QAQC Manager

China Construction Yangtze River (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

China Construction Yangtze River (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a seasoned Civil QA/QC Manager to oversee end-to-end quality assurance and quality control for ongoing civil construction projects.

You will lead the on-site QA/QC team, establish and enforce project quality standards, ensure full compliance with project specifications, international codes, and company quality management systems, and deliver defect‑free construction outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on QA/QC experience in civil construction with at least 3 years in a QA/QC manager role
• Proficient in international construction codes, quality procedures, and QA/QC documentation workflows

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QA/QC plans, checklists, procedures and work instructions aligned with ISO 9001 and project specs
• Lead on-site QA/QC team, allocate inspection tasks, supervise field work and train staff
• Oversee full-cycle civil QC for foundations, concrete, steel, roadworks, drainage and finishing works; perform inspections and witness tests
• Monitor subcontractor quality, conduct audits, track nonconformities, drive CAPA actions
• Prepare and submit QA/QC reports, test reports, material approvals and NCRs for client/consultant review
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, PM teams and third-party labs to resolve quality queries and ensure handover readiness
• Control incoming materials quality, verify certificates, ensure compliance with project specs
• Support audits and continuously optimise on-site quality systems and processes

Skills

QA/QC Leadership

On-site QA/QC

ISO 9001

Quality Documentation

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

MS Office

Quality Management Systems

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Civil QA/QC Manager to oversee end-to-end quality assurance and quality control for our ongoing civil construction projects. You will lead the on-site QA/QC team, establish and enforce project quality standards, ensure full compliance with project specifications, international codes, and company quality management systems, and deliver defect‑free construction outputs. This is a core leadership role that bridges technical execution, subcontractor management, and client quality acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and implement project QA/QC plans, inspection checklists, quality procedures, and work instructions in line with ISO 9001, project specs, and industry standards.
• Lead and manage the on-site QA/QC team, allocate daily inspection tasks, supervise inspectors’ field work, and conduct regular team training to standardize quality execution.
• Oversee full‑cycle civil construction quality control, including foundation works, concrete works, steel structure, backfilling, roadworks, drainage, and finishing works; conduct random and systematic on‑site inspections, testing witnessing, and progress quality verification.
• Monitor construction quality of subcontractors, conduct regular quality audits, track non-conformities, organise root cause analysis, and drive corrective & preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring quality issues.
• Prepare, review, and submit all QA/QC documentation, including inspection reports, test reports, material approval documents, non‑conformance reports, and daily/weekly/monthly quality progress reports for client and consultant review.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, project management teams, and third‑party testing institutions to resolve on‑site quality queries and ensure smooth quality acceptance and handover.
• Control material quality incoming inspection, verify material certificates, and ensure all construction materials comply with project design and specification requirements.
• Support internal and external quality audits, summarise project quality performance, and continuously optimise on‑site quality management systems and processes.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands‑on QA/QC experience in civil construction projects, with minimum 3 years of QA/QC manager experience.
• Professional Knowledge: Proficient in international construction codes & standards, civil construction workmanship requirements, material testing procedures, and full set of QA/QC document management workflows.
• Certifications: Possession of ISO 9001 internal auditor certificate or other relevant construction quality certificates is highly preferred.
• Core Competencies: Strong on‑site problem‑solving ability, familiar with subcontractor quality management, capable of independently handling client quality inspections and audits.
• Language & Skill: Good English listening, speaking and writing skills (for overseas project communication); proficient in MS Office, quality report preparation and data sorting.
• Personal Traits: Strict, responsible, detail‑oriented, with strong team management, communication and cross‑department coordination capabilities.