Job Description:

Material Engineer

Qatar

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Material Engineer to join our team in Qatar! In this role, you will be responsible for managing material engineering activities and supporting quality assurance processes for roads, drainage, utilities, and associated infrastructure works. You will ensure that all construction materials comply with project specifications, applicable standards, and contract requirements while supporting the successful delivery of the project.

What You'll Be Doing

• Reviewing material submittals, technical data sheets, manufacturers' certifications, and test reports to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluating sources of materials and making recommendations for approval of materials, suppliers, and manufacturers in accordance with project specifications.
• Monitoring laboratory and field testing activities to ensure compliance with approved quality standards and testing procedures.
• Reviewing and validating mix designs for asphalt, concrete, backfill materials, aggregates, and other construction materials.
• Coordinating with Resident Engineers, Site Engineers, Inspectors, contractors, laboratories, and suppliers on material-related matters.
• Ensuring all materials incorporated into the works comply with approved specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
• Monitoring material quality trends and identifying potential issues that may affect project quality, performance, or durability.
• Reviewing non-conformance reports related to materials and recommending corrective and preventive measures.
• Conducting site inspections to verify proper material handling, storage, installation, and usage.
• Supporting quality assurance and quality control activities through material reviews, inspections, testing, and technical evaluations.
• Preparing material engineering reports, technical assessments, recommendations, and quality documentation.
• Assisting with project handover activities through review of material records, test reports, and quality documentation.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality performance and project delivery.
• Coordinating with project teams to resolve material-related issues and provide technical support during construction activities.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 14 years of experience in material engineering and quality assurance for construction and infrastructure projects, including 7 years in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience with material engineering activities on roads, highways, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
• Experience reviewing material submittals, technical specifications, manufacturers' certifications, and laboratory test reports.
• Strong understanding of applicable international standards, testing methods, and quality requirements related to construction materials.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must be MMUP/MME certified in Qatar.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience delivering major roads, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure projects in Qatar or the GCC region.
• Familiarity with Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS) and local authority requirements.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure construction supervision projects.
• Experience coordinating with approved laboratories, suppliers, manufacturers, and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in improving material quality performance and supporting project delivery objectives.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and material approval workflows used on infrastructure construction projects.

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