Head - Quality Assurance / Quality Control

GAMUDA; Selangor; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Malaysia seeks a quality assurance manager to establish the Quality Management System (QMS) for projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and over 10 years of experience in QA/QC roles within construction or infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include advising project directors, monitoring QAQC managers, and conducting training sessions. A strong understanding of project interfaces and digital tools is essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of QA/QC experience in construction, infrastructure, MEP, or data centre projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish the QMS for the project.
• Advise the project director on quality policies and objectives.
• Monitor quality control implementation by QAQC managers.
• Review effectiveness of quality control check systems.
• Review corrective actions for non-conformities.
• Recommend construction work methodology improvements.
• Perform trend analysis on quality non-conformities.
• Conduct trainings on quality issues.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Strong planning and coordination skills

Ability to manage multiple inspections

Strong understanding of work interfaces

Proficiency in digital tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management

Professional certification preferred of ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor

CIDB, BEM, IEM registrations

Tools

EDMS platforms (e.g., ACC)

Spreadsheets

Reporting tools

Job description

Job description:

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the QMS for the project.
• Advise the project director on the quality policy and objective establishment.
• To monitor and verify the implementation of the quality control check system by respective QAQC managers.
• To review the effectiveness of the quality control check system and take action to improve the system.
• To review and monitor the effectiveness of the corrective actions taken in preventing recurrences of non-conformities.
• To review and recommend improvements to the construction work methodology when required to ensure quality requirements are met.
• To carry out trend analysis on the overall quality non-conformities and propose the required corrective and prevention actions.
• Plan and carry out trainings on identified work quality issues to all effected parties.
• Perform such individual assignments as the management may direct from time to time.
• To provide quality statistics and other required information to the head of QSHE in the head office.
• To act as representative between the Head of QSHE in the Head Office and the project team on work quality matters.
• To oversee the implementation of the documents and record control.
• To oversee the project completion documentation requirements for handling over to client including the archiving process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• Professional certification preferred of ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor/ Internal Auditor.
• CIDB, BEM, IEM registrations (added advantage)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced project environments.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills in identifying defects, root causes, and preventive actions.
• Strong planning and coordination skills for inspections and project sequencing.
• Able to manage multiple inspections simultaneously with limited manpower.
• Strong understanding of work interfaces (civil–MEP–architectural) and sequencing.
• Proficiency in digital tools: EDMS platforms (eg ACC), spreadsheets, and reporting

Expected Minimum Years of Experience

• Minimum 10 years of QA/QC experience in construction, infrastructure, MEP, or data centre projects