Shahbaz Iqbal Muhammad Iqbal
Jubail,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in quality management and auditing, leveraging a robust understanding of ISO standards and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement. Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, Primavera, and Aconex, with a strong focus on total quality management and statistical process control. Demonstrates exceptional skills in root cause analysis, CAPA expertise, and performance monitoring to enhance customer satisfaction and ensure compliance with quality control procedures. Adept at mentoring staff and engaging stakeholders to implement change effectively while maintaining safety consciousness. Career goals include advancing supply chain understanding and enhancing materials requirement planning capabilities.
Results-driven Quality Manager with knack for enhancing operational efficiency and driving continuous improvement. Spearheaded initiatives that streamlined processes, resulting in significant reductions in waste and cost savings. Known for fostering culture of quality and collaboration, leading teams to exceed performance targets and deliver exceptional outcomes.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Quality Manager
McDermott Arabia
Ras Al Khair
2023.01 - 2026.07
- Led the Project Quality Management System (QMS) for civil, structural steel, infrastructure, architectural, and MEP works in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and McDermott quality requirements.
- Managed multidisciplinary QA/QC teams, developed PQPs, ITPs, Method Statements, and coordinated inspections with the client, subcontractors, and third-party inspection agencies.
- Directed quality audits, NCR management, quality reporting, document control, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
- Contractor: ZODCON Contracting Co.
- Industry: Mega Industrial Development Project
- Key Achievement: Successfully established and maintained an effective Quality Management System, achieving full compliance with McDermott Arabia quality standards while enhancing inspection efficiency and reducing quality non-conformities.
Site Quality Manager
Zamil Projects
Jeddah
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Supervised quality assurance and quality control activities for luxury hotel, residential, façade, architectural, structural, waterproofing, and MEP works.
- Reviewed inspection requests, material approvals, technical submittals, and coordinated quality activities between the client, consultants, contractors, and specialist subcontractors.
- Conducted site inspections, audits, NCR management, and quality reporting while ensuring compliance with project specifications and luxury hospitality standards.
- Owner/Developer: Midad Real Estate
- Operator: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
- Consultant: Burooj Engineering Consultant
- Key Achievement: Maintained exceptional construction quality standards throughout the project, supporting the successful delivery of a world-class luxury hospitality development.
Quality Manager
Zamil Construction
Riyadh
2017.01 - 2020.01
- Managed QA/QC activities for metro stations, tunnels, viaducts, bridges, rail infrastructure, architectural finishes, and MEP works in accordance with project specifications and international standards.
- Led quality planning, audits, NCR management, inspection programs, and multidisciplinary QA/QC teams across multiple construction disciplines.
- Coordinated with Bechtel, Siemens, contractors, consultants, and third-party inspectors to ensure timely project quality compliance.
- Owner: Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC)
- Main Contractor: BACS Consortium (Bechtel, Almabani, CCC & Siemens)
- Key Achievement: Strengthened project quality systems and inspection processes, contributing to the successful delivery of one of the world's largest metro infrastructure developments.
Quality Manager
BSJV (Building Systems Joint Venture)
Al Majma'ah
2015.01 - 2017.01
- Led the Quality Management System for aviation facilities, buildings, infrastructure, utilities, structural steel works in accordance with Ministry of Defense requirements.
- Managed QA/QC engineers, inspection activities, quality documentation, audits, NCRs, and project quality reporting across all construction phases.
- Coordinated with the client, consultant, subcontractors, and third-party inspection agencies to ensure full contractual and regulatory compliance.
- Owner: Ministry of Defense, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Consultant: Dar Al-Riyadh Consultants
- Key Achievement: Successfully implemented project-wide quality systems that enhanced inspection efficiency and ensured full compliance with Ministry of Defense quality requirements.
Lead Quality Engineer
Zamil Construction Co.
Al Kharj
2015.01 - 2017.01
- Supervised QA/QC activities for civil, structural steel and industrial building works during construction.
- Managed inspection planning, material approvals, quality documentation, audits, and NCR resolution while ensuring compliance with SEC standards and international codes.
- Coordinated with SEC, WorleyParsons, contractors, vendors, and third-party inspection agencies throughout project execution.
- Owner: Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
- Consultant: WorleyParsons
- Key Achievement: Maintained high-quality construction standards and supported the successful delivery of a major combined cycle power generation project through effective quality leadership.
Quality Inspector/Site Engineer
Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.
Jubail
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Performed QA/QC inspections for steel storage tanks, reinforced concrete tank foundations, pipe racks, structural steel, and process pipeline supports in accordance with project specifications, Saudi Aramco standards, and approved ITPs.
- Verified reinforcement, formwork, concrete placement, anchor bolts, structural steel erection, welding activities, material inspections (MIRs), and inspection requests (WIRs) while ensuring compliance with approved drawings and quality requirements.
- Coordinated with Daewoo E&C, Sadara representatives, third-party inspectors, and testing laboratories to ensure timely inspections, quality documentation, and compliance with international codes and project specifications.
- Owner: Sadara Chemical Company
- Main Contractor: Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.
- Key Achievement: Successfully supported the construction of critical tank farm and pipeline infrastructure, ensuring high-quality workmanship, timely inspection approvals, and full compliance with Saudi Aramco and Sadara quality requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Civil Engineering
Skills
- MS Office Suite
AutoCAD
Primavera
Aconex
Bluebeam Revu - Auditing expertise
- Total quality management
- QMS understanding
- FMEA experience
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Use of gantt charts
- Resilience and adaptability
- Familiarity with lean principles
- Mentoring staff
- Auditor certification
- Supply chain understanding
- Materials requirement planning
- Expertise in inspection techniques
- Root cause analysis techniques
- CAPA expertise
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Customer satisfaction
- Performance monitoring
- ISO-9001 knowledge
- Quality control procedures
- Statistical process control
- Change implementation
- Budgeting and financial reporting
- Supplier negotiation
- Quality Management
- ISO standards proficiency
- Communication proficiency
- Continuous improvement focus
- Safety consciousness
- Equipment maintenance protocols
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- Certified Quality Manager (CMQ)
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Integrated Management System (IMS)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Yellow Belt /Black Belt
- Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) – Registered Engineer
- ASNT Level II – Visual Testing (VT)
- ASNT Level II – Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
- ASNT Level II – Penetrant Testing (PT)
- ASNT Level II – Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- ASNT Level II – Radiographic Testing (RT)
LANGUAGES
English
Arabic
Urdu
REFERENCES
Available upon request
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 9001:2015 Implementation, Corporate Quality Management, Project Quality Planning (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC), Construction Quality Management, Quality Leadership & Team Management.
- Internal & External Audits, Vendor Quality Management, Third-Party Inspection, NCR/CAR Management, Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA), Root Cause Analysis, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Quality KPIs & Reporting.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS
- ASTM International Standards
- ACI (American Concrete Institute) Codes
- AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction)
- AWS D1.1 – Structural Welding Code – Steel
- ASME Codes & Standards
- NFPA Standards – Fire Protection Systems
- BS EN (British & European Standards)
- Saudi Building Code (SBC)
- Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES)
- Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) Standards
- Project Specifications & Contract Requirements
Affiliations
- Cricket
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month
Best Quality Engineer Award
Client Appreciation Certificate
Safety Excellence Award
Recognition Letter from Client or Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Manager - McDermott Arabia
2023.01 - 2026.07
Site Quality Manager - Zamil Projects
2020.01 - 2022.01
Quality Manager - Zamil Construction
2017.01 - 2020.01
Quality Manager - BSJV (Building Systems Joint Venture)
2015.01 - 2017.01
Lead Quality Engineer - Zamil Construction Co.
2015.01 - 2017.01
Quality Inspector/Site Engineer - Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.
2013.01 - 2015.01
Bahauddin Zakariya University - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Civil Engineering