Field Quality Engineer

Tata Projects; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Projects in Kolkata is seeking a QA/QC Engineer to lead quality planning, documentation, and field inspections on a major construction program. You will develop and maintain the Project Quality Plan, ITPs, method statements, and checklists; verify material test certificates; conduct site inspections for RCC, faade, and finishes; and compile quality reports for client handover.

This role requires coordination with PMC, client teams, and contractors to ensure adherence to ISO/NS protocols and

Responsibilities

• Quality Planning & Documentation: Develop and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP), ITPs, Method Statements, and Inspection Checklists aligned with drawings, specifications, and applicable codes/IS standards.
• Material Testing & Inspection: Verify material test certificates (MTCs), batch numbers, conduct joint inspections for critical materials, witness tests, and maintain test records.
• Workmanship & Execution Quality: Monitor RCC works, check reinforcement detailing, shuttering stability, alignment, and finish workmanship across masonry, plaster, flooring, painting, waterproofing, and faade.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain quality records, NCRs/RFIs, and ensure traceable documentation; escalate quality issues and support client reporting.
• Coordination & Compliance: Align QA/QC with client expectations, participate in audits, provide training, and drive continuous improvement and risk management.
• Handover & Final QA Checks: Ensure snag-free finishing and certify compliance for client handover with material test reports, cube results, and O&M manuals.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Roles of QA/QC Engineer

1. Quality Planning & Documentation

A. Quality assurance Plan & Inspection Test Plan

• Develop and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP), ITPs, Method Statements, and Inspection Checklists aligned with drawings, specifications, and applicable codes/IS standards.
• Prepare and control quality documentation: MIR/WIR, NCRs, Site Instructions, RFI, calibration recordsconcrete/steel test logs etc.

B. Method of Statement and Check list

• Develop and review method statements for all construction activities in line with project specifications and standards.
• Ensure method statements are approved and communicated to the concerned site teams before execution.
• Prepare and maintain activity-wise quality checklists to monitor compliance during construction.
• Verify and ensure that all quality checklists are properly filled, documented, and signed off by relevant stakeholders before starting of work.
• Conduct periodic reviews and updates of method statements and checklists based on site conditions, project requirements, or NCRs/observations.

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• Maintain a proper record-keeping system for method statements and signed checklists for future audits and QA/QC reporting.
• Ensure checklists are signed off by contractor, consultant, and client representatives.
• Establish inspection levels (Hold, Witness, Review) before execution.

2. Material Testing & Inspection

• Verify material test certificates (MTCs), batch numbers, and compliance with specifications.
• Conduct joint inspections with client for critical materials (e.g., cement, steel, faade elements).
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspection of incoming materials.
• Witness laboratory and field tests (Slump test, cube test, SPT, Plate Load Test, tensile test, core cutter test, pile load test, pile integrity test, sand replacement test etc).
• Ensure cube testing, NDT (Rebound Hammer, UPV), and lab/field material tests.
• Verify calibration of batching plant, cube testing machine, and lab equipment.
• Maintain proper records of test results and ensure compliance with quality requirement.
• Carry out inspection of material at site before and after delivery.
• Reject or segregate non-conforming materials are to be record and report to the client.
• Implement corrective actions for non-conforming materials.

3. Workmanship & Execution Quality

• Conduct pre-pour, during-pour, and post-pour inspections for RCC works.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Check reinforcement detailing, shuttering stability, alignment, and cover blocks.
• Monitor workmanship in finishing works: masonry, plaster, flooring, painting, water proofing, MEP, faade.
• Validate construction methods for formwork cycle, waterproofing, structural steel erection, faade installation, etc.

4. Documentation & Reporting

A. Quality Records & Log Maintenance

• Maintain records of approved drawings, checklists, test reports, NCRs, RFIs, and approvals.
• Ensure a traceable and auditable documentation system aligned with ISO/AM/NS protocols.

B. NCR/Deficiency Reporting & Closure

• Raise NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) for deviations from specifications/methods.
• Recommend corrective actions and verify closure before further progress.
• Escalate unresolved quality issues to PMC and Client.

C. Daily/Weekly/Monthly Quality Reports

• Submit daily inspection reports with signed checklists.
• Maintain weekly dashboards covering tests, NCRs, rectifications, and % compliance.
• Present monthly Quality Review reports to Client (AM/NS).

Coordination & Compliance

A. Co-ordination with stakeholder

• Align contractor’s QA/QC team with client expectations.
• Participate in quality review meetings and audits.
• Support Safety and Site In charge teams in technical validations.
• Highlight constructability and quality risks early in coordination meetings.

B. Training & awareness

• Conduct toolbox talks on quality requirements (reinforcement handling, formwork, curing, waterproofing, etc).
• Train Contractor site teams in AM/NS-specific reporting formats & inspection closing requirements.

C. Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

• Identify risks such as honeycombing, leakage, dimensional deviations, faade failures.
• Recommend preventive measures and review effectiveness post-implementation.

D. Handover & Final QA Checks

• Ensure snag‑free finishing by preparing & monitoring punch lists.
• Certify compliance for client handover (material test reports, cube results, O&M manuals, warranties).

Support PMC in achieving zero-defect handover to AM/NS.