Quality Incharge Lead - Quality Management and Strategy

Quality Incharge Lead

Quality Management & Strategy

• Establish and enforce project-specific Quality Control plans, procedures, and standards aligned with ISO 9001 and contractual requirements.

• Define quality objectives, KPIs, and monitoring mechanisms across all construction activities.

• Provide strategic direction to QA/QC teams across multiple sites.

Inspection, Testing & Compliance

• Oversee inspection and testing activities for civil, electrical, and mechanical works, ensuring adherence to approved drawings, specifications, and codes.

• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and quality checklists.

• Ensure timely witnessing and approval of critical tests and inspections.

Material & Vendor Quality Control

• Establish systems for vendor qualification, material inspection, and supplier quality assurance.

• Review Material Inspection Reports (MIRs), test certificates, and compliance documents.

• Address vendor quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Action Management

• Lead the NCR management process, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Monitor trends in non-conformances and drive systemic improvements to eliminate repeat issues.

Client Interface & Audits

• Act as the primary quality interface with clients, consultants, and third-party inspectors.

• Lead and manage client audits, internal audits, and external certification audits.

• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and continuous compliance.

Documentation & Quality Records

• Ensure accurate and complete quality documentation, including inspection records, test reports, and final quality dossiers.

• Oversee preparation and submission of as-built documentation and project handover records.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop QA/QC engineers, inspectors, and site quality teams.

• Conduct performance reviews and ensure competency development through training and knowledge sharing.

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

• Identify quality risks early and implement preventive measures across project lifecycles.

• Drive lessons-learned initiatives, process optimization, and best-practice implementation.

• Collaborate with construction and engineering teams to minimize rework and improve efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) (Master’s preferred).

• 15–24 years of progressive experience in quality management within EPC, infrastructure, power, or renewable energy projects.

• Strong exposure to ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

Core Competencies

• Quality Management System leadership

• Client & stakeholder management

• Audit & compliance management

• Root cause analysis & CAPA

• Team leadership & mentoring

• Risk-based quality planning