QA/QC Manager / Engineer – Data Center Construction

Title: QA/QC Engineer / QA/QC Manager

Project: Data Center Project

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Experience:

• 8-12 years of QA/QC experience in data center project and construction projects.
• Proven experience in Data Center, Industrial, Warehouse, Commercial Building, or Large Infrastructure Projects.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Candidates from Tamil Nadu will be preferred.
• Must have relevant Data Center project experience.
• Should be currently working in or around Noida/NCR and available for site-based project execution.
• Strong experience in both Structural Steel/PEB and RCC/Concrete quality control is mandatory.
• Strong experience in both Structural Steel/PEB and RCC/Concrete quality control is mandatory.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer / QA/QC Manager to lead and manage all quality assurance and quality control activities for a large-scale Data Center Project in Noida involving PEB structures, structural steel works, composite steel-concrete structures, RCC/concrete works, foundations, and associated civil works.

The candidate will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the project QA/QC system to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), applicable standards, and client/consultant requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Assurance:

• Prepare and implement Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, checklists, and method statements.
• Review AFC drawings, specifications, BOQ, material specifications, and project quality requirements.
• Establish inspection procedures for PEB, structural steel, composite structures, RCC, and civil works.
• Coordinate with client, consultant, contractors, subcontractors, design teams, and third-party inspection agencies.
• Ensure all materials and construction activities comply with approved specifications and applicable standards.
• Maintain complete QA/QC documentation, inspection records, test reports, MIRs, WIRs, NCRs, and quality dossiers.

2. PEB & Structural Steel Quality Control:

• Inspect incoming PEB and structural steel materials including plates, sections, bolts, welding consumables, and accessories.
• Verify Mill Test Certificates (MTCs), material grades, heat numbers, and traceability records.
• Monitor fabrication quality including:
• Cutting and profiling
• Plate preparation
• Welding
• Dimensional control
• Camber and alignment
• Surface preparation
• Painting and coating
• Review and monitor WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
• Coordinate and review NDT activities such as UT, MPI, and DPT.
• Inspect high-strength bolted connections, torqueing, and installation records.
• Monitor erection activities including alignment, plumbness, levels, bracing, stability, and connection details.
• Verify member identification and traceability from fabrication through erection.
• Inspect roofing, cladding, flashings, gutters, and associated PEB accessories.

3. Composite Structure Quality Control:

• Inspect composite beams, deck sheets, shear connectors/studs, and associated structural steel components.
• Verify deck profile, thickness, fixing arrangements, and end laps.
• Inspect shear stud welding quality, spacing, positioning, and testing.
• Verify reinforcement placement over metal decking.
• Check temporary supports and shoring before concrete placement.
• Monitor concrete pouring, slab thickness, levels, curing, and finishing.
• Verify openings, embedded items, sleeves, and MEP coordination prior to concrete placement.

4. RCC / Concrete Quality Control:

• Inspect reinforcement for:
• Grade and diameter
• Bar bending schedules
• Spacing and positioning
• Lap lengths
• Development lengths
• Anchorage
• Concrete cover
• Chairs and spacers
• Inspect formwork for dimensions, stability, line, level, plumbness, and cleanliness.
• Conduct pre-pour inspections and obtain necessary approvals.
• Monitor concrete batching, transportation, placing, vibration, finishing, and curing.
• Verify concrete grade, slump, temperature, and cube sampling requirements.
• Coordinate laboratory testing and compressive strength evaluations.
• Inspect foundations, pedestals, columns, beams, slabs, and other RCC elements.
• Verify construction joints, expansion joints, water stops, and embedded items.
• Monitor repairs of honeycombing, cracks, and other defects as per approved procedures.

5. Material Inspection & Testing:

• Prepare and submit Material Inspection Requests (MIRs).
• Verify all materials against approved material submittals.
• Maintain material traceability from receipt through installation.
• Control and segregate non-conforming materials.
• Coordinate third-party laboratory testing and inspections.

6. Inspection & Documentation Control:

Maintain and control records for:

• MIR – Material Inspection Requests
• WIR – Work Inspection Requests
• RFI – Requests for Inspection / Information
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Method Statements
• Concrete Pour Cards
• Slump Test Reports
• Cube Test Reports
• Rebar Inspection Reports
• Welding Inspection Reports
• NDT Reports
• Bolt Torque Reports
• Coating / DFT Reports
• Survey & Alignment Reports
• PEB Erection Inspection Records
• NCR/CAR Records
• Final Quality Dossiers

7. NCR Management & Corrective Actions:

• Identify quality deviations and issue NCRs.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring issues.
• Develop and monitor Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans.
• Ensure timely NCR closure with supporting documentation.
• Maintain quality observation registers and punch-point records.
• Conduct periodic audits of subcontractors and vendors.

8. Site Coordination & Reporting:

• Attend daily and weekly quality meetings with client, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, planning, procurement, and subcontractor teams.
• Ensure inspections are completed prior to commencement of subsequent activities.
• Monitor subcontractor QA/QC performance.
• Conduct quality awareness programs and toolbox talks.
• Ensure latest approved drawings and revisions are available at site.
• Support preparation of as-built drawings and final handover documentation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly QA/QC reports.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
• 8-12 years of QA/QC experience in construction projects.
• Mandatory experience in Data Center Projects.
• Strong expertise in PEB/Structural Steel and RCC/Concrete Works.
• Experience in welding inspection, NDT coordination, material traceability, and quality documentation.
• Exposure to industrial, warehouse, commercial, or large infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Experience handling client and consultant inspections.
• Exposure to third-party inspections and testing agencies.
• Candidates currently working in Noida/NCR will be preferred.
• Candidates from Tamil Nadu are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Certifications:

• ISO 9001
• CSWIP / AWS
• Welding Inspector Certification
• NDT Level II