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.