Quality Assurance Lead

Lead - Quality Assurance

Responsibilities

Quality Assurance and Control Management:

Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) for construction and city-side development projects.

Ensure compliance with established QA/QC procedures and guidelines throughout all project phases.

Setting clear objectives for the team and monitoring progress towards these objectives, providing regular feedback and support to ensure that targets are met and quality standards are maintained.

Budget Management:

Assist in preparing and tracking the QA/QC budget, ensuring expenditures align with approved allocations. Provide inputs on cost optimization opportunities within QA/QC operations.

Regular Quality Inspections:

Perform thorough quality inspections to ensure that all work complies with the approved inspection and test plans by conducting detailed examinations of materials, processes, and finished products.

Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to maintain the quality of materials, ensuring they meet the required specifications and standards before being used in the project, and addressing any issues that arise promptly.

Identify any deviations from the established standards and address these deviations promptly by implementing corrective actions. Ensure Non conformances are timely reported and dealt with Approved NCR process.

Technical Review:

Review technical submittals and method statements in close coordination with other departments to ensure that all documentation meets the required quality standards.

Provide technical expertise and support to project teams regarding quality standards, testing methodologies, and inspection procedures.

Review and Inspect the Design / Drawings / Contract / BOQ / Specifications and Provide inputs on Quality norms and practices

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

Monitor and track quality performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of QA/QC initiatives.

Prepare and present regular quality reports to the Head of QA/QC, highlighting trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Ensure proper documentation of all QA/QC activities, including inspection reports, audit findings, and corrective action plans.

Team Development and Mentorship:

Mentor junior team members by providing them with guidance on quality assurance processes and best practices by offering regular training sessions, share knowledge and expertise, and provide constructive feedback to help them improve their skills.

Foster an environment of professional growth and knowledge sharing within the team, encouraging continuous learning and development to build a strong and capable QA/QC team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with project managers, contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders to address quality-related issues and implement corrective actions.

Facilitate communication between project teams to ensure alignment on quality expectations and requirements.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Head - Project

Project Managers / Project Directors

Construction Team

Design Team

Safety Team

Procurement Team

Legal & Compliance

Key Stakeholders - External:

Contractors/Subcontractors

Regulatory Authorities

Inspection Agencies

Local Government

Industry Associations

Clients

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Assurance, or a related field. Additional certifications in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) are advantageous.

Work Experience:

12+ years of experience in quality assurance and quality control in large-scale infrastructure projects, with at least 5 years in a lead role.

Experience in airport or transportation project quality management is highly desirable.