QA/QC Department Manager

About the role

Parsons is seeking a senior QA/QC Department Manager to define the quality vision, establish governance frameworks, and deliver independent assurance across major projects. The role focuses on strategic oversight rather than day‑to‑day quality activities and reports directly to the PMC Program Director.

Key responsibilities

• Set and maintain the Project Quality Strategy and Governance Framework aligned with client requirements and ISO standards.
• Provide executive oversight of design quality, ensuring effective design reviews, audit coverage, and stage‑gate compliance.
• Oversee construction quality performance, verifying contractors’ quality systems, inspections and risk‑based corrective actions.
• Lead independent quality assurance, including audits, compliance reviews and readiness assessments at key project milestones.
• Approve and govern quality systems, workflows and KPIs, such as Aconex/PMIS quality modules.
• Offer senior‑level quality advice and escalation to PMC leadership and the client on critical risks and non‑compliances.
• Ensure quality readiness for commissioning, handover and close‑out, including completeness of records and compliance with operator and authority requirements.
• Champion a strong quality culture and drive continuous improvement across all project participants.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience on major projects with senior leadership roles in quality assurance.
• Proven experience across design, construction and handover, preferably in hospitality or large mixed‑use developments.
• Certifications: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma and ASQ‑CMQ (or equivalent).

Required skills

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• Six Sigma
• ASQ‑CMQ
• Aconex
• PMIS quality modules