**Job Description:** **Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Quality Manager - Construction to join our team! In this role you will be a key member of the Parsons EMEA Quality Function, supporting improvements in both KSA and EMEA region and driving quality best practice through engagement with sector projects.** **What you'll be doing:** **QA Strategy and Framework** + Support the RQL in the review of the QA related corporate vision, brand, policy statements and exhibit those cultural values as a “Quality Leader”. + Support the RQL in the regular review of the RACI matrix for the QA function + Support the RQL in the establishment, collation, provision, and monitoring of quality related performance measures and quality objectives + Support the production, approval (by RQL), and ongoing review of the Quality Management System (QMS) documentation + Support the RQL in providing innovative solutions for QA / QC strategy + Champion the compliant change process for the QMS + Champion the consistent use of the QMS and wider PMF by field teams and other functions, ensuring global quality guidelines, such as PACE, are met + Support the RQL in the capture of EMEA wide QMS related risks and their mitigation **Audits & Reviews** + Form relationships with construction projects / programs leadership and quality leads to ensure projects / programs are delivering against contractual quality related obligations and QMS best practice. + Develop an annual audit program agreed with SAPL leadership + Undertake planned audits and ensure surveillance reviews of construction projects, following the QMS process + Support monthly reviews of the audit / and self assessment program providing required data + Work closely with operations, project / program leadership to undertake start up & handover reviews at an appropriate timeframe, ensuring compliance to the appropriate time critical processes + Ensure closure of NCR's / Observations / Opportunities for Improvement raised during audits & inspections + In agreement with the project / program leadership, ensure that supply chain inspections / audit programme is operating effectively + Ensure the project / program leadership / quality leads are planning and executing quality focused Leadership Tours / Quality Walks + Support the RQL in preparation and execution of ISO / external accreditation related visits in coordination with EMEA Board and US QA Team, including ensuring projects / programs are prepared + Undertake planned project / program Lessons Learned reviews / workshops. Ensure suitable preparation by all attendees, chair the review, recording, issuing and closure of actions + Provide support for planned client feedback sessions are completed to an agreed timeframe and capture performance **Analysis & Reporting** + Provide trend analysis for QA related data to the RQL for the sector as input to MMR reports + Produce information related to SAPL quality activity reports + Support the RQL’s preparation of Management Review presentation and supporting documentation + Bring management failings or potential Quality breaches to the attention of the RQL + Champion Reward and Recognition for quality, as agreed with sector leadership + Support sector projects / programs and project controls in the capture of project delivery risk / opportunity and their mitigation, as well as risks that may impact Parsons own position. **Working with Other Functions** + Maintain regular contact with RQL, SAPL leadership, operational staff and functional leads. Review key issues and improvement opportunities. + Work closely with SAPL DC Lead to ensure the related EDMS is suitably deployed in line with project / program requirements + Support the Business Development and RQL in the preparation of bid responses and FAQ's as well as supporting information. + Support any supply chain pre-qualification and maintenance of compliance records. + Support supply chain performance reporting and improvement actions + Work with RQL and IT team to identify and develop innovative QA / QC related best practice digital and technology systems **QA Administration** + Administer role activity related workflows and schedules. + Support effective management of QA related records as per Quality Manual requirements + Engage with the sector Project Controls team to identify new & completed projects / programs to engage with and support / evaluate + Participate in required Quality team coordination meetings and provide productive input + Where dictated by the RQL, participate in, and make a positive contribution to, the required external coordination meetings **Training, Knowledge & Awareness** + Support the RQL, and HR / Training team in ensuring that a central training matrix is maintained and adhered to, including maintenance of suitable training materials, including inductions, providing suitable information for the audience. + Support the RQL in improving staff awareness of QA related lessons learned opportunities and QA technical information through the preparation and issue of approved quality moments and spotlights + Work closely with RQL to review technical training opportunities within the QA team and other staff. + Identify, and with RQL agreement participate in, related QA related networking activities. + Support mentoring approach within QA function **What Required Skills You'll Bring;** + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or preferably Quality discipline or related field (or equivalent work experience) and typically 15+ years of related work experience in the field of Quality, including 5+ years experience in management capacity / corporate role. + Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or equal), UK Certification (PCQI or preferably MCQI) or ASQ certification (CMQ/OE, CQA, or CQE). + Requires management ability and knowledge of Quality Management practices, processes and current technology. + Requires thorough experience in directing and implementing quality management systems and standards specified by ISO 9001 + Requires the ability to communicate clearly, conduct presentations to management and interface effectively with a diverse group of professionals. + Proficiency in analyzing situations in business terms, i.e. ROI, cost per unit, etc. + Strong work ethic with ability to meet work tasks to a defined schedule + Strong interpersonal skills to work with other departments in a tactful and effective manner. + Strong leadership and management skills, excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical, problem solving, and risk assessment skills. Ability to make public presentations. + Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Visio. Project Planning skills are essential. + Strong attention to detail. + Strong working knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems Standards. **Minimum Clearance Required to Start:** Not Applicable/None Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran. About Us Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.