Deputy Manager – Quality (QA/QC)

Deputy Manager – Quality (QA/QC)
Location: Project Site Department: Projects – Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) Reporting To: Construction Manager / Head – Projects Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering Experience: 07–09 Years
Position Overview
The Deputy Manager – Quality shall be responsible for establishing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining quality assurance and quality control systems for all project activities. The role will ensure that all civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and commissioning works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, contract requirements, applicable standards, and statutory regulations.
The incumbent shall closely coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants, vendors, project execution teams, and commissioning teams to ensure defect-free execution, timely closure of observations, and successful project completion. The role requires proactive identification of quality risks, implementation of preventive measures, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve the highest standards of project quality and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Quality Planning & Implementation
• Develop and implement Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), Method Statements, and Quality Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, contractual requirements, and applicable standards.
• Establish quality control processes for civil, structural, electrical, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor quality performance and recommend improvements where required.
• Conduct periodic quality reviews and audits to ensure compliance with established procedures.
2. Civil & Structural Quality Control
• Monitor quality of land development, grading, roads, drainage systems, foundations, RCC works, buildings, and structural installations.
• Verify concrete quality, reinforcement placement, formwork, compaction, and structural dimensions.
• Review and approve material test reports, cube test results, soil test reports, and laboratory reports.
• Ensure compliance with approved construction methodologies and specifications.
• Witness inspections and testing activities conducted by contractors and laboratories.
3. Electrical & Mechanical Quality Control
• Monitor installation quality of MMS structures, modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear, HT/LT cabling, earthing, SCADA, and communication systems.
• Verify compliance with approved engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturer
recommendations.
• Conduct inspections during equipment erection, cable laying, termination, testing, and
commissioning activities.
• Ensure all inspection records and quality documentation are maintained properly.
4. Material Quality Management
• Inspect incoming materials and equipment at site.
• Verify manufacturer test certificates, inspection reports, warranties, and compliance documents.
• Ensure only approved materials are utilized for project execution.
• Coordinate with procurement and stores teams regarding material quality issues.
• Monitor storage conditions to prevent damage or deterioration of materials.
5. Non-Conformance Management
• Identify quality deviations and raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Coordinate with contractors and project teams for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor closure of NCRs, observations, and punch points within stipulated timelines.
• Conduct root cause analysis for recurring quality issues.
6. Quality Audits & Documentation
• Conduct internal quality audits and contractor quality audits.
• Maintain comprehensive quality records, inspection reports, checklists, and test certificates.
• Prepare quality dashboards, weekly reports, and management review reports.
• Ensure proper maintenance of project quality documentation for future audits and handover.
7. Coordination with EPC Partners & Stakeholders
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants, testing agencies, and project teams for quality
compliance.
• Participate in technical discussions, inspections, and quality review meetings.
• Support statutory inspections and customer quality audits.
• Facilitate timely resolution of quality-related concerns raised by stakeholders.
8. Testing, Commissioning & Project Handover
• Ensure all quality requirements are fulfilled prior to commissioning activities.
• Witness pre-commissioning and commissioning tests.
• Verify completion of punch points and quality observations before handover.
• Review as-built documentation, test reports, and final quality dossiers.
• Support successful project handover to O&M teams.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC systems, quality management practices, and inspection methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of civil, structural, electrical, and solar project quality requirements.
• Knowledge of IS Codes, IEC Standards, CEA Regulations, and industry best practices.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, BOQs, material submittals, and test reports.
• Experience in quality audits, NCR management, CAPA implementation, and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, quality management systems, and project documentation tools.
• Experience in utility-scale solar, transmission, infrastructure, industrial, or EPC projects preferred.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Compliance with Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP).
• Number and severity of quality deviations and NCRs.
• Timely closure of NCRs, observations, and punch points.
• Reduction in rework and quality-related project delays.
• Compliance with approved specifications, drawings, and standards.
• Accuracy and completeness of quality documentation.
• Successful completion of inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Quality performance of contractors and vendors.