Assistant QAQC/ Maintenance Manager

HEXACON CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

HEXACON CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD is seeking a QA/QC Manager to lead site quality assurance, defect rectification and maintenance to meet contractual, CONQUAS and company standards. The role emphasizes minimizing rework and post-handover costs while coordinating with clients and authorities.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering qualification with 8+ years in QA/QC on building projects, including 3+ years in a supervisory role and familiarity with CONQUAS/ISO 9001 processes.

Qualifications

• Education as required: Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years progressively responsible QA/QC and maintenance experience on building projects.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role; CONQUAS/Quality Mark exposure preferred.
• Familiarity with CONQUAS / ISO 9001 standards and defect-management processes.
• Experience managing defect rectification programs, maintenance budgets and subcontractor delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead site QA/QC and maintenance operations to minimize rework and post-handover costs.
• Develop, implement and maintain QA/QC systems and Project Quality Plan (PQP) per project specs; drive CONQUAS readiness.
• Oversee defect management, root-cause investigations and corrective actions with warranties and maintenance teams.
• Manage maintenance during DLP and post-handover periods; control costs and ensure workmanship standards.
• Conduct regular QA/QC audits and inspections; review workmanship across structural, architectural and M&E scopes with third-party labs.
• Prepare quality and maintenance reports for senior management and client submissions.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, consultants and authorities on quality issues and pre-inspection activities.
• Lead and develop QAQC and maintenance teams; drive standards, resources, governance and data discipline.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Defect management

Root cause analysis

Inspections

Audits

Subcontractor management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

The QAQC Manager leads site quality assurance, defect-rectification and maintenance operations to deliver project works that meet contractual, CONQUAS and company quality standards while minimizing rework and post-handover cost.

• Develop, implement and maintain project QA/QC systems (inspection & test plans, checklists, audits, NCR process) and the Project Quality Plan (PQP) based on project specifications; drive CONQUAS / Quality Mark readiness across projects
• Lead defect management and root-cause investigations; coordinate corrective & preventive actions, enforce warranties and ensure timely rectification through the maintenance teams
• Oversee maintenance operations during DLP and post-handover periods: prioritize requests, manage subcontractors, control costs and ensure workmanship standards
• Manage regular site quality audits and inspections; review workmanship across structural, architectural and M&E scopes and verify materials/testing with third-party labs and review Method Statements, ITPs and trade checklists prior to submission to Consultants
• Prepare and present quality, CONQUAS and maintenance reports (metrics, trend analyses, NCR logs, cost & response KPIs) for senior management and client submissions
• Liaise with project teams, clients, consultants and authorities (e.g., BCA) on quality issues, assessments and pre-inspection coordination; represent the Company on quality matters
• Design and deliver targeted training and capability programs for site teams and subcontractors; embed lessons-learned and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce repeat defects
• Lead and develop the QAQC & maintenance team; set standards, allocate resources, implement quality governance and drive data discipline across records and handovers

Job Requirements:

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or construction-related field
• Experience: Minimum 8 years’ progressive QA/QC and maintenance experience on building projects, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role; exposure to CONQUAS/Quality Mark processes preferred
• CONQUAS / ISO 9001 familiarity and demonstrable defect-management experience
• Knowledge of CONQUAS / Quality Mark criteria, inspection & test planning and NCR management
• Experience managing defect rectification programs, maintenance budgets and subcontractor delivery