Job description
Role Overview
Project Quality Manager at Egis Group / Waagner Biro Bridge Services, based in Dubai, UAE.
Company Overview
Waagner Biro Bridge Services is a leader in construction engineering across Dubai and the UAE with over 50 years of excellence. The company specializes in innovative solutions for bridge systems, steel structures, and infrastructure projects, serving both government and private sectors. The team handles every stage from design to construction and maintenance, with commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Role Purpose
Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System to ensure all marine and bridge construction activities meet project specifications, client requirements, and applicable quality standards. Lead quality assurance and control across all phases of delivery and support successful project handover through comprehensive quality documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management System
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards and company quality procedures.
- Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) and oversee implementation.
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable quality standards.
- Monitor adherence to international construction and quality standards.
- Support compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.
Quality Assurance & Control
- Manage all QA/QC activities for marine and bridge construction projects.
- Monitor quality of construction activities including piling works, marine structures, quay walls, jetties, pontoons, breakwaters, bridges, structural steel, and concrete works.
- Review and approve quality documentation, inspection reports, material submittals, and method statements.
- Conduct concrete, structural steel, and welding inspections.
Auditing & Investigation
- Lead internal and external quality audits.
- Investigate non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and conduct root cause analysis.
Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate inspections with clients, consultants, third-party inspectors, and authorities.
- Manage stakeholder and client relationships.
- Facilitate communication and coordination across project teams.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain quality records, testing reports, and project documentation.
- Prepare quality performance reports and present findings to project management.
- Review technical documents and drawings.
- Support project handover by ensuring completion of all quality documentation and close-out requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of construction industry experience.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in a Quality Manager or QA/QC Manager role.
- Proven experience in marine and bridge construction projects.
- Experience in projects involving jetties, pontoons, quay walls, breakwaters, piling, and bridges.
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
- GCC/UAE project experience preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) management.
- Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) preparation and implementation.
- Quality auditing and compliance management.
- Non-Conformance Report (NCR) management and root cause analysis.
- Marine and bridge construction quality control.
- Concrete, structural steel, and welding inspection knowledge.
- Technical document and drawing review.
- Leadership and team management.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Stakeholder and client management.
- Report writing and presentation skills.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Attention to detail and quality-focused approach.