VP- QAQC

Role Overview

The Vice President QA/QC & Safety shall be responsible for establishing, implementing, and governing enterprise-wide quality and safety systems across all real estate projects. The role ensures regulatory compliance, construction excellence, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across design, execution, and handover stages.

This position will act as the custodian of construction quality, statutory safety compliance, and risk governance, aligning execution standards with organizational brand, cost, time, and customer satisfaction objectives.

Key Responsibilities

A. Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)

Define and institutionalize company-wide QA/QC policies, SOPs, checklists, and quality benchmarks aligned with NBC, IS codes, local bylaws, and best industry practices.

Establish stage-wise quality control frameworks from design review, material approvals, construction, finishing, testing & commissioning to final handover.

Lead design quality audits in coordination with architects, consultants, and project teams to eliminate constructability and compliance risks.

Ensure material approvals, mock-ups, method statements, ITPs, and inspection protocols are strictly followed across all sites.

Implement root cause analysis (RCA) for quality deviations, defects, and non-conformances and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Oversee third-party testing agencies, NABL labs, and external quality auditors.

Define and monitor quality KPIs, defect density, rework costs, and handover quality indices.

Lead quality aspects during OC / CC inspections, authority audits, and customer handover.

B. Safety, Health & Environment (EHS)

Establish and enforce enterprise-level EHS policy, aligned with statutory requirements and global best practices.

Ensure full compliance with Factory Act, Building & Other Construction Workers Act (BOCW), local labor laws, fire safety, and environmental regulations.

Implement project-specific safety plans, risk assessments (HIRA), method-statement-based safety controls, and emergency response systems.

Drive zero-accident culture, safety leadership programs, and behavior-based safety initiatives across all project sites.

Review and monitor accident investigations, near-miss reporting, corrective actions, and safety performance metrics.

Ensure statutory approvals, safety audits, fire NOCs, and compliance documentation are in place before project milestones and handovers.

Conduct regular safety audits, toolbox talks, safety training, and competency assessments for employees, contractors, and vendors.

Implement ISO certification, ensure all departments adhere to the standards.

C. Governance, Risk & Compliance

Act as the final authority on quality and safety escalations impacting cost, time, or brand reputation.

Develop a risk-based audit framework for quality and safety across all projects.

Support insurance, legal, and claims management related to quality failures or safety incidents.

Interface with government authorities, auditors, consultants, and certification bodies.

D. Leadership & Capability Building

Lead and mentor central and site-based QA/QC and Safety teams across multiple geographies.

Define organization structure, manpower planning, and competency frameworks for QA/QC and EHS functions.

Drive training, certification, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance construction quality and safety culture.

Work closely with Projects, Design, Procurement, Planning, CRM, and Facility Management teams.

Key Deliverables

Consistent quality standards across all projects

Reduction in defects, rework costs, and customer complaints

Improved safety performance and statutory compliance

Smooth OC/CC approvals and authority inspections

Strong brand reputation for construction quality and