The QA/QC Manager's main duties during the construction phase include:
- Develop and implement Quality Plans: Create and manage project-specific Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and procedures that align with ISO 9001 standards and client/regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and supervise site activities: Oversee all quality-related activities on site, ensuring that the work of contractors and subcontractors meets specified quality criteria and construction codes.
- Conduct inspections and audits: Plan and conduct internal and external quality audits and inspections (e.g., civil/structural tests, M&E installations) to verify compliance with standards. This includes coordinating joint inspections with client representatives and regulatory bodies.
- Manage non-conformances and corrective actions: Identify and report non-conformance issues, investigate root causes, and ensure prompt implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to prevent recurrence.
- Control documentation and records: Manage all quality documentation, including test certificates, inspection reports, manufacturer data books, and final handover documentation, ensuring accurate and current records.
- Ensure material compliance: Coordinate material sampling and testing, manage the approval of subcontractors/vendors, and ensure all procured items meet the required specifications.
- Oversee equipment calibration: Supervise the calibration, maintenance, and proper utilization of all inspection, measurement, and test equipment according to defined schedules.
- Provide training and guidance: Ensure all site personnel and subcontractors receive adequate training and awareness regarding the quality systems and project-specific requirements.
- Liaise with stakeholders: Serve as the primary point of contact for quality matters with the client's quality representative, project management, engineering, and construction teams.
