Head QA/QC

Job Title: Head – QA/QC

Industry: Real Estate / Construction / Infrastructure
Experience: 20+ Y

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall QA/QC function across multiple real estate and construction projects.


• Develop and implement quality management systems, policies, procedures, and inspection plans.


• Establish quality standards and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and contractual requirements.


• Oversee quality control activities for civil, structural, architectural, MEP, finishing, and other construction works.


• Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, checklists, and quality procedures.


• Conduct regular quality audits, inspections, and site reviews across projects.


• Ensure compliance with applicable national and international construction standards and codes.


• Monitor quality performance of contractors, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.


• Identify non-conformities and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.


• Lead root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives.


• Review material approvals, testing reports, laboratory results, and quality documentation.


• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of quality records throughout the project lifecycle.


• Work closely with Project, Engineering, Design, Procurement, and Construction teams to resolve quality-related issues.


• Develop and monitor project quality KPIs and provide regular reports to senior management.


• Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure closure of audit observations.


• Support the development of quality standards and best practices across the organisation.


• Build, lead, and mentor QA/QC teams across multiple projects.

Required Experience & Skills

• 20+ years of experience in QA/QC, Quality Management, Construction, Real Estate, or Infrastructure.


• Strong experience managing QA/QC functions across large-scale residential, commercial, high-rise, or mixed-use projects.


• Strong knowledge of construction quality standards, inspection procedures, testing, and quality management systems.


• Experience across Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP, and Finishing works.


• Strong knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 and relevant construction codes and standards.


• Experience in handling contractors, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.


• Strong expertise in quality audits, NCR management, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement.


• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Engineering or a related discipline.


• Additional qualifications in Quality Management, QA/QC, or ISO 9001 will be an advantage.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from Real Estate Developers, Construction Companies, Infrastructure Companies, EPC Organisations, and Large Project Management Consultancies will be preferred.