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Job Description:

Senior Engineer QA/QC (Infrastructure Projects)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

A Senior QA/QC Site Engineer is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of construction works on-site, in compliance with project specifications, standards, and regulations. They play a critical role in maintaining quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes, ensuring that the project meets the required standards and is delivered successfully. Below is a detailed breakdown of their roles and responsibilities:

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Quality Assurance (QA) Management

• Develop and implement the project-specific Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and procedures.

• Ensure that all construction activities comply with the approved quality standards, specifications, and codes.

• Conduct regular audits of QA processes to identify gaps and recommend improvements.

• Monitor the implementation of quality management systems (QMS) on-site.

2. Quality Control (QC) Supervision

• Supervise and inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and standards.

• Verify that materials, equipment, and workmanship meet the required quality benchmarks.

• Conduct inspections and tests at various stages of construction, such as pre-concreting, post-concreting, reinforcement placement, and finishing works.

• Ensure proper documentation and approval of inspection and test plans (ITPs).

3. Material Inspection and Testing

• Inspect materials delivered to the site to ensure they meet project specifications and quality requirements.

• Coordinate with third-party laboratories for material testing (e.g., concrete compressive strength, soil compaction, steel tensile strength).

• Review and approve material test reports and certificates of compliance.

• Reject defective or non-conforming materials and ensure corrective actions are taken.

4. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of inspections, tests, and quality-related activities.

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly QA/QC reports to the project manager or quality manager.

• Document non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective action reports (CARs) and track their resolution.

• Ensure that all quality-related documentation is organized and accessible for audits or reviews.

5. Coordination with Stakeholders

• Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, contractors, and consultants to address quality-related issues.

• Liaise with design teams to resolve discrepancies between design documents and site conditions.

• Act as the point of contact for client representatives and regulatory authorities during quality inspections or audits.

6. Non-Conformance Management

• Identify and document non-conformances in materials, workmanship, or processes.

• Investigate the root causes of non-conformances and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

• Ensure that non-conformances are resolved promptly to avoid project delays or quality issues.

7. Testing and Commissioning

• Oversee and verify testing and commissioning activities for various systems and components.

• Ensure that all tests are conducted as per the approved ITPs and project requirements.

• Review and approve test results and ensure compliance with quality benchmarks.

8. Training and Awareness

• Provide training and guidance to site staff, contractors, and workers on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.

• Promote a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement among the project team.

• Ensure that all personnel are familiar with the project-specific quality requirements.

9. Compliance with Standards and Regulations

• Ensure that all construction activities comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., ISO 9001, ASTM, BS, or local standards).

• Stay updated on changes to quality standards and construction practices.

• Ensure that the project meets all regulatory and permitting requirements related to quality.

10. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve QA/QC processes and recommend best practices.

• Conduct lessons-learned sessions at the end of the project to document quality-related challenges and solutions.

• Implement innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of quality management.

11. Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Ensure that quality processes align with safety and environmental standards.

• Monitor site activities to identify potential quality-related risks that could impact safety or the environment.

• Promote safe practices during quality inspections and testing.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10+ years of extensive experience in QA/QC roles preferably in large-scale of infrastructure projects including roads ands bridges.

• Minimum 2 years working experience in construction supervision on large-scale infrastructure projects within Abu Dhabi. 

• Strong understanding of construction materials, methods, and quality standards.

• Familiarity with international and local codes (e.g., ISO 9001, ASTM, BS, ACI, or local standards).

• Ability to identify defects, non-conformances, and areas for improvement.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with contractors, consultants, and clients.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address quality-related issues effectively.

• Familiarity with QA/QC documentation tools and project management software.

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