Associate General Manager - QA/QC

Hyderabad International Airport Limited; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group seeks a senior QA/QC leader to drive the quality program across project sites, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, codes, and ITPs. The role will oversee inspections, testing, documentation, and handover records, and lead non-conformance resolution and preventive actions.

Ideal candidate has 15–18 years in QA/QC on major developments, with experience coordinating contractors and consultants, and a strong ISO 9001 quality management background.

Qualifications

• 15–18 years of QA/QC experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience with hotels, commercial buildings, airports, hospitals or high-rises preferred.
• Leadership in contractor coordination and quality compliance at project level.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall QA/QC function across project sites and ensure compliance with drawings, specs, codes and ITPs.
• Develop and implement Project Quality Plan, ITPs, procedures, checklists and method statements.
• Establish robust QA/QC systems for civil, structural, architectural, finishing, MEP interfaces.
• Review submittals, test reports, and documentation; approve materials and QC deliverables.
• Drive first-time-right quality culture and reduce rework through NCRs and CAPAs.

Skills

QA Leadership

Quality Assurance

Contractor Coordination

Document Control

Inspection & Testing

Education

B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering

ISO 9001/QMS certification

Job description

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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 ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountabilities

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

Procurement & Contracts Team

Finance and Commercial Teams

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

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)