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Overview
Work History
Education
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Personal Information
Core Responsibilities And Strengths
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Certification
Timeline
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BARAA OMAR ALLAHHAM

Riyadh

Summary

Senior QA/QC Engineer with nearly 12 years of proven experience in the construction industry, specializing in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Compliance Management across major civil, structural, and infrastructure projects. I hold an MBA, am a certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, and have a strong command of English (IELTS Academic Score: 6). My project portfolio includes cast-in-situ and post-tensioned buildings, precast concrete structures (including structural and architectural precast elements), heavy and light steel structures (including PEBs), and large-scale roadworks, infrastructure networks, and landscape developments.

Core Responsibilities and Strengths:

* Preparation, review, and implementation of Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and Method Statements, ensuring full compliance with project specifications, ASTM, ACI, and international standards.

* Submission and tracking of Work Inspection Requests (WIRs) and Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), with follow-up to closure and client approval.

* Oversight of material sampling and laboratory testing, including collection, coordination, and monitoring of site and factory tests as per ASTM standards, while approving third-party testing laboratories and verifying compliance of test reports.

* Evaluation and approval of materials, subcontractors, and factories, performing factory audits, pre-shipment inspections, and vendor qualification.

* Management of Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities: witnessing, documentation, system validation, and compliance with approved procedures.

* Finalization of As-Built drawings, O&M manuals, handover dossiers, and snag list closure to ensure smooth and compliant project turnover.

* Effective collaboration with consultants, clients, and contractors to enforce quality benchmarks and ensure successful project delivery.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

DAR AL RIYADH Consultants

Senior QA/QC Engineer
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Misk City - Riyadh Schools Project, a high-profile educational development covering a cumulative area of approximately 100,000 square meters.
  • I led the quality supervision of the contractor's activities for the Riyadh Schools Project (Boys and Girls) within Misk City, a high-profile educational development covering a cumulative area of approximately 100,000 square meters. The project involved complex structural and architectural precast elements, open and closed sports areas (football and basketball courts), a swimming pool, and elegant interior finishes tailored for modern educational facilities.
  • My responsibilities included reviewing and approving the contractor's daily quality submittals (ITPs, Method Statements, Test Reports, Quality Reports, Closing SORs and NCRs, Quality Assurance) in addition to final-stage documentation to convert submittals from Code B to Code A. I actively participated in all quality-related processes, including material inspections, compliance monitoring, and factory visits, while coordinating closely with the contractor to maintain adherence to the project's stringent quality benchmarks.
  • I supervised the full cycle of production and installation of structural and architectural precast elements-including columns, beams, T-slabs, staircases, cladding panels, decorative fins, and more. Additionally, I oversaw GRC and steel structure works both at factory and on-site levels, ensuring all stages complied with approved procedures and applicable standards. During final phases, I was involved in comprehensive snagging and handover activities, ensuring timely project delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Misk City - Riyadh Schools Project, a high-profile educational development covering a cumulative area of approximately 100,000 square meters.

SAUDICO

Civil QA/QC Engineer
01.2023 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Misk City - Art Institute & Al Mishraq Project, featuring complex structural systems and iconic architectural façades.
  • I oversaw QA/QC activities for two interconnected components of the Misk City project: Al-Mishraq and The Art Institute, both featuring complex structural systems and iconic architectural façades.
  • The Al-Mishraq development, covering approximately 680,000 square meters, includes two basement levels enclosed by retaining walls and three post-tensioned slab floors. It is distinguished by a unique external façade design. Directly connected to it is The Art Institute, comprising The Studio and The Gallery-the latter featuring a striking zigzag façade and extensive external glazing. The structure is supported by 55 piles integrated with a raft foundation, reflecting the project's structural complexity.
  • Gained hands-on experience in post-tensioning systems and deep foundations, actively supervising structural works such as concrete pouring, formwork, reinforcement, and finishing, ensuring compliance with approved procedures and specifications.
  • Conducted internal and subcontractor audits, maintained quality documentation, and supported inspections and material compliance to uphold project quality plans and international standards.
  • Misk City - Art Institute & Al Mishraq Project, featuring complex structural systems and iconic architectural façades.

AL-BAWANI

Structural QA/QC Engineer
01.2021 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Company Overview: King Salman Air Base Project - Salboukh & KKIA, focusing on the fabrication of steel structures.
  • I was extensively engaged in overseeing the fabrication of steel structures (Pre-Engineered Buildings) at the factory, ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality standards through thorough document reviews and regular inspections. In parallel, I monitored the erection activities on-site, verifying alignment, bolting, welding, and painting works, while maintaining complete documentation and records of inspections and test results. I successfully delivered 30 steel PEBs (Pre-Engineered Buildings) to the client, all free from defects, fully commissioned, and tested, ensuring smooth handover and client satisfaction.
  • Additionally, I contributed to the development and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), identifying critical Hold and Witness points, and ensuring their proper execution. My responsibilities also included monitoring quality control procedures, tracking the frequency and compliance of sampling and testing as specified in the contract documents, and ensuring that Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) were promptly addressed through corrective and preventive actions, with a focus on closing them in a timely and systematic manner.
  • While my primary focus was on the steel structure, I also contributed to quality oversight of supporting infrastructure such as roads, hardscape works, underground utilities (sewage and stormwater), street lighting, and both cast-in-place and precast concrete structures, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all construction disciplines.
  • King Salman Air Base Project - Salboukh & KKIA, focusing on the fabrication of steel structures.

SAUDICO

Site Quality Engineer
01.2017 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Riyadh Bus Project - BRT & CBS, a major urban infrastructure initiative.
  • Contributed to the successful delivery of the Riyadh Bus Project (BRT)-a major urban infrastructure initiative involving the rehabilitation of 11 km of roads (Salah Eddin and Ali Bin Abi Talib Roads), along with landscape upgrades and comprehensive utility works to support the development of Bus Rapid Transit lanes.
  • The project included steel-structured BRT stations and bridges, Community Bus Stations (CBS) across Riyadh, and multiple bus terminals, all constructed in high-traffic urban zones under strict deadlines.
  • Key responsibilities: Conducted and witnessed all civil inspections, including mock-ups, MIRs, and WIRs, ensuring adherence to quality standards and securing client approvals. Monitored subcontractor and supplier performance, verifying compliance with technical and contractual requirements. Collaborated on the development of ITPs, Method Statements, and QA/QC documentation, supporting a robust quality control framework. Identified and addressed on-site quality issues, leading corrective and preventive actions in coordination with subcontractor QA teams.
  • Riyadh Bus Project - BRT & CBS, a major urban infrastructure initiative.

NORTH PLANS Co.

Civil Site Engineer
01.2014 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Company Overview: General contracting, managing residential construction projects.
  • Successfully managed residential construction projects (including villas and residential buildings), overseeing all stages from excavation to turnkey delivery, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and timeline requirements.
  • Led the construction of steel warehouses for clients such as ALFANAR Factory and others within Riyadh Industrial City, from foundation works to final finishing, inclusive of all related infrastructure such as drainage, electrical ducting, and road access.
  • Supervised and coordinated the daily activities of carpenters, steel fixers, and general labor crews, ensuring proper execution of tasks, maintaining productivity, and aligning site operations with project priorities and schedules.
  • Performed site setting-out and supervision of earthworks, including establishing reference points, monitoring pavement layer levels, and overseeing cutting, filling, and compaction works using heavy equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with design specifications.
  • General contracting, managing residential construction projects.

Education

SVU (Syrian Virtual University)
Damascus

Master's in Business Administration

University Overview

Damascus University
Damascus

B.Sc. from Civil Engineering

University Overview

Skills

  • Quality Management
  • Material Engineering
  • Quality Assurance
  • Communication
  • Auditing
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • ACONEX
  • KPI Monitoring & Reporting
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Leadership & Team Supervision
  • Site Management

Personal Information

Personal Information
  • Date of Birth: 01/01/90
  • Nationality: Syrian

Core Responsibilities And Strengths

Core Responsibilities And Strengths
  • Preparation, review, and implementation of Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and Method Statements, ensuring full compliance with project specifications, ASTM, ACI, and international standards.
  • Submission and tracking of Work Inspection Requests (WIRs) and Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), with follow-up to closure and client approval.
  • Oversight of material sampling and laboratory testing, including collection, coordination, and monitoring of site and factory tests as per ASTM standards, while approving third-party testing laboratories and verifying compliance of test reports.
  • Evaluation and approval of materials, subcontractors, and factories, performing factory audits, pre-shipment inspections, and vendor qualification.
  • Management of Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities: witnessing, documentation, system validation, and compliance with approved procedures.
  • Finalization of As-Built drawings, O&M manuals, handover dossiers, and snag list closure to ensure smooth and compliant project turnover.
  • Effective collaboration with consultants, clients, and contractors to enforce quality benchmarks and ensure successful project delivery.

References

References
Available on Request

Certification

v ISO 9001:2015 | Quality Management System | Lead Auditor IRCA

v IELTS Academic | 6 over-all band

v LEAN SIX SIGMA | White Belt

Timeline

Senior QA/QC Engineer
DAR AL RIYADH Consultants
01.2024 - Current
Civil QA/QC Engineer
SAUDICO
01.2023 - 01.2024
Structural QA/QC Engineer
AL-BAWANI
01.2021 - 01.2023
Site Quality Engineer
SAUDICO
01.2017 - 01.2020
Civil Site Engineer
NORTH PLANS Co.
01.2014 - 01.2017
SVU (Syrian Virtual University)
Master's in Business Administration
Damascus University
B.Sc. from Civil Engineering
BARAA OMAR ALLAHHAM