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