QA/QC Manager

Job Responsibilities • Lead and manage the overall Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) activities for a large-scale hospital construction project. • Establish, implement and maintain the project Quality Management System in accordance with contract requirements, approved specifications and applicable Singapore standards. • Develop and monitor project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements and quality procedures. • Ensure construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and quality requirements. • Coordinate inspection and testing activities with consultants, client representatives, subcontractors and relevant authorities. • Review and approve inspection requests, material submissions, test reports and quality-related documentation. • Monitor the quality performance of subcontractors and suppliers and ensure compliance with project requirements. • Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits to identify non-conformities, workmanship issues and potential quality risks. • Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and preventive actions, ensuring timely closure. • Monitor material quality, testing and certification to ensure that approved materials are used on site. • Coordinate concrete, structural, architectural, M&E and other relevant inspection and testing activities. • Review laboratory test results, inspection records and quality documentation for compliance with project specifications. • Coordinate with the design and construction teams to resolve technical and quality-related issues. • Liaise with consultants, clients and subcontractors on quality matters and attend quality coordination meetings. • Conduct quality toolbox meetings, briefings and training for site personnel and subcontractors. • Monitor quality trends, identify recurring defects and implement improvement measures. • Ensure proper maintenance and control of QA/QC records, inspection reports, test certificates, material approvals and other quality documentation. • Prepare and submit periodic quality reports, quality statistics and performance reports to project management. • Conduct internal quality audits and support external audits by clients, consultants and relevant certification bodies. • Monitor compliance with applicable Singapore Standards, Building Control requirements and other relevant statutory and project requirements. • Support project completion, testing, commissioning, defects rectification and handover activities. • Lead the preparation and compilation of quality documentation required for project handover and final records. • Provide guidance and technical support to QA/QC engineers, inspectors and site personnel. Job Requirements • Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management or a related discipline. • Minimum 8 years of relevant QA/QC experience in the construction industry. • Proven experience managing QA/QC activities for large-scale building projects. • Experience in hospital, healthcare, institutional or other complex building projects will be an advantage. • Strong knowledge of construction quality management systems, inspection procedures and testing requirements. • Good knowledge of Singapore Standards, relevant codes of practice and construction quality requirements. • Experience in preparing and implementing Quality Plans, ITPs, Method Statements and inspection procedures. • Strong experience in managing NCRs, corrective actions, quality audits and defect rectification. • Familiarity with concrete, structural, architectural and M&E quality inspection and testing requirements. • Experience working with main contractors, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. • Good knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System will be an advantage. • Relevant quality certifications such as CONQUAS/CORENET-related knowledge, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent will be an advantage. • Strong leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. • Able to work independently and manage quality matters under tight project deadlines.