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Assistant Project Lead

JLL

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Chennai, TN
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Job Overview:

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A Quality Engineer in civil engineering ensures construction projects meet specified standards, codes, and quality requirements throughout all project phases.

Core Responsibilities

Quality Control and Assurance The Quality Engineer develops and implements quality management plans aligned with project specifications and industry standards. They establish inspection and testing protocols for materials, workmanship, and finished products, ensuring all work complies with design drawings, specifications, and building codes. Regular site inspections verify construction quality and adherence to approved methods.

Testing and Documentation They coordinate material testing (concrete, soil, asphalt, steel) with laboratories and review test results for compliance. Comprehensive documentation includes inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), material certifications, and quality records. They maintain detailed quality logs and photographic evidence of work progress and completed installations.

Standards Compliance Ensuring adherence to relevant standards is critical—ISO 9001, local building codes, ASTM standards, and client-specific requirements. The Quality Engineer stays current with regulatory changes and updates quality procedures accordingly.

Problem Resolution When defects or non-conformances arise, they investigate root causes, develop corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA), and verify implementation effectiveness. They work with contractors to resolve quality issues before they impact project timelines or budgets.

Coordination and Communication Quality Engineers interface with project managers, site engineers, contractors, and consultants to communicate quality requirements and issues. They conduct quality audits, lead toolbox talks on quality expectations, and participate in progress meetings to report quality status.

Pre-construction Activities Before construction begins, they review design documents for constructability and quality requirements, approve material submittals and method statements, and conduct pre-qualification assessments of subcontractors and suppliers.

Key Skills Required

Technical proficiency in construction methods, materials science, and quality management systems is essential. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities enable effective issue identification and resolution. Communication skills facilitate collaboration across diverse project stakeholders.

The role demands someone who can balance enforcement of standards with practical construction realities, protecting project quality while supporting efficient project delivery.


Location:

On-site –Chennai, TN

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

48

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