Role & responsibilities A Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) civil engineer's role is to ensure that construction projects meet specified standards and quality requirements. This involves inspecting materials, workmanship, and construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and industry standards. They also document findings, analyse performance, and communicate with stakeholders regarding quality issues. Key Responsibilities: Inspections: Conducting regular inspections of materials, workmanship, and construction activities to identify any deviations from project plans and specifications. Testing: Performing tests on materials and structures to ensure they meet quality requirements, such as concrete slump tests, material density tests, and core sampling. Documentation: Maintaining detailed records of inspections, tests, and any non-compliance issues, ensuring compliance with industry standards and contractual obligations. Compliance: Ensuring that all construction activities adhere to project specifications, codes, and industry standards. Reporting: Generating reports on quality performance, including any non-compliance issues and corrective actions taken. Communication: Communicating with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders regarding quality-related issues and solutions. Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving quality issues, recommending corrective actions to prevent future problems. Training: Ensuring that construction workers are aware of and adhere to QA/QC procedures. Process Improvement: Continuously seeking ways to improve quality management practices and processes. Preferred candidate profile Reviewing and verifying construction documents, including plans, specifications, and submittals. Overseeing the implementation of QA/QC plans and procedures. Conducting audits of quality management systems to ensure effectiveness. Collaborating with other professionals, such as engineers, contractors, and clients, to ensure project quality. Developing and implementing inspection procedures to verify compliance. Monitoring the disposition of non-conformance reports and ensuring corrective actions are taken. Providing technical guidance and support to construction teams. In essence, QA/QC civil engineers play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of civil engineering projects, contributing to the safety, durability, and longevity of infrastructure and buildings.
