QAQC Manager – Mission Critical Infrastructure

QA/QC Manager

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Develop and implement the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP).
• Establish project quality policies, procedures, and inspection frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements and client standards.
• Define and monitor project quality objectives and KPIs.
• Promote continuous improvement across all project quality processes.

Design Quality Assurance

• Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, technical submissions, and design deliverables.
• Verify design compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards.
• Coordinate with technical management teams, consultants, and design stakeholders.
• Identify design inconsistencies, quality risks, and constructability concerns.
• Support resolution of technical and quality-related design issues.

Construction Quality Control

• Oversee site quality inspections across Civil, Structural, Architectural (CSA), MEP, and ELV disciplines.
• Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved method statements and specifications.
• Monitor compliance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Verify workmanship standards throughout project execution.
• Ensure implementation of quality controls for critical systems and installations.

Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)

• Develop, review, and approve ITPs for all project activities.
• Ensure inspection hold points and witness points are properly managed.
• Coordinate inspections with consultants, client representatives, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor inspection records and closure of quality observations.

Material & Equipment Quality Management

• Review and approve material submittals, technical data sheets, and product certifications.
• Ensure materials and equipment comply with approved specifications and project requirements.
• Oversee incoming material inspections and quality verification processes.
• Monitor supplier compliance and certification requirements.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Action Management

• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Track closure of NCRs and monitor effectiveness of corrective measures.
• Drive continuous improvement and preventive action initiatives.

Testing & Commissioning Quality Control

• Oversee quality requirements for FAT, SAT, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Validate testing procedures, documentation, and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure systems achieve required performance standards and design intent.
• Support commissioning teams, consultants, and client representatives during testing and validation phases.

Documentation & Quality Records

• Maintain comprehensive quality documentation, inspection reports, and audit records.
• Ensure proper management of quality registers and tracking systems.
• Verify completeness and accuracy of as-built drawings and O&M manuals.
• Ensure readiness for project handover and client acceptance requirements.

Vendor & Subcontractor Quality Management

• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor quality management systems.
• Conduct supplier audits, factory inspections, and quality assessments.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with project quality requirements.
• Support quality improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Audits & Compliance

• Plan and conduct internal and external quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and international standards.
• Monitor readiness for client inspections, regulatory reviews, and Tier certification audits.
• Support successful completion of quality assurance reviews throughout project delivery.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Project Management, Engineering, HSE, Construction, and Commissioning teams.
• Ensure quality objectives are embedded throughout all project phases.
• Participate in project review meetings and quality governance forums.
• Provide leadership and guidance on quality-related matters across the project.

Qualifications & Experience

• **Years of Experience:**
• Minimum 12–18 years of QA/QC experience within construction, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience within hyperscale data center or mission-critical environments.
• **Education:**
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing QA/QC activities across design, construction, commissioning, and project handover phases.
• Strong background in CSA and MEP quality management.
• Experience supporting large-scale data center projects exceeding 20MW IT load is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing quality teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor Certification

• PMP Certification (preferred)

• Additional quality or mission-critical infrastructure certifications are advantageous

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

• Audit Management
• Stakeholder Management

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of QA/QC systems, inspection processes, and testing procedures.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and TIA-942 standards.
• Understanding of Uptime Institute Tier III and Tier IV requirements.
• Knowledge of Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS).
• Experience with critical electrical systems, UPS, MV/LV distribution, generators, cooling systems, BMS, DCIM, and fire protection systems.
• Strong understanding of FAT, SAT, IST, and integrated commissioning processes.