Irshad Ahmed

A Civil QA/QC Engineer with total of 18 years’ experience in the Construction Industry and over 11 years as QA/QC Engineer with Parsons International Limited. Experience related to complex Infrastructures, Roads, Bridges, Tunnels, Buildings.

Quality assurance professional committed to maintaining high standards and delivering reliable results. Extensive experience in monitoring and improving quality processes, leading to enhanced product reliability. Valued team player known for adaptability and effective collaboration in dynamic environments.

• 1. Material & Technical Expertise:
• Act as the project's technical authority on construction materials, possessing an in-depth understanding of their properties, sourcing, and performance in the Middle East environment.
• Conduct rigorous review and approval of all material submittals, evaluating suitability, source reliability, and compliance with project specs (ASTM, BS, AASHTO, ISO, etc.).
• Provide expert guidance on advanced concrete technology, including mix designs for durability, sustainability (e.g., GGBS, fly ash), thermal control, and specialized applications (SCC, hot weather, quick-set).
• Analytical and statistical evaluation of concrete and asphalt test data (e.g., using control charts, standard deviation analysis) to predict long-term performance and identify trends.
• Develop and validate Superpave and Marshal asphalt mix designs, ensuring they meet project-specific traffic, climate, and modulus requirements.
• Diagnose and prescribe remediation for defects such as cracks, honeycombing, or segregation, including overseeing crack mapping and injection grouting programs.
• 2. Compliance & Documentation Management:
• Establish and manage the project's Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001 principles.
• Review and approve contractors' Quality Control Plans (QCP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), and Method Statements prior to work commencement.
• Perform exhaustive review of all contractor quality submissions, including test reports, calibration certificates, and as-built documentation, for strict contract compliance.
• Maintain a master register of all non-conformances (NCR), observations, and corrective action requests (CAR), tracking them through to timely closure.
• 3. Surveillance, Inspection & Testing Oversight:
• Plan and execute a systematic program of surveillance and spot audits on contractor activities to verify adherence to approved methods, materials, and safety protocols.
• Witness and hold points for critical activities (e.g., pile driving, concrete pours, post-tensioning, asphalt laying).
• Ensure proper sampling and testing protocols are followed for all materials used in roads, bridges, and tunnels (soils, aggregates, concrete, steel, asphalt, geosynthetics).
• Provide specialized oversight for pre-stressed and post-tensioned concrete structures, including monitoring of stressing operations, grouting, and corrosion protection.
• 4. Leadership, Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
• Issue regular technical guidance and alerts to the project quality team and engineering staff on recurring issues, specification interpretations, and best practices.
• Prepare and present authoritative Quality Performance Reports for weekly/monthly construction meetings, highlighting KPIs, NCR status, and areas requiring management attention.
• Assist senior construction management in prioritizing and resolving critical non-conformances and quality-related project risks.
• Develop and conduct internal training sessions for site staff and engineers on quality procedures, material standards, and inspection techniques.
• Foster a research-oriented and investigative mindset within the team, encouraging reference to international standards, case studies, and technical publications to solve complex material or construction challenges.
• Drive lessons learned initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of company-wide QA/QC procedures.

• Total 17 Years of extensive experience in UAE in the field of Major Roads, Villas, Bridges and Infrastructure projects with reputed organizations Approvals:
• Musanada, Abu Dhabi
• DCL Dubai
• TDIC – Tourism Development & Investment Company Abu Dhabi
• EXPO-2020 Bureau
• Aldar

• ESHARP.
• Own Zero Safety.
• Health Hazards in Construction.
• Confined Space Hazards for construction.
• Job Hazard Analysis