Quality Control / Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Manager at Tokiye Integrated Medical Services

Job Summary

• The QA/QC Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing quality assurance and quality control systems for large-scale construction or EPC projects.
• The role ensures that all structural works and construction activities meet contract specifications, international and local standards, design requirements, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities
Quality Management Leadership:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project QA/QC plan and procedures in line with corporate and client requirements.
• Lead the QA/QC function across all construction disciplines, with a focus on structural engineering works.
• Ensure that all works comply with design specifications, engineering standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.

Structural Engineering Oversight:

• Review and verify structural design documents, drawings, and calculations for compliance with project specifications.
• Monitor structural works execution, ensuring adherence to approved construction methods and materials.
• Conduct design-to-construction reviews and resolve technical non-conformances in collaboration with design teams.

Inspection, Testing, and Verification:

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate inspection and testing activities, including material testing, welding, concrete, and structural steel.
• Ensure the correct use of approved materials, workmanship, and testing standards.
• Approve and issue hold points, inspection reports, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate QA/QC records, including inspection logs, certificates, test reports, and As-Built verification records.
• Prepare and submit quality performance reports, dashboards, and technical reports in professional English.
• Ensure traceability of all QA/QC documentation for client and regulatory audits.

Team Management and Mentoring:

• Lead and mentor QA/QC engineers, inspectors, and support staff.
• Assign responsibilities, monitor performance, and ensure professional development within the team.
• Foster a culture of quality, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Compliance and Audits:

• Ensure compliance with statutory, client, and project-specific quality and structural codes.
• Plan and lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely closure of findings.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities on QA/QC matters.

Risk Management:

• Identify quality and structural risks, implement mitigation plans, and monitor corrective actions.
• Support construction and design teams in resolving technical challenges and non-conformances proactively.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 20 years’ experience in QA/QC management for construction or EPC projects.
• Proven expertise in structural works, inspection, and testing procedures.
• Professional registration (e.g., COREN, P.Eng, or equivalent) highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian construction codes, international standards (ISO, ASTM, ACI, BS, or equivalent), and client specifications.

Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional knowledge of structural engineering principles and construction practices.
• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent technical analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High proficiency in professional and technical English for documentation and reporting.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills across multi-disciplinary teams.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily site-based, with frequent inspections of structural works, materials, and construction processes.
• Extended working hours may be required to meet project timelines.