Materials Specialist - Roads / Bridges
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About the Role
Parsons Corporation is seeking a Materials Specialist for Roads/Bridges in Riyadh to provide technical review and approval of materials submittals, monitor testing programs, and ensure compliance with standards.
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Responsibilities
- Provide technical review and approval of materials submittals, specifications, and mix designs for roads, bridges, and associated infrastructure
- Monitor and evaluate materials testing programs to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable standards
- Review and audit the performance of materials testing laboratories, including calibration, certification, and testing procedures
- Advise on material selection, durability, and performance suitability for local environmental and climatic conditions in Riyadh
- Support the development and implementation of QA/QC procedures for materials used in infrastructure construction
- Participate in technical reviews, design coordination meetings, and site inspections to assess material compliance and performance
- Review contractor and consultant submittals related to materials, quality plans, and source approvals
- Identify non conformances, provide recommendations for corrective actions, and track their resolution
- Attend materials related SATs and FATs
- Conduct evaluation & inspection of factories, batching plants, crushers, quarries and other production units
- Maintain the Approved Vendors list
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Geology from an accredited university
- 15 years of specific experience in materials engineering within large scale infrastructure or roads/highways projects
- Proven experience in materials testing, quality assurance, and compliance on major civil or transportation programs
- Demonstrated familiarity with international and Saudi materials standards and specifications
- Experience working in a Program Management Office (PMO) or client/consultant environment preferred
- Strong technical expertise in civil and construction materials (asphalt, concrete, aggregates, soils, and geotechnical properties)
- Comprehensive understanding of QA/QC systems, materials testing methods, and statistical process control
- Proficient in interpreting design drawings, specifications, and materials standards
- Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills
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Job Description
- Parsons is looking for a Materials Specialist Roads / Bridges to join the team in Riyadh.
- Role involves assuring and controlling materials related aspects in the program.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide technical review and approval of materials submittals, specifications, and mix designs for roads, bridges, and associated infrastructure.
- Monitor and evaluate materials testing programs to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable standards (ASTM, AASHTO, BS, SASO, etc.).
- Review and audit the performance of materials testing laboratories, including calibration, certification, and testing procedures.
- Advise on material selection, durability, and performance suitability for local environmental and climatic conditions in Riyadh.
- Support the development and implementation of quality assurance and control (QA/QC) procedures for materials used in infrastructure construction.
- Participate in technical reviews, design coordination meetings, and site inspections to assess material compliance and performance.
- Review contractor and consultant submittals related to materials, quality plans, and source approvals.
- Identify non conformances, provide recommendations for corrective actions, and track their resolution.
- Attend the materials related SATs.
- Attend the materials related FATs.
- Conduct the evaluation & inspection of factories, batching plants, crushers, quarries and other production units.
- Maintain the Approved Vendors list.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Geology from an accredited university. (Master’s degree preferred.)
- 15 years of specific experience in materials engineering within large scale infrastructure or roads/highways projects.
- Proven experience in materials testing, quality assurance, and compliance on major civil or transportation programs.
- Demonstrated familiarity with international and Saudi materials standards and specifications.
- Experience working in a Program Management Office (PMO) or client/consultant environment preferred.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Strong technical expertise in civil and construction materials (asphalt, concrete, aggregates, soils, and geotechnical properties).
- Comprehensive understanding of QA/QC systems, materials testing methods, and statistical process control.
- Proficient in interpreting design drawings, specifications, and materials standards.
- Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary PMO and stakeholder teams.
- High level of professional integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
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