Assistant General Manager QA QC(Commercial Projects)

1. Job Description – AGM Quality Control / Quality Assurance

Reporting To :Head Projects

Role Purpose

The AGM – Quality Control / Quality Assurance shall be responsible for leading and implementing the overall QA/QC framework across project sites. The role will ensure that all construction activities, materials, workmanship, testing, inspections, and documentation comply with approved drawings, specifications, codes, contract requirements, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall QA/QC function for projects under ALD, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, BOQ, method statements, ITPs, and applicable codes.
• Prepare, review, and implement the Project Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plans, quality procedures, checklists, and method statements.
• Establish a robust quality control system for civil, structural, architectural, finishing, facade, waterproofing, MEP interface works, and other project activities.
• Review and approve quality submissions from contractors, consultants, and vendors including material submittals, test reports, compliance documents, and technical datasheets.
• Ensure all incoming materials are inspected and approved before use at site.
• Monitor site execution quality through regular inspections, audits, surveillance checks, and coordination with project teams.
• Identify quality deviations, issue NCRs / observations, and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with design consultants, PMC, contractors, and internal teams for closure of quality issues.
• Ensure proper documentation of tests, inspections, approvals, pour cards, cube test reports, waterproofing tests, mock-up approvals, and handover records.
• Conduct internal quality audits and contractor performance reviews.
• Drive implementation of first-time-right quality culture and reduce rework at site.
• Review contractor QA/QC manpower deployment, laboratory setup, testing facilities, and quality compliance systems.
• Participate in project review meetings and present quality status, major issues, risks, NCR status, and action plans to management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and environmental quality requirements wherever applicable.
• Support handover and close-out documentation including quality dossiers, warranties, as-built records, and completion certificates.

Required Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized institute.
• Additional certification in QA/QC, ISO 9001, internal auditing, concrete technology, or quality management will be preferred.

Experience

• 15–20 years of experience in QA/QC for large-scale construction projects.
• Experience in hotels, commercial buildings, airports, hospitals, high-rise buildings, infrastructure, or mixed-use developments preferred.
• Should have handled contractor/consultant coordination and quality compliance at project leadership level.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction quality standards, IS codes, NBC, project specifications, and testing procedures.
• Experience in concrete works, structural works, finishing, waterproofing, facade, MEP coordination, and handover quality.
• Ability to lead teams and drive quality compliance across multiple contractors.
• Strong documentation, audit, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills with consultants, contractors, project teams, and senior management.
• Knowledge of ISO-based quality systems and audit procedures.

Key Performance Indicators

• Reduction in rework and quality defects.
• Timely closure of NCRs and quality observations.
• Compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and ITPs.
• Quality documentation completeness.
• Contractor quality performance improvement.
• Smooth handover with minimum pending quality issues.