JOB DESCRIPTIONLead QA/QC Engineer – Construction Site

Department: Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
Designation: Lead QA/QC Engineerr
Location: Construction Site

1. Job Purpose

The Lead QA/QC Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and controlling all quality assurance and quality control activities at the construction site to ensure that all construction works comply with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes and standards, contractual requirements, and the project Quality Management Plan (QMP).

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Quality Management and Planning

- Develop, implement, and monitor the project Quality Management Plan (QMP) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Establish project-specific quality procedures, method statements, checklists, and inspection formats.
- Ensure compliance with approved project specifications, drawings, applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
- Monitor implementation of the project quality objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Coordinate with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Engineering Team, client, and consultant on all quality-related matters.

B. Construction Quality Control

- Supervise and monitor quality inspections for civil, structural, architectural, and other relevant construction activities.
- Ensure inspections are carried out at the appropriate stages of construction and before subsequent work proceeds.
- Verify that materials, workmanship, and construction activities meet approved specifications and acceptance criteria.
- Review and approve material inspection requests, work inspection requests, and relevant quality documentation within the assigned authority.
- Ensure proper implementation of approved method statements, ITPs, and inspection checklists.
- Monitor concrete works, reinforcement, formwork, masonry, waterproofing, finishing, and other applicable site activities.

C. Inspection and Testing

- Coordinate with site engineers, surveyors, laboratories, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives for inspections and testing.
- Ensure required tests are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and applicable standards.
- Review material test certificates, laboratory test reports, concrete cube test results, soil compaction reports, and other relevant test records.
- Verify calibration and validity of measuring and testing equipment.
- Ensure inspection and testing records are properly maintained and traceable.

D. Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions

- Identify, document, and manage non-conformances through Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Coordinate root cause analysis and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Follow up on NCR closure and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Monitor recurring quality issues and recommend measures to prevent their reoccurrence.




- Ensure defective or non-conforming work is corrected before acceptance.

E. Documentation and Reporting

- Maintain and control quality records, inspection reports, test reports, checklists, and material approvals.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly QA/QC reports.
- Maintain registers for inspections, NCRs, material approvals, testing, calibration, and quality observations.
- Prepare and maintain project quality dossiers, handover documentation, and as-built quality records.
- Ensure documents are properly reviewed, approved, distributed, and archived.

F. Material and Subcontractor Quality

- Verify that construction materials are procured from approved sources and comply with project requirements.
- Review material submittals, technical data sheets, certificates of conformity, and test certificates.
- Conduct or coordinate incoming material inspections.
- Monitor subcontractors' compliance with project quality requirements.
- Evaluate subcontractor performance and ensure timely resolution of quality deficiencies.

G. Audit and Compliance

- Plan and conduct internal quality audits and site quality surveillance.
- Coordinate client, consultant, and third-party inspections and audits.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and the project's applicable quality management procedures.
- Monitor audit findings and ensure corrective actions are completed within agreed timelines.
- Promote quality awareness and continuous improvement across the project team.

H. Team Leadership and Coordination

- Lead, guide, and supervise QA/QC Engineers, Inspectors, and supporting quality personnel.
- Allocate inspection responsibilities according to the construction schedule and project priorities.
- Conduct quality awareness sessions and provide technical guidance to site teams.
- Coordinate with construction and engineering teams to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
- Ensure quality requirements are understood and implemented by all relevant personnel.

I. Project Handover and Closeout

- Ensure all inspections, tests, and outstanding quality observations are completed before handover.
- Verify completion and closure of NCRs, punch-list items, and quality observations.
- Compile final quality dossiers, test certificates, inspection records, and handover documents.
- Support commissioning, completion certification, and final project acceptance, where applicable.

3. Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline




- Relevant postgraduate qualifications or quality management certifications will be an advantage.
- Additional certifications in welding inspection, NDT, concrete technology, or other specialized disciplines may be required for relevant projects.

4. Experience

- Typically 8–12 years of relevant construction experience, including substantial QA/QC experience.
- Minimum 3–5 years in a senior or lead QA/QC role is preferred.
- Proven experience in managing site inspections, quality documentation, audits, NCRs, and client/consultant coordination.
- Experience in large-scale construction, infrastructure, industrial, or EPC projects is an advantage.

Actual experience requirements should be adjusted to the project's size, complexity, and contractual requirements.

5. Technical Knowledge and Skills

- Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 requirements.
- Good understanding of construction drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and ITPs.
- Knowledge of applicable IS, ASTM, BS, EN, ACI, or other project-specified standards and codes.
- Experience in inspection procedures, material testing, quality documentation, and audit management.
- Ability to identify quality risks and implement effective corrective and preventive measures.
- Proficiency in MS Office and project documentation systems.
- Robust leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Compliance with approved project quality plans, specifications, and inspection requirements.
- Reduction in NCRs, rework, and recurring quality defects.
- Timely completion of inspections and closure of quality observations.
- Timely submission and approval of quality documentation.
- Successful completion of internal and external quality audits.
- Compliance with material testing and traceability requirements.
- Effective management and development of the QA/QC team.
- Timely completion of project quality dossiers and handover documentation.

7. Authority and Accountability

The Lead QA/QC Engineer is authorized, in accordance with project procedures, to identify and report non-conforming work, recommend or initiate work stoppage for significant quality deviations, coordinate corrective actions, and escalate unresolved quality issues to project management.

The position is accountable for ensuring effective implementation of site quality controls and maintaining objective evidence of compliance with contractual and technical requirements.

8. Working Conditions

- Full-time, site-based position.
- Regular coordination with construction teams, consultants, clients, subcontractors, and third-party inspection agencies.
- Must be willing to work in accordance with project schedules and site requirements.

Pay: Up to ₹65,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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