Job ID
49287
Job Title
QA/QC Manager
To work for
UCK Airports
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Operations - Quality Control - Engineering
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1. Quality Management System (QMS)
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 standards and UCK Airport LLC project requirements.
• Establish quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and quality control procedures for all active projects.
• Ensure the QMS is consistently applied across all project phases from design through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Conduct periodic reviews and updates of the QMS to reflect lessons learned, audit findings, and evolving project requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive quality records and registers for all projects and ensure their availability for audit and review.
2. Quality Assurance & Auditing
• Plan and conduct internal quality audits across project teams, contractors, and subcontractors to verify compliance with the QMS and contractual quality requirements.
• Review and approve contractor Quality Plans, method statements, and inspection and test plans prior to commencement of works.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor and consultant quality performance throughout project execution and issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) where required.
• Track all NCRs, corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPAs) to closure and report status to the Chief Delivery Officer.
• Coordinate third-party quality audits and independent inspections as required by contract or regulatory authority.
3. Quality Control & Inspection
• Oversee quality control activities on site and in design, ensuring inspections are carried out at defined hold points and witness points in accordance with approved ITPs.
• Review and approve material submittals, test results, and certificates to confirm compliance with project specifications prior to incorporation into works.
• Ensure that all commissioning and pre-handover inspections include documented quality sign-off at each stage.
• Spot quality risks early and work with project teams to put mitigation measures in place before issues escalate.
• Verify that snagging, defect rectification, and close-out activities are completed to the required standard before project handover.
4. Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Prepare and submit regular quality performance reports to the Chief Delivery Officer, highlighting KPIs, NCR trends, audit outcomes, and areas for improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) exercises for significant quality failures and drive implementation of corrective actions.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the delivery function, including lessons-learned workshops and quality training programs.
• Maintain a quality metrics dashboard to provide real-time visibility of project quality status to senior management.
• Benchmark UCK Airport LLC quality practices against industry standards and best practice to identify improvement opportunities.
5. Additional Responsibilities
• Provide quality guidance and support to project managers, engineers, and site teams throughout project delivery.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and client representatives on all quality-related matters.
• Support the preparation of project close-out documentation, quality dossiers, and handover packages.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 standards and UCK Airport LLC project requirements.
• Establish quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and quality control procedures for all active projects.
• Ensure the QMS is consistently applied across all project phases from design through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Conduct periodic reviews and updates of the QMS to reflect lessons learned, audit findings, and evolving project requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive quality records and registers for all projects and ensure their availability for audit and review.
2. Quality Assurance & Auditing
• Plan and conduct internal quality audits across project teams, contractors, and subcontractors to verify compliance with the QMS and contractual quality requirements.
• Review and approve contractor Quality Plans, method statements, and inspection and test plans prior to commencement of works.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor and consultant quality performance throughout project execution and issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) where required.
• Track all NCRs, corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPAs) to closure and report status to the Chief Delivery Officer.
• Coordinate third-party quality audits and independent inspections as required by contract or regulatory authority.
3. Quality Control & Inspection
• Oversee quality control activities on site and in design, ensuring inspections are carried out at defined hold points and witness points in accordance with approved ITPs.
• Review and approve material submittals, test results, and certificates to confirm compliance with project specifications prior to incorporation into works.
• Ensure that all commissioning and pre-handover inspections include documented quality sign-off at each stage.
• Spot quality risks early and work with project teams to put mitigation measures in place before issues escalate.
• Verify that snagging, defect rectification, and close-out activities are completed to the required standard before project handover.
4. Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Prepare and submit regular quality performance reports to the Chief Delivery Officer, highlighting KPIs, NCR trends, audit outcomes, and areas for improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) exercises for significant quality failures and drive implementation of corrective actions.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the delivery function, including lessons-learned workshops and quality training programs.
• Maintain a quality metrics dashboard to provide real-time visibility of project quality status to senior management.
• Benchmark UCK Airport LLC quality practices against industry standards and best practice to identify improvement opportunities.
5. Additional Responsibilities
• Provide quality guidance and support to project managers, engineers, and site teams throughout project delivery.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and client representatives on all quality-related matters.
• Support the preparation of project close-out documentation, quality dossiers, and handover packages.
Qualifications
• Respond to ad hoc quality assurance requests from the Chief Delivery Officer, providing expert input as project circumstances require.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related discipline). ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is required. Additional quality certifications (e.g., CQE, CQA, or equivalent) are an advantage.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in quality assurance and quality control within construction, infrastructure, or airport development projects. At least 3 years in a managerial or lead QA/QC role on large-scale projects.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and their application in project environments.
• Strong understanding of construction quality control processes, inspection and test planning, and non-conformance management.
• Familiarity with airport project delivery standards and civil aviation authority quality requirements.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and audit Quality Management Plans across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective action management.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality management tools; experience with document management systems is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related discipline). ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is required. Additional quality certifications (e.g., CQE, CQA, or equivalent) are an advantage.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in quality assurance and quality control within construction, infrastructure, or airport development projects. At least 3 years in a managerial or lead QA/QC role on large-scale projects.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and their application in project environments.
• Strong understanding of construction quality control processes, inspection and test planning, and non-conformance management.
• Familiarity with airport project delivery standards and civil aviation authority quality requirements.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and audit Quality Management Plans across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective action management.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality management tools; experience with document management systems is an advantage.
Salary and Benefits
As per Salary Scale.
About us
UCK Airports is an international consortium established by UCC Holding, ASSETS Investments, CENGIZ Holding and KALYON Holding. The consortium has signed a concession agreement to invest, develop, expand, construct, and operate Damascus International Airport. Valued at USD 4 billion, the project represents one of the largest investments in Syria's history and underscores strong international confidence in the future of the country's aviation sector.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jun 26, 2026
Expiry Date
Jul 26, 2026
