Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Manager / Senior Manager

Location: Pune

Reports To: Project Head / Quality Head

Experience: 4-8 years in Quality Management, specifically in high-rise construction projects

Why This Role? Why Now?

As our portfolio of high-rise residential and commercial towers expands, consistent quality control and early defect detection have become mission-critical. We need a quality leader who can institutionalize best practices across civil, MEP, and finishes to avoid rework, improve first-time-right execution, and strengthen our handover readiness.

What Success Looks Like in 1 Year:

• 100% adherence to Project Quality Plan and ITPs across civil, MEP, and finishing stages
• 95% internal quality audit score across all sites
• Reduction in NCRs by 40% through preventive quality checks and RCA implementation
• Weekly training calendar achieved with 90% contractor participation

Responsibilities:

Quality System Implementation

• Develop and enforce Project Quality Plans, ITPs, Checklists, and Method Statements tailored to high-rise construction
• Drive implementation of QMS with contractors, consultants, and project teams
• Ensure alignment of quality requirements with design, execution, and client expectations

Monitoring, Inspections & Audits

• Conduct daily audits for work activities: concrete, waterproofing, plastering, HVAC, etc.
• Review all QA/QC documentation including test reports, NCRs, and CAPA logs
• Ensure mock-ups are reviewed, documented, and approved by consultants and Quality Head

Coordination & Problem Solving

• Collaborate with engineering, planning, and execution teams to troubleshoot site quality issues
• Manage mix design trials, cube testing, and other field/lab tests
• Liaise with consultants for technical approvals and deviation handling

Meetings, Walks & Reporting

• Lead weekly/fortnightly quality meetings with site teams and vendors
• Conduct joint Quality & Safety Walks with Project/Quality Heads at critical work zones
• Host monthly MIS reviews and share site quality health dashboards with senior management

Training & Development

• Design and deliver technical sessions for site engineers and workers
• Drive awareness of zero-defect culture, checklists, and RCA practices
• Monitor training impact through post-training effectiveness checks

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain robust documentation for inspections, approvals, and tests
• Ensure readiness for internal and statutory audits
• Archive project quality records in compliance with ISO/QMS norms

Must-Have Experience (Non-Negotiable):

• Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory); QA/QC certification preferred
• 58 years in QA/QC roles with 3+ years in high-rise building projects
• Demonstrated experience in QMS, site audits, and multi-disciplinary coordination
• Strong grasp on civil, finishing, MEP, HVAC sequencing and quality checkpoints

Nice-to-Haves:

• Exposure to ISO 9001:2015 implementation in real estate
• Working knowledge of quality tools like RCA, CAPA, and FMEA
• Experience using ERP or quality management software

The Way We Work (Culture Fit):

"First-time right" – Proactive, not reactive. Preventive over corrective.

"Collaborative discipline" – Coordinates across functions but holds ground on quality decisions.

"Details matter" – From a screw alignment to slab level tolerance – nothing escapes scrutiny.

Location & Work Requirements:

• 6 days/week
• Willingness to travel across project sites for audits and reviews

Interview Signals We Look For:

• Shares past quality failures and how they were turned around
• Talks about balancing site pressure vs. quality benchmarks
• Asks about our most frequent NCRs or quality gaps today