Tarig Lotfi

Quality Control Engineer, certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor accredited by IRCA, and specialized in Superpave asphalt mix design. Holder of a Superpave training course certified by the Saudi Ministry of Transport. A Quality Control Engineer with over 15 years of professional experience in supervising and controlling quality for roads, buildings, and stormwater drainage projects.

Previously worked with the Eastern Province Municipality as a Quality Control Engineer and currently working with the Eastern Province Development Authority in the same role. Possesses extensive experience in managing and implementing project quality management systems, ensuring effective quality control and improved performance during execution. Also has advanced expertise in materials quality testing (soil, concrete, and asphalt), asphalt mix design using both Marshall and Superpave methods, and the preparation and implementation of QA/QC plans to ensure full compliance with approved specifications and standards.

Quality Control Engineer at Sharqia Development Authority (SDA) (2017-10 – Present)

Led and managed Materials Engineering and Quality Assurance activities as the Owner's Technical Representative, ensuring full compliance with contract requirements, approved specifications, and applicable standards.

• Implemented pre-qualification procedures and evaluated factories, batching plants, crushers, quarries, and material suppliers through technical site visits and review of their quality management systems.
• Reviewed and approved material submittals, designs, and mix designs (asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and soil) in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, BS, SASO, and project requirements.
• Prepared and updated the Approved Vendors and Sources List in line with program and client requirements.
• Supervised and audited material testing laboratories, including review of their quality management systems.
• Oversaw site and laboratory testing programs for materials and works (soil, concrete, asphalt, pipelines, pressure and operational tests) to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Reviewed and approved Project Quality Plans (PQP), Method Statements, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure safe execution and compliance with technical and quality requirements.
• Implemented and followed up on Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) to verify that delivered materials complied with approved submittals prior to use.
• Managed and followed up Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and verified the effectiveness of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) until closure.
• Monitored Hold Points and Witness Points for critical construction activities.
• Participated in factory and site acceptance tests, technical meetings, design coordination, and site inspections.
• Reviewed weekly and monthly QA/QC reports and prepared periodic technical reports.
• Ensured the completeness and proper control of quality records, inspection reports, and test results in preparation for final handover.
• Conducted internal and site quality audits and ensured full compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management

Materials and Quality Control Engineer at Eastern Province Municipality, General Administration for Improving Project Efficiency

Led and managed Materials Engineering and Quality Assurance activities as the Owner's Technical Representative, ensuring full compliance with contract requirements, approved specifications, applicable standards, and ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

• Conducted pre-qualification and technical evaluation of factories, batching plants, crushers, quarries, and material suppliers through site visits and review of quality management systems.
• Reviewed and approved material submittals, technical data, and mix designs (asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and soil) in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, BS, SASO, and project requirements.
• Prepared and maintained the Approved Vendors and Sources List in line with program and client requirements.
• Supervised and audited material testing laboratories and oversaw site and laboratory testing programs to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Reviewed and approved PQP, Method Statements, and ITPs, and managed MIRs, NCRs, CAPA, Hold Points, and Witness Points to ensure effective quality control during execution.
• Participated in factory and site acceptance tests, technical meetings, design coordination, and site inspections.
• Reviewed weekly and monthly QA/QC reports, prepared technical reports, and ensured completeness of quality records in preparation for final handover.
• Contributed to the Eastern Province Municipality achieving ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17020 certifications, through active involvement in the preparation, implementation, and compliance with the requirements of the quality management and accreditation systems.

Materials and Geotechnical Engineer at Gulf Engineering Consulting

• Conducted laboratory testing for soil, concrete, and asphalt.
• Supervised soil boring tests and prepared detailed reports.
• Designed asphalt mixes in both laboratory and asphalt plants

Materials and Geotechnical Engineer at Nile Engineering Consultancy Office

• Performed material testing (soil, concrete, and asphalt) in the laboratory.
• Supervised field tests and prepared soil inspection reports.
• Oversaw projects such as drainage works in Arish and the bridge at Qena.

Bachelor's Degree in Science in Geophysics (2008-07)