QA/QC MANAGER

Responsibilities
- Develop implement and maintain the project Quality Management System QMS in accordance with ISO 9001 project specifications approved drawings and Client Consultant requirements.
- Prepare review and implement Project Quality Plans PQP QMP Inspection Test Plans ITP Method Statements and Inspection Checklists for construction activities.
- Lead and supervise all QA QC activities covering civil structural architectural finishing MEP and infrastructure works.
- Conduct daily site inspections and monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings specifications method statements ITPs and applicable standards.
- Coordinate and manage material inspection and approval including material submittals MIRs test certificates laboratory tests and material receiving inspections.
- Plan and coordinate WIR IR inspections testing and hold-point witness-point inspections with the Consultant and Client.
- Monitor concrete works reinforcement formwork waterproofing blockwork plastering tiling painting facade MEP installation and finishing works to ensure required quality standards are achieved.
- Ensure proper inspection and approval of preparatory ongoing and completed works including inspection of concealed and completed works before proceeding to subsequent activities.
- Identify quality deficiencies and manage NCRs observations defects corrective actions and preventive actions CAPA through effective close-out.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality performance of subcontractors and suppliers ensuring compliance with project quality requirements.
- Review subcontractors Method Statements ITPs material submittals inspection requests test reports and quality records.
- Maintain complete and accurate QA QC documentation inspection records test reports material approvals NCR logs and quality registers.
- Conduct internal quality audits and subcontractor quality audits identify potential quality risks and implement appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
- Coordinate closely with Project Management Construction Engineering Procurement Consultants Client representatives and subcontractors on all quality-related matters.
- Lead snagging de-snagging testing commissioning final inspection and project handover activities ensuring all quality and close-out documentation is completed.
- Prepare regular QA QC reports quality performance reports inspection statistics NCR status and quality KPIs for project management.
- Ensure compliance with relevant UAE GCC regulations international standards project specifications approved drawings and contractual quality requirements Education Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline. Experience
- 8–10 years of overall experience in construction or engineering projects.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a QA/QC Manager or equivalent senior quality management position.
- Proven experience in villa, residential, high-rise, commercial, or large-scale building projects.
- Experience working with international contractors, consultants, or EPC/DB project environments is preferred.
- UAE / GCC construction experience is highly preferred. Technical Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and construction quality control procedures.
- Good knowledge of inspection, testing, material approval, NCR management, and project handover procedures.
- Familiarity with relevant UAE/GCC construction standards, international standards, and project specifications.
- Strong ability to review drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and quality documentation. Language
- Fluent English is required.
- Arabic is an advantage.