ASHRAF UMAR
QA/QC Civil Engineer
Riyadh, KSA +966 530754530 [email protected]
Valid & Transferable Iqama (Ajeer & Chamber) PEC Reg. No. Civil/06867 Immediately Available


PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven QA/QC Civil Engineer with 5+ years of progressive experience delivering quality
assurance and quality control across high-value construction projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
and internationally. Proven track record across industrial city developments, high-rise buildings,
educational and hospitality facilities, infrastructure, and USAID-funded programs. Deep expertise in
implementing QA/QC systems, managing ITPs, WIRs, MIRs, MARs, NCRs, and SORs, and conducting
civil works inspections covering foundations, structural concrete, steel reinforcement, excavation,
backfilling, and compaction in full compliance with ACI, ASTM, AASHTO, and ISO 9001:2015
standards. Recognized for maintaining zero-defect handovers, proactive NCR resolution, and delivering
audit-ready quality documentation.
CORE COMPETENCIES

• QA/QC Systems Implementation • Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Civil Works Inspection • Concrete, Foundation & Structural QC
• Excavation, Backfilling & Compaction • WIR / MIR / MAR Preparation
• NCR Issuance & Corrective Actions (CAPA) • SOR Monitoring & Closure
• Field Density Testing (FDT) • Concrete Sampling & Cube Testing
• ACI / ASTM / AASHTO / ISO 9001:2015 • Drawing & BOQ Review
• Subcontractor Quality Monitoring • Material Inspection & Approval
• Method Statement Review • 3rd Party Lab Coordination



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

QA/QC Civil Engineer April 2025 - February 2026
AL-OWAIDAH CONTRACTING COMPANY Riyadh, KSA
Project: Construction of Second Industrial City, Khamis Mushait Governorate

• Implemented QA/QC procedures for all civil works, including earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete structures, steel works, and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with project specifications and Saudi construction standards.
• Managed complete QA/QC documentation, ITPs, WIRs, MIRs, MARs, NCRs, and SORs, sustaining a zero-overdue NCR record through proactive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) cycles.
• Conducted pre-pour inspections verifying formwork, rebar placement, embedded items, and cleanliness; Supervised fresh concrete testing, including slump, temperature, and unit weight per acceptance criteria.
• Reviewed third-party laboratory reports for Proctor density, sieve analysis, and compressive strength; Rejected non-conforming material batches and issued NCRs before authorising work resumption.
• Monitored subcontractor daily activities, issued SORs for deviations, and ensured corrective measures were implemented within agreed timeframes.
• Prepared weekly and monthly quality performance reports supporting milestone certifications and audit readiness at all inspection stages.

QC Civil Inspector February 2024 - March 2025
ASTRA CONSTRUCTIONS - Arab Supply & Trading Co. Ltd Al-Ula, KSA
Projects: Education Building Renovation Boutique Hotel Old Town Electrical Routing, Souq Abu Al
Hassan

• Executed QA/QC inspections across three concurrent RCU-supervised projects covering building renovation, hospitality, and civil infrastructure works, ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Reviewed drawings, BOQs, method statements, and ITPs for all civil scopes; identified and documented 12+ design-versus-site discrepancies, preventing rework and cost overruns before works commenced.
• Prepared and submitted WIRs and MIRs, coordinating with RCU consultants for timely approvals and achieving consistent 24-hour inspection turnaround to preserve uninterrupted workflow.
• Inspected incoming material deliveries against approved submittals; rejected non-compliant consignments, raised NCRs with corrective actions, and upheld a zero-nonconforming-material-on-site record.
• Maintained audit-ready QA/QC records including inspection reports, test registers, NCR logs, and material approval files for all project handover requirements.

QA/QC Civil Inspector March 2023 - January 2024
AL-ASDA EAST & WEST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Jubail Industrial City, KSA
Project: High-Rise Building Construction, Jubail, KSA

• Performed stage-by-stage structural inspections for a high-rise building project covering rebar, formwork, concrete pours, embedded items, and curing, ensuring zero deviation from permitted specifications.
• Performed all required field tests, soil compaction (FDT), aggregate gradation, slump and temperature testing, and concrete cube casting, coordinating with labs for compressive strength verification at 7, 14, and 28 days.
• Raised and tracked WIRs with the consultant for swift approvals; sustained daily inspection logs and QA records throughout the full construction lifecycle.
• Supported the QA/QC Manager in implementing the Project Quality Plan; updated checklists and ITPs per consultant comments, improving first-pass inspection approval rates.

Trainee QAS Engineer - Independent Quality Assurance December 2020 - November 2022
CDM SMITH INTERNATIONAL INC. Swat, Pakistan
Program: USAID-Funded A/E Independent QA - FIP & KPRP (FATA) Multi-Site Infrastructure
Program

• Performed independent quality assurance inspections across multiple infrastructure sites - buildings, roads, flood protection works, and civil structures - verifying compliance with standard specifications and QA/QC plans on behalf of USAID.
• Identified and documented non-conformances; tracked corrective actions through to closure, contributing to successful USAID milestone certifications across all assigned project sites.
• Prepared technical quality reports, preserved project logs and meeting minutes, and coordinated Stakeholder milestone inspections with independent QA judgment.
• Reported environmental, health, and safety observations per EPA and USAID project requirements, demonstrating compliance with international HSE and quality management standards.

EDUCATION


Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 2016 - 2020
COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Pakistan
Relevant Coursework: Concrete Technology, Reinforced Concrete Design, Structural Analysis, Soil Mechanics,
Construction Management, Quality Control, ASTM & AASHTO Testing Standards.

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Foundations, Alison.com
• QA/QC for Civil Engineers â?? Cademys.com
• Primavera P6 Professional Project Planning Masterclass, Cademys.com
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