Project: Operations,
Maintenance, and Systematic Upgradation of Qatar's Existing Road Network
Reporting To: Project Director
Employment Type: Contractual (Full-time)
1. Job Purpose
To lead the quality
assurance and quality control (QA/QC) function for the road network
upgradation project. The initial primary focus is to audit, assess, and
report on the performance of the existing road infrastructure and the
current O&M systems against Ashghal's standards (QCS 2014). Subsequently,
the role will transition to developing, implementing, and overseeing the
QA/QC plans for the approved amendments and construction activities, ensuring
all work complies with Ashghal, Client, and international quality standards.
2. Key Responsibilities
Phase 1: Audit &
Assessment (Initial 3-6 Months)
- Conduct Comprehensive Audits: Lead thorough audits of the
existing road network (pavement, signage, drainage, lighting, ITS) to
establish a baseline condition report.
- System Evaluation: Audit the existing
Maintenance Management System, processes, and subcontractor performance to
identify gaps and non-conformances against the project's performance-based
contract with Ashghal.
- Benchmarking: Compare current quality
metrics and practices against Ashghal's QCS 2014, ISO 9001:2015,
and best international practices (e.g., UK Highways standards).
- Report & Recommend: Prepare detailed audit
reports with evidence-based findings and actionable recommendations for
system amendments and physical upgrades for submission to Ashghal and Client.
Phase 2: Planning &
Implementation Oversight
- Develop QA/QC Plans: Create and obtain approval
for project-specific Quality Control Plans (QCP), Inspection and Test
Plans (ITP), and Method Statements for all upgrade works.
- Manage the QMS: Implement and maintain the
project's Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001,
ensuring it is living and actively used by all teams.
- Supplier & Subcontractor
Oversight: Vet and approve materials, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Conduct regular audits of their quality systems and on-site activities.
- Documentation Control: Establish and manage a
robust document control system for all quality records, inspection
reports, certifications, and As-Built drawings.
Phase 3: Continuous
Execution & Monitoring
- Inspection & Testing: Oversee all field quality
control activities, including material testing (asphalt, aggregates),
welding, compaction tests, and finished work inspections.
- Non-Conformance Management: Identify, document, and
manage the closure of any non-conforming work, ensuring effective root
cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary quality
interface for Ashghal and Client representatives, facilitating inspections
and ensuring timely submission of all quality deliverables.
- Performance Reporting: Generate weekly and monthly
quality performance reports for Client management, tracking KPIs like NCR
rates, ITP compliance, and rework costs.
Requirements
A. Education &
Certification
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil
Engineering or a related field from a WHED-recognized university.
- Certification:
- MMUP/UPDA Certification (Grade A
or B) is mandatory for signing and
submitting documents to Ashghal.
- Lead Auditor Certification in
ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) is mandatory.
- Preferred: Chartered Engineer status
(CEng, P.Eng), or certifications in pavement technology (e.g., ASPA).
B. Experience
- Total: Minimum 12 years in QA/QC management within civil
infrastructure.
- Relevant: Minimum 5 years in
a senior QA/QC role on major road/highway projects.
- GCC Experience: Mandatory. Proven
experience working on Ashghal projects is a significant
and decisive advantage.
- International Experience: Mandatory. Demonstrable
experience outside the MENA region (e.g., UK, Europe, Australia, Americas)
on complex road projects.
- Specific Expertise: Proven experience in
both auditing existing infrastructure and managing
quality for construction/upgradation works.
C. Knowledge &
Skills
- In-Depth Knowledge: Expert-level knowledge
of Ashghal's QCS 2014, Ashghal Road Safety Manual,
and international standards (ASTM, AASHTO, BS).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in audit
methodologies, root cause analysis, and quality management software.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership,
communication, and report-writing skills in English. Ability to manage
difficult conversations with subcontractors and consultants.
