Project QAQC Head

DATEM Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,339,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Government mandated benefits

Job summary

A construction firm in Quezon City is seeking a Project QA/QC Head responsible for quality assurance and control programs. The successful candidate will manage all inspection activities, maintain project records, and ensure compliance with standards. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience are required. Leadership skills and the ability to mentor are essential. This full-time position offers government-mandated benefits and a challenging work environment.

Qualifications

• Professional license is required.
• Materials Engineer 1 or 2 certified is a plus.
• Four years of experience in QA/QC for both architectural and structural works.

Responsibilities

• Implement the project’s quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Manage resources efficiently and conduct inspections.
• Prepare reports and maintain quality records.
• Prepare material submittals, reports, and other deliverables for review and approval.
• Issue NCRs and provide corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct weekly meetings with subcontractors’ inspectors to address quality control issues.

Skills

Quality control standards

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Professional license

Materials Engineer 1 or 2 certified

Tools

MS Office

Job description

On-site - Quezon City 3-5 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

Government Mandated Benefits

Job Summary

• The Project QA/QC Head is responsible for implementing the project’s quality assurance and quality control programs and ensuring that all operational activities adhere to the project’s specifications and company standards.
• Taking full responsibility for all inspection hold points and closing out of non‑conformance reports and Site Observations, the role keeps and maintains all quality records from the project’s initial phase until project completion.
• The role can be assigned to one or two projects with minimal supervision and can oversee, lead, and train new QA/QC Engineers and Architects.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage and use available resources.
• Regular coordination with client’s team.
• Manage and keep track of all work inspection activities and coordinate with third‑party laboratories for material testing requirements.
• Conduct regular work and material inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards.
• Conduct orientation and quality toolbox talks to project personnel (project staff, subcontractors, and suppliers).
• Conduct regular plant visits to ensure production and final product quality are in accordance with the project’s quality requirements.
• Prepare all material submittals, reports, and other deliverables required for review and approval.
• Coordinate with the Commercial and Procurement Department for any concerns with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with the Planning Department for the submission of inspection and testing schedules.
• Monitor and follow up with the Technical Support Group (TSG) on required shop drawings for approval.
• Review approved shop drawings prior to site implementation.
• Coordinate with TSG for any encountered conflicts in the design for structural and architectural works as per site conditions.
• Review, approve, and maintain all project quality system records.
• Monitor site implementation of any revisions based on the approved site instruction of the consultant and management team.
• As necessary, issue a Non‑Conformance Report (NCR) to all subcontractors with regards to workmanship and quality issues and provide corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct weekly meetings with subcontractors’ inspectors to discuss possible solutions concerning quality control issues and construction schedules.
• Strictly implement the production of quality outputs.
• Accurately assess subcontractors’ quality and on‑time performance.
• Ensure that the project handover is within or ahead of the scheduled date.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager regarding all quality issues tackled during meetings to promptly address these issues.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and monitor compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to QA/QC Engineers and Architects.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports.
• Conduct regular walk‑through inspections with Trade Contractors and Project Management Team to monitor project progress and quality of work.
• Monitor activities and provide necessary coaching and orientation to personnel of other scopes such as structural, architectural, and MEPFS.
• Lead the department in complying with required documentation such as ISO.
• Manage the record keeping of all QA/QC documents, such as Project Quality Plan, inspection requests, and test results.

The Project QA/QC Head has the authority to:

• Stop work when continuing work may adversely affect quality or cover up a defect.
• Prevent the use of equipment or materials that may adversely affect quality.
• Direct the removal or replacement of any non‑conforming work, equipment, or material.
• Suspend work and/or supply of materials as deemed necessary to ensure quality.

Qualification and Skills Requirement

Educational Attainment:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or any related field.
• Professional license is required.
• Materials Engineer 1 or 2 certified is a plus.

Work Experience:

• Four (4) years and above experience in QA/QC for both architectural and structural works, and other specialized phases of the project.
• Experience in infrastructure projects is a plus.
• Proficient in using MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Comprehensive understanding of quality control standards.
• Knowledgeable of material testing requirements and procedures.

Working Location

DATEM Incorporated, Brgy 99 Mindanao Ave Ext, Project 8, Quezon City, 1106 Metro Manila, Philippines