QA/QC Manager - Construction

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Dubai seeks a senior QA/QC leader for major construction projects. You will design and implement QA/QC plans, lead inspectors and technicians, and ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and contracts.

You will oversee material testing, documentation, NCRs and CARs, and drive continuous quality improvement across the project lifecycle. UAE experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in construction QA/QC on large-scale projects.
• Professional certifications such as CQM or CQA are highly desirable.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specs, and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive QA/QC plans for construction projects to meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and manage the QA/QC team of inspectors and technicians, promoting quality culture.
• Oversee inspection/testing of materials, workmanship, and installed systems per submittals and drawings.
• Establish robust documentation: inspection reports, NCRs, CARs, and material certifications.

Skills

QA/QC Leadership

Process Development

Materials Inspection

Contract Documents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Certifications desirable: CQM, CQA

Job description

• Develop and implement comprehensive Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) plans tailored to specific construction projects, ensuring adherence to all contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and manage the QA/QC team, including inspectors and technicians, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the inspection and testing of all construction materials, workmanship, and installed systems, ensuring compliance with approved submittals, drawings, and specifications.
• Establish and maintain robust documentation systems for all QA/QC activities, including inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective action reports (CARs), and material certifications.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in construction QA/QC, with a strong track record on large-scale projects.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Quality Manager (CQM), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in interpreting complex engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.