- Role Summary The Lead of QA/QC is a senior technical and governance authority responsible for establishing, implementing, and overseeing quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) frameworks across the delivery of data center and missions . The role represents the client’s quality, compliance, and risk interests , ensuring that all design, procurement, construction, and handover activities meet approved standards, specifications, regulatory requirements, and operational reliability expectations . The QA/QC Head supports projects from early design through construction, commissioning, and handover , with a strong focus on quality governance, compliance monitoring, defect prevention, and continuous improvement in fast‑track environments.
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Key Responsibilities
QA/QC Leadership & Project Delivery
- Provide end‑to‑end QA/QC leadership across data center projects from design development through construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Act as the QA/QC Lead, advising the client on quality strategies, risks, compliance gaps, and corrective actions.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP) in alignment with Employer’s Requirements (ERs), contractual obligations, and client standards.
- Establish quality objectives, inspection regimes, and acceptance criteria aligned with program, phasing, and operational readiness requirements.
- Design Quality Review & Technical Governance
- Oversee quality assurance of design deliverables across all disciplines, including:
- CSA, MEP, ELV, IT, and specialist systems
- Specifications, drawings, calculations, and schedules
- Ensure design deliverables comply with:
- Local codes, regulations, and authority requirements
- International standards (e.g., ISO, NFPA, ASHRAE, IEC)
- Client data center design standards and quality benchmarks
- Verify incorporation of constructability, maintainability, and commissioning requirements into design documentation.
- Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, value engineering, and constructability sessions with a quality focus.
- Construction Quality Oversight, Audits & Compliance




- Provide QA/QC oversight during construction to ensure works comply with approved designs, specifications, and quality plans.
- Review and approve contractor Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and material submittals.
- Conduct regular site inspections, quality audits, and compliance reviews.
- Monitor and track non‑conformances (NCRs), observations, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Ensure workmanship quality, testing compliance, and traceability of materials and installations.
- Oversee defect management, punch lists, and quality close‑out processes.
- Interface Management & Coordination
- Coordinate closely with:
- CSA, MEP, ELV, IT, and commissioning teams to ensure consistent quality standards
- Contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to enforce quality requirements
- Commissioning teams to ensure quality readiness prior to testing and IST
- Ensure quality requirements are embedded in procurement, construction, and commissioning workflows.
- Support cross‑discipline coordination to prevent quality gaps and interface failures.
- Risk Management, Continuous Improvement & Change Control
- Identify quality‑related risks impacting safety, performance, durability, and operational reliability.
- Implement preventive quality measures to reduce rework, delays, and defects.
- Support phased delivery, fast‑track, and live environment projects while maintaining quality standards.
- Provide QA/QC input to change management, variations, and claims.
- Support schedule and cost impact assessments related to quality issues and corrective actions.
- Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and quality trend analysis.
- Data Center–Specific QA/QC Expertise
- Quality oversight of mission‑critical systems including:
- Structural and architectural works
- Electrical power and grounding systems




- Mechanical cooling and containment systems
- ELV, controls, BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems
- Ensure quality alignment with redundancy, resilience, and Tier‑level requirements.
- Monitor quality readiness for commissioning, IST, and operational handover.
- Ensure quality documentation supports long‑term operations and maintenance.
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary QA/QC representative to the client.
- Support senior leadership in managing client expectations related to quality and compliance.
- Present quality status, risks, trends, and corrective actions to stakeholders.
- Coordinate with authorities, designers, contractors, and vendors on quality matters.
- Maintain complete and auditable quality records and reports.
- Qualifications & Experience Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline. Professional Certifications (Preferred)
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent.
- Chartered Engineer / Skilled Engineer (CEng, PE, or equivalent).
- Data center or mission‑critical certifications (e.g., Uptime Institute ATD, CDCP) are advantageous. Experience
- 15–20 years of experience in QA/QC, construction quality management, or technical governance roles.
- Proven experience delivering data center or mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
- Technical Skills & Tools
- Advanced understanding of QA/QC systems, inspection regimes, and audit methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of construction standards, codes, and authority requirements.
- Familiarity with quality management systems, NCR tracking, and reporting tools.
- BIM and digital tools for quality inspections and issue tracking.
- Strong technical reporting, documentation, and governance capabilities.
- Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and independent professional judgment.
- High attention to detail with a systematic, risk‑based approach.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to enforce standards while maintaining collaborative relationships. Proactive mindset focused on prevention rather than correction.

📌 QA/QC Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 JLL
📍 Hyderabad