About the Role

AdaniConnex is seeking an experienced Lead - Quality to drive quality assurance and quality control activities for the construction and delivery of hyperscale data center projects in Dholera. The role will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and monitoring quality systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, industry standards, statutory requirements, and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
- Certification in Quality Management preferred.

Experience

- 12-18 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
- Experience in Data Center, Mission Critical Facilities, Industrial, Airport, Large Infrastructure, or EPC projects.
- Experience in greenfield project execution preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Planning & Management

- Develop and implement Project Quality Management Plans (PQMP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and checklists.
- Establish project-specific quality objectives and KPIs.
- Ensure adherence to AdaniConnex quality standards, client requirements, and contractual obligations.

Construction Quality Control
- Lead quality inspections across civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and utility installations.
- Monitor site execution activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
- Review and approve construction quality records and inspection reports.
- Conduct stage-wise inspections and quality audits.





Data Center-Specific Quality Oversight
- Oversee quality compliance for critical infrastructure including:
- Electrical Systems
- UPS Systems
- DG Systems
- HVAC & Cooling Systems
- Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
- BMS/DCIM Systems
- Structured Cabling & ICT Infrastructure
- Ensure readiness for commissioning and integrated systems testing.

Vendor & Contractor Quality Management
- Evaluate contractor quality plans and inspection procedures.
- Conduct vendor audits and supplier assessments.
- Monitor factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
- Drive corrective and preventive action closures with stakeholders.

Audit, Compliance & Documentation
- Lead internal and external quality audits.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and relevant construction standards.
- Manage NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), quality observations, and CAPA implementation.
- Maintain project quality documentation and records.

Continuous Improvement
- Identify quality risks and improvement opportunities.
- Analyze root causes using RCA methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and FMEA.
- Drive lessons learned and quality enhancement initiatives across projects.

Desired Candidate Profile

Technical Competencies

- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)
- NCR Management & CAPA
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- ISO 9001 Implementation
- Vendor Quality Audits
- FAT & SAT Inspections
- Construction Quality Management
- Commissioning Quality Assurance
- Project Documentation & Record Management

📌 Lead Quality (Data Center) (Dholera)
🏢 AdaniConneX
📍 Dholera