ASGHAR ALI
Tabuk,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished Senior Quality Manager with over 24 years of experience in the construction industry, including 18+ years across the GCC region. Highly skilled in establishing, implementing, and managing Quality Management Systems for large-scale infrastructure, industrial, and commercial projects. Demonstrated expertise in ISO 9001:2015 compliance, regulatory standards, quality audits, and client coordination. Adept at leading multi-disciplinary QA/QC teams, driving a culture of continuous improvement, and applying risk-based quality management practices. Proven track record of enhancing quality performance, strengthening compliance, and significantly reducing non-conformities across major construction programs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior QA/QC Manager
Urbacon Trading and Contracting Company KSA
Tabuk, saudi arabia
12.2022 - 07.2025
- Develop and Implement QMS: Establish and execute a robust Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, including project-specific QA/QC plans and procedures, ensuring alignment with international standards and client requirements.
- Quality Documentation Control: Manage and maintain comprehensive quality documentation such as ITPs, checklists, NCRs, and other related records.
- Inspection and Testing Oversight: Supervise quality inspections across various construction stages and ensure all third-party testing and calibration activities are conducted as per specifications.
- Project Documentation Review: Evaluate method statements, material submittals, and shop drawings for quality compliance, ensuring proper and complete documentation.
- Non-Conformance Management: Lead root cause analysis of non-conformities and coordinate timely corrective and preventive actions.
- Audit Management: Plan and execute internal audits, support external and client audits, and implement improvements based on audit findings.
- Client and Consultant Coordination: Liaise with clients and consultants through QA/QC and progress meetings; coordinate inspections and manage quality-related submissions; address and resolve quality concerns promptly.
- Training and Awareness: Deliver quality training sessions and toolbox talks to site teams and subcontractors; foster a culture of quality awareness across the organization.
- Subcontractor and Supplier Quality Assurance: Review and monitor subcontractor/supplier quality plans and performance through audits and site inspections.
- Quality Reporting: Compile and submit regular quality reports (weekly/monthly) and ensure accurate maintenance of quality logs and records.
- Continuous Improvement: Analyse quality performance trends and recommend enhancements to construction processes, procedures, and material usage.
- Design Control and Review: Oversee the review and quality assurance of design deliverables and technical submittals to ensure contract compliance.
- Change Management: Manage and control design and construction change requests, ensuring traceability and minimal impact on project timelines.
- Client Feedback Integration: Implement systems for gathering client feedback and drive continuous improvement based on insights from client satisfaction surveys.
- Staffing and Team Development: Participate in recruitment processes, including candidate interviews and hiring recommendations, and assign roles based on project schedule needs.
QA/QC Manager
Urbacon Trading and Contracting Company Qatar
05.2012 - 11.2022
- Engineered and executed a comprehensive QA/QC plan aligning with project and corporate quality objectives, ensuring compliance with consultant and client standards.
- Championed Quality Systems training for site and project staff, emphasizing ISO 9001 procedures and QMS processes compliance.
- Instituted a rigorous control system for supplier and subcontractor performance, conducting periodic site audits and monitoring compliance with quality standards.
- Directed non-conformance process tracking and resolution, deploying corrective actions to eliminate root causes and enhance QA/QC effectiveness.
- Advocated for safety awareness and enforced adherence to HSE regulations through comprehensive safety field audits and assessments.
- Formulated and sustained the project QA/QC plan to exceed project quality requirements.
- Established project quality objectives in line with IMS corporate objectives; monitored submittal status of QA/QC reports and reviewed all technical submittals.
- Collaborated with management for interface on quality activities with internal or external organizations (customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and others).
- Reviewed all pre-qualification and technical documents for the projects in compliance with QA requirements to ensure approval in the first submission.
QA/QC Engineer
Hill International
Abu Dhabi, UAE
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Supervised and inspected all structural and architectural activities on-site, ensuring compliance with approved method statements, shop drawings, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Witness various types of tests conducted both on-site and, in the laboratory, to verify material and workmanship compliance.
- Reviewed civil and structural shop drawings to ensure alignment with IFC drawings, design intent, and coordination with other disciplines.
- Reviewed and approved technical and quality documentation including pre-qualification documents, material submittals, method statements, and ITPs, ensuring full compliance with project specifications and client requirements.
- Supervised concreting activities for various structural elements, ensuring quality and adherence to approved procedures.
- Participated in concrete trial mixes for the approval of design mix and selection of concrete suppliers.
- Prepared daily progress reports.
- Inspected materials upon delivery to ensure only approved materials were accepted and used on-site.
- Ensured strict adherence to HSE regulations, maintaining a safe work environment.
- Coordinated with local authorities including DM, ADM, and JAFZA for ongoing site work and secured required approvals.
- Collaborated with the design team to resolve technical issues encountered during construction.
- Attended site progress, technical coordination, and stakeholder meetings to monitor progress and address project requirements.
Site Structural Engineer
Ramboll Middle East
Dubai, UAE
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Supervised and inspected all structural and architectural activities on-site, ensuring compliance with approved method statements, shop drawings, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Witness various types of tests conducted both on-site and, in the laboratory, to verify material and workmanship compliance.
- Reviewed civil and structural shop drawings to ensure alignment with IFC drawings, design intent, and coordination with other disciplines.
- Reviewed and approved technical and quality documentation including pre-qualification documents, material submittals, method statements, and ITPs, ensuring full compliance with project specifications and client requirements.
- Supervised concreting activities for various structural elements, ensuring quality and adherence to approved procedures.
- Participated in concrete trial mixes for the approval of design mix and selection of concrete suppliers.
- Prepared daily progress reports.
- Inspected materials upon delivery to ensure only approved materials were accepted and used on-site.
- Ensured strict adherence to HSE regulations, maintaining a safe work environment.
- Coordinated with local authorities including DM, ADM, and JAFZA for ongoing site work and secured required approvals.
- Collaborated with the design team to resolve technical issues encountered during construction.
- Attended site progress, technical coordination, and stakeholder meetings to monitor progress and address project requirements.
Project Engineer
John R. Harris & Partners
Dubai, UAE
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Supervised and inspected all structural and architectural activities on-site, ensuring compliance with approved method statements, shop drawings, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Witness various types of tests conducted both on-site and, in the laboratory, to verify material and workmanship compliance.
- Reviewed civil and structural shop drawings to ensure alignment with IFC drawings, design intent, and coordination with other disciplines.
- Reviewed and approved technical and quality documentation including pre-qualification documents, material submittals, method statements, and ITPs, ensuring full compliance with project specifications and client requirements.
- Supervised concreting activities for various structural elements, ensuring quality and adherence to approved procedures.
- Participated in concrete trial mixes for the approval of design mix and selection of concrete suppliers.
- Prepared daily progress reports.
- Inspected materials upon delivery to ensure only approved materials were accepted and used on-site.
- Ensured strict adherence to HSE regulations, maintaining a safe work environment.
- Coordinated with local authorities including DM, ADM, and JAFZA for ongoing site work and secured required approvals.
- Collaborated with the design team to resolve technical issues encountered during construction.
- Attended site progress, technical coordination, and stakeholder meetings to monitor progress and address project requirements.
QC Inspector Civil
WS Atkins & Partners
Dubai, UAE
03.2007 - 09.2008
- Supervised and inspected all structural and architectural activities on-site, ensuring compliance with approved method statements, shop drawings, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Witness various types of tests conducted both on-site and, in the laboratory, to verify material and workmanship compliance.
- Reviewed civil and structural shop drawings to ensure alignment with IFC drawings, design intent, and coordination with other disciplines.
- Reviewed and approved technical and quality documentation including pre-qualification documents, material submittals, method statements, and ITPs, ensuring full compliance with project specifications and client requirements.
- Supervised concreting activities for various structural elements, ensuring quality and adherence to approved procedures.
- Participated in concrete trial mixes for the approval of design mix and selection of concrete suppliers.
- Prepared daily progress reports.
- Inspected materials upon delivery to ensure only approved materials were accepted and used on-site.
- Ensured strict adherence to HSE regulations, maintaining a safe work environment.
- Coordinated with local authorities including DM, ADM, and JAFZA for ongoing site work and secured required approvals.
- Collaborated with the design team to resolve technical issues encountered during construction.
- Attended site progress, technical coordination, and stakeholder meetings to monitor progress and address project requirements.
Site Engineer Building and Roads
Military Engineering Services
Peshawar, Pakistan
01.1999 - 02.2007
- Prepared feasibility reports and board proceedings for the initiation of new projects, securing approvals from competent authorities.
- Planned projects and developed comprehensive site layout plans.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates, both priced and unpriced BOQs, as well as complete tender documents for bidding purposes.
- Prepared and reviewed variation orders in alignment with project changes and contractual obligations.
- Monitored daily site activities to ensure compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, approved materials, and good construction practices.
- Conducted inspection of materials delivered to the site to verify compliance with approved specifications and submittals.
- Fostered and maintained strong working relationships with clients to ensure smooth communication and satisfaction.
- Reviewed and approved interim and final payment certificates for subcontractors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with executed work.
- Issued notices and instructions to contractors regarding quality standards, safety protocols, and work progress to maintain project timelines.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations and procedures across all site activities.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (Hons) - Civil Engineering and Technology
Civil Engineering and Technology
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- ISO 9001:2015 Implementation
- Internal/External Auditing
- Construction Quality Management
- QMS Development & Document Control
- Construction Codes, Standards & Specifications Knowledge
- Non-Conformance Management & Root Cause Analysis
- ITPs, Checklists, Method Statements Review
- Subcontractor/Supplier Quality Oversight
- Change & Design Control
- Construction Material Approvals & Testing
- Regulatory & Contractual Compliance
- Project Handover & Closeout
- Risk & Conflict Management
- Team Leadership & Staff Training
- Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
- Client & Consultant Coordination
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Communication & Reporting
Websites
Affiliations
- SOE – Society of Engineer UAE
- SCE – Saudi Council of Engineer
- NTC- National Technology Council Pakistan
- ISO- 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
- BCM- Internal Auditor
- UPDA- Registered Engineer Qatar Municipality Grade A
- Green Building Assessment Certified
- JAFZA Approved Engineer
Personal Information
- Family Status: Married
- Date of birth: 02/02/77
- Nationality: Pakistan
Timeline
Senior QA/QC Manager
Urbacon Trading and Contracting Company KSA
12.2022 - 07.2025
QA/QC Manager
Urbacon Trading and Contracting Company Qatar
05.2012 - 11.2022
QA/QC Engineer
Hill International
02.2012 - 05.2012
Site Structural Engineer
Ramboll Middle East
03.2010 - 02.2012
Project Engineer
John R. Harris & Partners
09.2008 - 02.2010
QC Inspector Civil
WS Atkins & Partners
03.2007 - 09.2008
Site Engineer Building and Roads
Military Engineering Services
01.1999 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Technology (Hons) - Civil Engineering and Technology
Civil Engineering and Technology
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