QA/QC Engineer

JOB SCOPE: QA/QC ENGINEER

Position: QA/QC Engineer
Department: Project
Reporting To: Project Manager

1. Job Purpose

Responsible for implementing and monitoring the project's Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) activities to ensure that all construction works, materials, workmanship, inspections and testing comply with approved drawings, project specifications, contractual requirements, applicable Singapore standards and regulatory requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Quality Assurance (QA)

1. Prepare, implement and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP), method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality procedures.
2. Review approved drawings, specifications and technical submissions to identify quality requirements and potential discrepancies.
3. Ensure that construction activities comply with the company's Quality Management System and applicable ISO 9001 requirements.
4. Coordinate quality audits, inspections, quality meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
5. Conduct quality briefings and communicate workmanship standards to project teams and subcontractors.

B. Quality Control (QC) and Site Inspections

1. Conduct regular site inspections to verify construction quality and workmanship against approved drawings, specifications and acceptance criteria.
2. Coordinate inspections with project engineers, site supervisors, subcontractors, consultants and relevant inspection personnel.
3. Inspect Civil & Structural, Architectural and M&E works, including reinforcement, formwork, concrete, waterproofing, tiling, finishes and building services, as applicable.
4. Ensure that required inspections are completed before concrete pouring, concealment of services, waterproofing protection and other critical construction stages.
5. Identify defects, non-conforming works and workmanship issues, and ensure timely rectification and re-inspection.
6. Monitor compliance with applicable BCA CONQUAS, Quality Mark and project-specific workmanship requirements.

C. Material Approval and Testing

1. Review and coordinate material submissions, product specifications, certificates, samples and technical data sheets.
2. Verify that materials delivered to site comply with approved submissions and project specifications.
3. Coordinate material inspections, laboratory testing and site testing, including concrete tests, waterproofing tests and other specified tests.
4. Monitor test results, identify failures and coordinate corrective actions, investigations and re-testing.
5. Maintain material approval registers, inspection records and test reports.

D. Non-Conformance and Defect Management

1. Identify, record and issue or coordinate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for defective or non-compliant works.
2. Coordinate root-cause analysis, corrective actions and preventive measures with responsible project teams and subcontractors.
3. Maintain NCR and defect registers, monitor outstanding items and verify rectification before closure.
4. Escalate major, recurring or unresolved quality issues to the Project Manager.
5. Monitor subcontractor quality performance and ensure compliance with approved construction methods and quality requirements.

E. Documentation and Reporting

1. Maintain accurate and traceable quality records, including inspection requests, checklists, test reports, material approvals, NCRs and audit reports.
2. Prepare regular QA/QC reports covering inspection status, test results, defects, NCRs and outstanding quality issues.
3. Ensure that the latest approved drawings, specifications and quality documents are available to relevant site personnel.
4. Coordinate with project teams and document controllers to ensure proper filing and retrieval of quality records.

F. Project Handover and Close-Out

1. Conduct pre-handover inspections and coordinate the rectification of outstanding defects.
2. Ensure that required inspections, tests and commissioning records are completed and properly documented.
3. Coordinate the compilation of as-built drawings, warranties, certificates, operation and maintenance manuals and quality dossiers with the responsible teams.
4. Support applicable CONQUAS assessments, TOP/CSC-related activities and final handover requirements, as assigned.
5. Assist in resolving defects during the Defects Liability Period (DLP), where required.

3. Authority and Accountability

• Identify and report non-conforming works and materials.
• Request corrective actions, re-inspections and re-testing in accordance with approved project procedures.
• Escalate critical quality issues and recommend withholding affected works from further progression until required inspections or approvals are obtained.
• Ensure that quality records are accurate, complete and properly maintained.
• Support the delivery of construction works that meet contractual quality requirements and are ready for inspection and handover.

All work stoppages, hold-point releases, technical concessions and acceptance of deviations shall follow the company's delegated authority, contractual requirements and applicable statutory responsibilities.

4. Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in construction QA/QC, site inspections, material approval, testing and defect management.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs and applicable Singapore construction requirements.
• Familiarity with BCA CONQUAS, ISO 9001 and quality documentation procedures is an advantage.
• Good communication, coordination, problem-solving and reporting skills.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance may be assessed based on:

1. First-pass inspection acceptance rate.
2. Timely closure of NCRs and construction defects.
3. Compliance with material approval and testing requirements.
4. Accuracy and completeness of quality documentation.
5. Reduction in recurring defects and quality-related rework.
6. Subcontractor quality performance.
7. Readiness for project quality assessments and handover.

Overall Objective: To ensure that all construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contractual obligations and applicable Singapore requirements, while preventing defects, reducing rework and achieving the required project quality standards.