Job Description
Introduction
The purpose of QA/QC Manager role is to lead and manage the QA/QC Department across EPC phases of the project overseeing multidisciplinary QA/QC teams and report directly to the Project Manager.
Responsibilities :
• Ensuring the proper implementation of the agreed policy, and the achievement of the required quality objectives.
• Monitor the Quality assurance and quality control at site, including review and sign-off of the method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs).
• Report deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities to the Project Manager.
• Witnessing testing (incl. calibration of equipment) and monitoring through periodic and planned randomized spot checks.
• Develop and execute the Project Quality Audit Plan (internal teams, EPC Contractor, Subcontractors and vendors); maintain the Audit Report Register; monitor timely closure of all findings.
• Supervising the corrective & preventive action program.
• Conducting quality management reviews.
• Performing contractor quality evaluations in conjunction with Project and Subcontractor Management.
• Allocate QC inspectors, oversee ITP (hold/witness/review) points.
• Keep a register of non-conformance reports (NCRs) and follow up until closure.
• Review and approve inspection reports, manage NCRs, deviations, concessions, and corrective actions.
• Set quality requirements in material requisitions, bid evaluations, and purchase orders.
• Review of Subcontractors’ documentation, coordinate subcontractors’ facility inspections, manage fabrication defect resolution.
• Acting as the focal point for quality related matters with the client quality representative. Reporting to the Project Manager and Construction Manager on quality related matters (status on audits, inspections, and other project activities).
• Add input related to Quality to the monthly progress reports, and capture the lessons learned.
• Attend project and quality project meetings and present information about Project Quality activities.
SKILLS
/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Excellent customer focus and able to
consistently meet ENCOTEC and its customers’ needs.
- Effectively manages change to work tasks
and the work environment and assists others with adapting to change.
- Able to identify issues, problems and
opportunities; make timely decisions; develop appropriate solutions; and
ask for assistance if required.
- Excellent English verbal and written
communication skills.
- Demonstrates initiative and a willingness
to learn and continuously improve on performance.
- Decision-oriented with structured analytical and problem-solving approach; capable of managing competing priorities across multiple project phases simultaneously.
Requirements :
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project quality management role – Mandatory
• Minimum 5 years in a QA/QC leadership role (QA/QC Manager, QA/QC Lead, or equivalent) with direct team management accountability – Mandatory
• Professional Certification in Quality - Mandatory
• Familiar with the principles and practice of Quality Management systems – Mandatory
• A recognized degree (Technical Degree) from an accredited university – Mandatory
• Excellent Azerbaijani and English knowledge.
• Civil background – Preferred.