sectors. Position Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Project Quality Manager to join our prestigious Process Modules Project, where you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of world-class EPC projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities • Develop, implement, and maintain Project Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and project-specific quality procedures in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements. • Lead and manage all project quality assurance and quality control activities throughout the project lifecycle. • Report project quality performance, quality metrics, risks, and improvement opportunities to the QA/QC Manager and Project Management Team (PMT). • Serve as the primary focal point with clients, third-party inspectors, auditors, and regulatory authorities on all project quality matters. • Lead, mentor, and manage the project QA/QC team to achieve project quality objectives and KPIs. • Ensure proactive quality surveillance, inspections, audits, and verification activities across all construction and fabrication disciplines. • Provide technical guidance to Construction Management Teams (CMT) on quality requirements, inspection activities, and quality best practices. • Monitor project quality performance through Quality Objectives, KPIs, audits, and management reviews. • Investigate non-conformities and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions to eliminate root causes. • Ensure timely closure of NCRs, observations, client comments, and audit findings. • Coordinate client inspections, third-party inspections, audits, and surveillance activities. • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, client specifications, contractual requirements, and company Quality Management Systems. • Maintain complete project quality records, inspection documentation, traceability, and turnover dossiers. • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality awareness throughout the project organization. • Ensure effective communication with all project stakeholders on quality performance and compliance requirements. • Support internal, external, certification, and client audits while ensuring timely closure of audit findings. Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline. Experience: Minimum 20 years of comprehensive QA/QC experience, including at least 5 years as a Project QA/QC Manager on major Oil & Gas EPC projects. Certifications/Training: Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (Mandatory). Industry Experience: Demonstrated experience in Process Modules, modular fabrication, and associated Oil & Gas EPC projects. Skills: Strong leadership, people management, project quality auditing, quality management systems implementation, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills. Why Join Us? At ASMEF, you will lead quality management for a prestigious Process Modules Project, working alongside highly experienced professionals on complex Oil & Gas EPC projects. This role offers the opportunity to drive quality excellence, lead high-performing teams, and contribute to the successful delivery of world-class engineering solutions. If you are a quality-focused leader with extensive Oil & Gas experience and a passion for operational excellence, we encourage you to apply Show more Show less

Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline. Experience: Minimum 20 years of comprehensive QA/QC experience, including at least 5 years as a Project QA/QC Manager on major Oil & Gas EPC projects. Certifications/Training: Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (Mandatory). Industry Experience: Demonstrated experience in Process Modules, modular fabrication, and associated Oil & Gas EPC projects.

Develop, implement, and maintain Project Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and project-specific quality procedures in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Lead and manage all project quality assurance and quality control activities throughout the project lifecycle. Report project quality performance, quality metrics, risks, and improvement opportunities to the QA/QC Manager and Project Management Team (PMT). Serve as the primary focal point with clients, third-party inspectors, auditors, and regulatory authorities on all project quality matters. Lead, mentor, and manage the project QA/QC team to achieve project quality objectives and KPIs. Ensure proactive quality surveillance, inspections, audits, and verification activities across all construction and fabrication disciplines. Provide technical guidance to Construction Management Teams (CMT) on quality requirements, inspection activities, and quality best practices. Monitor project quality performance through Quality Objectives, KPIs, audits, and management reviews. Investigate non-conformities and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions to eliminate root causes. Ensure timely closure of NCRs, observations, client comments, and audit findings. Coordinate client inspections, third-party inspections, audits, and surveillance activities. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, client specifications, contractual requirements, and company Quality Management Systems. Maintain complete project quality records, inspection documentation, traceability, and turnover dossiers. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality awareness throughout the project organization. Ensure effective communication with all project stakeholders on quality performance and compliance requirements. Support internal, external, certification, and client audits while ensuring timely closure of audit findings.