Construction Supervision and Quality Assurance Specialist (International)

Surbana Jurong; New Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong seeks an experienced Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance Specialist (International Expert) to lead supervision, QA, rehabilitation, and safety management for dam projects. The candidate will craft standards and manuals, supervise field activities, and liaise with government agencies and contractors to ensure timely, compliant delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree (Master’s preferred) with 15+ years in large dam projects, and excels in reporting,

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in construction supervision and quality assurance for dam or major hydraulic infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in the construction of new dams and rehabilitation of existing dams.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, construction methodologies, and engineering standards.
• Experience in preparing CS&QA manuals, technical guidelines, and dam safety documentation.
• Demonstrated involvement in technical committees, expert panels, or advisory groups related to dam safety or disaster management is desirable.
• Excellent report writing, technical communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee construction supervision and quality assurance activities for new and rehabilitation dam projects.
• Ensure compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Develop and review CS&QA manuals, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare technical guidelines and manuals related to dam construction, rehabilitation, and dam safety management.
• Conduct quality inspections, audits, and site assessments to ensure adherence to engineering best practices.
• Provide expert advice on rehabilitation strategies for existing dams and associated infrastructure.
• Support risk assessment, safety evaluations, and emergency preparedness related to dam operations.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and recommendations for project stakeholders.
• Contribute to technical publications, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and capacity-building programs.
• Liaise with government agencies, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Construction supervision

Quality assurance

Dam rehabilitation

Engineering standards

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering/Water Resources/Structural Engineering

Job description

Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance Specialist (International Expert)

Experience-Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in construction supervision and quality assurance of dam and water infrastructure projects

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance Specialist (International Expert) to provide technical leadership in the supervision, quality control, rehabilitation, and safety management of dam projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in construction quality assurance, dam rehabilitation, and preparation of technical standards and manuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee construction supervision and quality assurance activities for new and rehabilitation dam projects.
• Ensure compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Develop and review Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance (CS&QA) manuals, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare technical guidelines and manuals related to dam construction, rehabilitation, and dam safety management.
• Conduct quality inspections, audits, and site assessments to ensure adherence to engineering best practices.
• Provide expert advice on rehabilitation strategies for existing dams and associated infrastructure.
• Support risk assessment, safety evaluations, and emergency preparedness related to dam operations.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and recommendations for project stakeholders.
• Contribute to technical publications, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and capacity-building programs.
• Liaise with government agencies, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.

Master’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in construction supervision and quality assurance for dam or major hydraulic infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in the construction of new dams and rehabilitation of existing dams.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, construction methodologies, and engineering standards.
• Experience in preparing CS&QA manuals, technical guidelines, and dam safety documentation.
• Demonstrated involvement in technical committees, expert panels, or advisory groups related to dam safety or disaster management is desirable.
• Excellent report writing, technical communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred Criteria

• Experience working on internationally funded infrastructure projects.
• Membership in expert committees related to dam safety, disaster resilience, or water resources management will be an added advantage.
• Prior involvement in at least five (5) dam rehabilitation projects is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with international engineering standards and best practices for dam construction and rehabilitation.

Company Culture

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.