Associate General Manager - QA/QC -

GMR Group; Delhi; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group seeks an AGM – Quality Control / Quality Assurance to lead and implement the QA/QC framework across project sites. The role ensures construction activities, materials, workmanship, testing, inspections, and documentation comply with drawings, specifications, codes, contract requirements, and quality standards.

The incumbent will review submissions, approve materials, coordinate with PMC and contractors, and drive first-time-right quality while reducing rework.

Qualifications

• 15–18 years of QA/QC experience in large-scale construction projects.
• Experience in hotels, commercial buildings, airports, hospitals, or mixed-use developments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall QA/QC function for projects under ALD, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, BOQ, method statements, ITPs, and applicable codes.
• Prepare, review, and implement the Project Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plans, quality procedures, checklists, and method statements.
• Establish robust QC systems for civil, structural, architectural, finishing, facade, waterproofing, MEP interface works, and other project activities.
• Review and approve quality submissions from contractors, consultants, and vendors including material submittals, test reports, and compliance documents.
• Ensure all incoming materials are inspected and approved before use at site.
• Drive first-time-right quality culture and reduce rework at site.

Skills

QA leadership

Quality system implementation

Inspection & testing

Contractor coordination

Non-conformance handling

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

QA/QC ISO 9001 internal auditing

Tools

NABL/Third-Party labs

Job description

Job Purpose

The AGM – Quality Control / Quality Assurance shall be responsible for leading and implementing the overall QA/QC framework across project sites. The role will ensure that all construction activities, materials, workmanship, testing, inspections, and documentation comply with approved drawings, specifications, codes, contract requirements, and quality standards.

ORGANISATION CHART

VP Projects --> AGM QA/QC

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Lead the overall QA/QC function for projects under ALD, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, BOQ, method statements, ITPs, and applicable codes.
• Prepare, review, and implement the Project Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plans, quality procedures, checklists, and method statements.
• Establish a robust quality control system for civil, structural, architectural, finishing, facade, waterproofing, MEP interface works, and other project activities.
• Review and approve quality submissions from contractors, consultants, and vendors including material submittals, test reports, compliance documents, and technical datasheets.
• Ensure all incoming materials are inspected and approved before use at site.
• Monitor site execution quality through regular inspections, audits, surveillance checks, and coordination with project teams.
• Identify quality deviations, issue NCRs / observations, and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with design consultants, PMC, contractors, and internal teams for closure of quality issues.
• Ensure proper documentation of tests, inspections, approvals, pour cards, cube test reports, waterproofing tests, mock-up approvals, and handover records.
• Conduct internal quality audits and contractor performance reviews.
• Drive implementation of first-time-right quality culture and reduce rework at site.
• Review contractor QA/QC manpower deployment, laboratory setup, testing facilities, and quality compliance systems.
• Participate in project review meetings and present quality status, major issues, risks, NCR status, and action plans to management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and environmental quality requirements wherever applicable.
• Support handover and close-out documentation including quality dossiers, warranties, as-built records, and completion certificates.
• Reduction in rework and quality defects.
• Timely closure of NCRs and quality observations.
• Compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and ITPs.
• Quality documentation completeness.
• Contractor quality performance improvement.
• Smooth handover with minimum pending quality issues.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Project Management Consultants (PMC)
• Architects, Structural and MEP Consultants
• Main Contractors and Sub-contractors
• Material Suppliers and Specialized Vendors
• NABL Accredited Testing Laboratories and Third-Party Inspection Agencies
• Regulatory and Statutory Authorities (where applicable)
• Quality Auditors and Certification Bodies

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• VP Projects
• Project Directors / Project Heads
• QA/QC Team
• Design & Engineering Team
• Procurement & Contracts Team
• Planning & Project Controls Team
• HSE Team
• Finance and Commercial Teams
• Senior Management

Other Dimensions

• NA

Education Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized institute.
• Additional certification in QA/QC, ISO 9001, internal auditing, concrete technology, or quality management will be preferred.

Relevant Experience

• 15–18 years of experience in QA/QC for large-scale construction projects.
• Experience in hotels, commercial buildings, airports, hospitals, high-rise buildings, infrastructure, or mixed-use developments preferred.
• Should have handled contractor/consultant coordination and quality compliance at project leadership level.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of industry standards, codes and equipment manual (Proficient)
• Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) (Proficient)
• Contractor Performance Management (Proficient)
• Social Awareness
• Entrepreneurship
• Personal Effectiveness
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Planning & Decision Making
• Capability Building
• Strategic Orientation
• Stakeholder Focus
• Networking
• Execution & Results
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence