Associate QA QC Manager

Role Purpose

The Assistant Manager – QA/QC shall be responsible for day-to-day site quality inspections, material checks, testing coordination, documentation, and ensuring that construction activities are executed as per approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections for ongoing construction activities and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Check quality of works related to civil, structural, masonry, plaster, waterproofing, flooring, finishing, facade, and MEP interface works, as applicable.
• Inspect incoming materials at site and verify them against approved material submittals, specifications, test certificates, and delivery documents.
• Coordinate with Project Managers/contractors and site teams for required testing such as concrete cube tests, reinforcement checks, compaction tests, waterproofing tests, field density tests, and other relevant quality tests.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, checklists, test records, pour cards, material inspection reports, and quality documentation.
• Raise quality observations / NCRs for defective or non-compliant work and follow up for closure.
• Ensure approved method statements and Inspection & Test Plans are followed at site.
• Assist in review of contractor quality documents, material approvals, method statements, and test reports.
• Monitor workmanship quality and report deviations to senior QA/QC personnel.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of construction materials at site.
• Support mock-up inspections and approval processes.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and execution teams for inspection calls and clearance of works.
• Maintain updated records of quality approvals, NCR status, test results, and site quality issues.
• Assist in internal audits, quality walks, and project quality review meetings.
• Support project handover documentation and snag closure activities.

Required Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institute.
• QA/QC certification or training in construction quality will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 8-12 years of experience in QA/QC for building or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in commercial, hospitality, airport, hospital, residential, or industrial projects preferred.
• Should have hands-on site inspection and quality documentation experience.

Key Skills

• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, IS codes, and site quality procedures.
• Knowledge of material inspection, testing requirements, and construction quality checklists.
• Ability to identify defects, poor workmanship, and non-compliance at site.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Coordination skills with contractors, consultants, and site execution teams.
• Basic knowledge of ISO quality systems and NCR closure process.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely completion of inspections and quality checks.
• Proper maintenance of quality records and test reports.
• Timely reporting and closure of site quality observations.
• Reduction in repeated defects or rework.
• Compliance with approved drawings, material approvals, and method statements.