Site Quality Lead/ Site Quality Head

Tata Projects Limited; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Projects Limited seeks a QA/QC Lead to direct all quality assurance and control activities at construction sites. You will ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, client requirements, and statutory regulations while implementing PQP and QMS.

You will monitor adherence to ITPs, construction methodologies, and procedures, and establish quality objectives with clear metrics. You will lead a team of QA/QC professionals and interface with clients and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Lead all QA/QC activities at site to meet project specs, standards, client requirements and regulatory rules.
• Implement the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Quality Management System (QMS).
• Monitor adherence to approved construction methodologies, procedures and ITPs.
• Establish quality objectives and measurable quality performance for the project.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain quality documentation and records.
• Manage NCRs, CAPA and root cause analysis for quality issues.
• Coordinate vendor and material quality inspections and audits.
• Conduct internal site quality audits and support client/regulatory audits.
• Lead and mentor QA/QC engineers and inspectors.
• Present quality performance reports and improvement plans.

Skills

QA/QC Leadership

ISO 9001

Quality Assurance

Project Quality Plan

Tools

QMS

Job description

To lead all quality assurance and quality control activities at the project site, ensuring that construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities meet project specifications, quality standards, client requirements, and statutory regulations.

• Implement the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and client-specific quality requirements.
• Monitor adherence to approved construction methodologies, procedures, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Establish quality objectives and quality performance metrics for the project.

Quality Control Documentation

• Review and maintain:
  • Inspection reports
  • Material approval records
  • Test certificates
  • Method statements
  • NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports)
  • Quality dossiers and turnover packages

• Ensure traceability of materials and construction records.

Non-Conformance Management

• Investigate quality issues and non-conformities.
• Raise, track, and close NCRs and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement improvement measures.
• Monitor recurring quality concerns and drive continuous improvement.

Vendor & Material Quality

• Verify incoming materials against approved specifications and drawings.
• Coordinate material inspections with procurement and warehouse teams.
• Assess vendor quality performance and support supplier audits.

Quality Audits

• Conduct internal quality audits and site surveillance.
• Support external audits from clients, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor QA/QC Engineers, Inspectors, and Quality Coordinators.
• Conduct quality awareness and training programs for site teams.
• Promote a quality-focused culture across construction disciplines.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary interface for quality-related matters with clients and consultants.
• Participate in quality review meetings.
• Present quality performance reports and improvement plans.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• NCR closure rate
• First-time inspection pass percentage
• Rework percentage
• Client quality audit scores
• Quality documentation completion rate
• Defect-free handover achievement
• Customer satisfaction score