QA/QC Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) activities for a large-scale hospital construction project.
• Establish, implement and maintain the project Quality Management System in accordance with contract requirements, approved specifications and applicable Singapore standards.
• Develop and monitor project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements and quality procedures.
• Ensure construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and quality requirements.
• Coordinate inspection and testing activities with consultants, client representatives, subcontractors and relevant authorities.
• Review and approve inspection requests, material submissions, test reports and quality-related documentation.
• Monitor the quality performance of subcontractors and suppliers and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits to identify non-conformities, workmanship issues and potential quality risks.
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and preventive actions, ensuring timely closure.
• Monitor material quality, testing and certification to ensure that approved materials are used on site.
• Coordinate concrete, structural, architectural, M&E and other relevant inspection and testing activities.
• Review laboratory test results, inspection records and quality documentation for compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate with the design and construction teams to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
• Liaise with consultants, clients and subcontractors on quality matters and attend quality coordination meetings.
• Conduct quality toolbox meetings, briefings and training for site personnel and subcontractors.
• Monitor quality trends, identify recurring defects and implement improvement measures.
• Ensure proper maintenance and control of QA/QC records, inspection reports, test certificates, material approvals and other quality documentation.
• Prepare and submit periodic quality reports, quality statistics and performance reports to project management.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support external audits by clients, consultants and relevant certification bodies.
• Monitor compliance with applicable Singapore Standards, Building Control requirements and other relevant statutory and project requirements.
• Support project completion, testing, commissioning, defects rectification and handover activities.
• Lead the preparation and compilation of quality documentation required for project handover and final records.
• Provide guidance and technical support to QA/QC engineers, inspectors and site personnel.

Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant QA/QC experience in the construction industry.
• Proven experience managing QA/QC activities for large-scale building projects.
• Experience in hospital, healthcare, institutional or other complex building projects will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of construction quality management systems, inspection procedures and testing requirements.
• Good knowledge of Singapore Standards, relevant codes of practice and construction quality requirements.
• Experience in preparing and implementing Quality Plans, ITPs, Method Statements and inspection procedures.
• Strong experience in managing NCRs, corrective actions, quality audits and defect rectification.
• Familiarity with concrete, structural, architectural and M&E quality inspection and testing requirements.
• Experience working with main contractors, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Good knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System will be an advantage.
• Relevant quality certifications such as CONQUAS/CORENET-related knowledge, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and manage quality matters under tight project deadlines.