About This Role
This role is for a Civil QA & QC Engineer responsible for ensuring the quality of construction materials and on-site work for various projects. The position involves conducting inspections, managing documentation, and implementing corrective actions to maintain high standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming construction materials (cement, aggregates, steel reinforcement, bricks, admixtures, waterproofing agents) at the site
- Verify material test certificates (MTCs), delivery dockets, and brand/code compliance before usage
- Coordinate field and laboratory tests, including concrete cube compressive strength tests, slump tests, and soil compaction tests (following standards like IS 456)
- Manage material inspection requests (MIRs) with the client or consultant
- Conduct daily on-site and off-site quality inspections based on approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Method Statements
- Check critical construction stages: excavation, sub-grade, foundation levels, reinforcement layout, shuttering/formwork alignment, concreting, brickwork plumb, and plaster thickness
- Monitor concrete placement, vibration, and post-placement curing regimes
- Verify hold points and witness points before advancing to the next phase of construction
- Prepare, maintain, and submit Work Inspection Requests (WIRs) and quality checklists for client/consultant sign-off
- Maintain comprehensive records of test results, calibration logs, material approvals, and as-built documentation
- Draft daily, weekly, and monthly QA/QC progress reports for project leadership
- Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Site Instructions (SIs) when work or materials deviate from specifications
- Investigate the root causes of defects and coordinate remedial or rework actions with the site construction team
- Verify the close-out of open NCRs before permitting further work
- Assist in internal and external Quality Management System (QMS / ISO 9001) audits
- Coordinate quality inspections and site visits with client representatives, consultants, and subcontractors
- Participate in weekly site quality meetings to address bottlenecks and defect trends
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or Diploma in Civil Engineering
- 3 to 8+ years of hands-on civil site or QA/QC experience in residential, commercial, or infrastructure projects (such as high-rises or industrial buildings)
- Proficiency in Indian Standards (IS Codes like IS 456, IS 10262) or relevant international codes (ASTM, BS)
- Deep understanding of concrete mix design, NDT (non-destructive testing), soil mechanics, and rebar detailing