MEHMET CİHAN ÖZDEMİR
Civil Engineer M.Sc.
Istanbul,Turkey
Summary
Highly experienced Civil Engineer and QA/QC Specialist with over 14 years of expertise in quality assurance, project inspection, and contract management for large-scale infrastructure projects. Proven track record of leading QA teams, auditing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with international standards (ISO 9001, NDT, Lean Six Sigma). Experienced in tunnel construction, railway projects, and high-value infrastructure developments across Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Africa.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior QA/QC Engineer
China State Engineering & Construction Co. (CSCEC)
NEOM, Saudi Arabia
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: NEOM Spine Running Tunnels, Saudi Arabia
- Leading QA/QC inspections for the $2.1 billion NATM tunnel project for the NEOM 'Line' Project
- Managing a team of inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure compliance
- Resolving NCRs, preparing method statements, and attending stakeholder meetings with Bechtel & NEOM
- NEOM Spine Running Tunnels, Saudi Arabia
- Prepared, documented and executed detailed test plans, test cases and defect reports.
- Supported root cause and data analysis for defect reduction and process yield improvement.
Contract Manager / Civil Inspector
RINA Türkiye
İstanbul, Türkiye
02.2017 - 11.2022
- Provided technical inspection & consultancy services for major firms like Yapı Merkezi, GAP İnşaat, Tekfen
- Managed TIC & Consultancy services for multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects
- Supervised 100+ vendor inspections across international projects, ensuring adherence to global standards
Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer
Yapı Merkezi & SK Engineering JV
İstanbul, Türkiye
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Avrasya Tunnel Project, $1.3B, Turkey
- Oversaw NATM tunnel excavation, structural layers, waterproofing, and roadworks
- Coordinated site inspections, testing activities, and non-conformity reporting
- Avrasya Tunnel Project, $1.3B, Turkey
Quality Control Engineer
Obrascon Huerta Lain - Siemens JV
İstanbul, Türkiye
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Company Overview: Marmaray CR3 Railway Project, $1B, Turkey
- Conducted QA/QC inspections on railway bridges, piles, jet grouts, and reinforcement structures
- Managed inspection schedules and NCR corrective actions in collaboration with Yüksel Proje
- Marmaray CR3 Railway Project, $1B, Turkey
Field & Cost Control Engineer
MŞK Group, Koçoğlu Construction Co.
Rize, Türkiye
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Inspection of concrete, architectural and infrastructure works which was produced by sub-contractors, carry out necessary reports and correspondences with main office and employers, preparing progress payment in Güneysu & Çataldere Hydro Energy Power Plants in Rize
Shift Engineer
Adabağ - Avrasya Joint Venture
İstanbul, Türkiye
03.2011 - 09.2011
- Inspection of excavation works which was made NATM method, preparing progress payments and deliver works to contractor Alke-Ataç in Melen Project Cendere I Tunnels (Ayazağa - Kağıthane) in İstanbul
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
Yıldız Technical University
İstanbul 09.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Yıldız Technical University
İstanbul 09.2005 - 06.2011
Skills
- QMS management
- Auditing
- Testing & Inspection
Requirements analysis
Process improvement
Collaboration and communication
Documentation development
Team Coordination
Key Projects Achievements
- NEOM 'Spine' Running Tunnels Project, Saudi Arabia, 2023-Present, QA/QC Lead for 34km-long NATM tunnel.
- Turkmenbashi International Seaport Project, Turkmenistan, 2017-2022, $1.5B, Managed 100+ vendor inspections.
- Manhattan Türkevi Skyscraper Project, USA, 2018, Conducted facade testing for American compliance.
- Central Bank of Iraq, 2021-2022, $500M, Led structural crack mapping & remote monitoring.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/19/87
- Driving License: B Type
- Marital Status: Married
Qualifications Certifications
ISO 14001 Environmental Quality Management System, ISO 45001 Health and Safety Quality Management System, FMEA, Kaizen, Quality Management Tools, 7 tools for Solving Problems, ISO 9001 Internal Auditor, Bureau Veritas, 10/01/19, BV 139/81220, ISO 9001 IRCA Certified Head Auditor, SGS, 60622259, 151731702, NDT EN ISO 9712 VT Level II, ANDT-VT-20031, Lean Six Sigma White Belt, Rina, C41110
Certification
ISO 9001, 2015 Lead Auditor Certification
Timeline
ISO 14001 Internal Auditor
02-2025
ISO 45001 Internal Autior
02-2025
Kaizen
12-2024
FMEA
11-2024
Senior QA/QC Engineer
China State Engineering & Construction Co. (CSCEC)
01.2023 - Current
ISO 9001, 2015 Lead Auditor Certification
05-2020
NDT EN ISO 9712 VT Level II
03-2020
Contract Manager / Civil Inspector
RINA Türkiye
02.2017 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Construction Management
Yıldız Technical University
09.2015 - 08.2017
Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer
Yapı Merkezi & SK Engineering JV
04.2015 - 12.2016
Quality Control Engineer
Obrascon Huerta Lain - Siemens JV
04.2013 - 04.2015
Field & Cost Control Engineer
MŞK Group, Koçoğlu Construction Co.
06.2012 - 01.2013
Shift Engineer
Adabağ - Avrasya Joint Venture
03.2011 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Yıldız Technical University
09.2005 - 06.2011
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