Quality Control & Assurance

Quality Control Engineer / Quality Assurance Engineer

Ensure all road construction activities comply with approved specifications, contract requirements, and applicable standards. Monitor material quality, supervise lab & field testing, and maintain documentation for earthworks, asphalt, concrete, and drainage works.

📍 Project Site Locations

💰 3–10+ Years experience

🎓 B.E Civil / Diploma + QA/QC Certifications

Job Summary

The Quality Control (QC) Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all road construction activities comply with approved specifications, contract requirements, drawings, and applicable standards. The role involves monitoring material quality, supervising laboratory and field testing, inspecting construction activities, maintaining documentation, and ensuring that road works such as earthworks, subgrade, sub-base, base course, asphalt, concrete, and drainage are executed to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Planning & Implementation

Prepare and implement the Project Quality Plan (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), and Method Statements.
Establish quality control procedures for road construction activities.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, BOQ, and client requirements.
Develop quality checklists for each construction activity.

2. Material Inspection & Testing

Ensure quality control of incoming materials such as: Soil, Aggregates, Bitumen, Cement, Steel, Concrete, Asphalt mix.
Conduct and supervise laboratory and field testing of materials.
Verify material approvals, test certificates, and source approvals before use.
Ensure all materials comply with ASTM / AASHTO / IRC / MORTH / IS standards.

3. Site Inspection & Process Control

Inspect road construction activities including: Clearing & grubbing, Excavation & embankment, Subgrade preparation, GSB / WMM laying, Prime coat / Tack coat, DBM / BC asphalt laying, Concrete works, Drainage and culverts.
Monitor field operations to ensure work is executed as per approved drawings and specifications.
Check line, level, thickness, camber, compaction, temperature, and workmanship during execution.
Ensure proper control of asphalt production, laying temperature, rolling pattern, and compaction.

4. Laboratory & Field Testing

Supervise and perform quality tests such as: Soil compaction / Proctor test, Field density test (FDT), Sieve analysis, Atterberg limits, CBR test, Aggregate impact / crushing value, Bitumen extraction, Marshall Stability, Core cutting, Concrete slump test, Cube compressive strength test.
Maintain calibration records of laboratory and field equipment.
Ensure test equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.

5. Documentation & Reporting

Maintain all QA/QC documentation, including: Inspection requests (IR), Material approval requests (MAR), Test reports, Daily / weekly / monthly QC reports, Non-conformance reports (NCR), Corrective action reports (CAR), Material reconciliation reports.
Prepare quality reports for submission to clients, consultants, and management.
Maintain records for audits and final handover documentation.

6. Non-Conformance & Corrective Action

Identify non-conforming work and materials.
Raise NCRs and recommend corrective / preventive actions.
Follow up on corrective actions until closure.
Investigate root causes of quality failures and implement preventive measures.

7. Coordination & Client Interface

Coordinate with: Project Manager, Site Engineers, Survey Team, Laboratory Technicians, Consultants, Client Representatives, Subcontractors.
Attend quality meetings, site inspections, and client audits.
Resolve technical quality issues with consultants and client representatives.

8. Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure quality activities comply with HSE requirements.
Promote safe laboratory and site testing practices.
Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations during testing and inspections.

Required Skills & Qualifications

PQP / ITP Material Testing MORTH / IRC ASTM / AASHTO Field Density Test Marshall Stability CBR Test Bitumen Extraction Concrete Testing NCR / CAR QC Documentation Client Coordination Asphalt Mix Design Laboratory Calibration

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Diploma / Certification in QA/QC is an added advantage. 3–10+ years of experience in road / highway construction quality control. Experience in roadworks, asphalt, concrete, and material testing. Knowledge of IRC, MORTH, ASTM, AASHTO, IS codes and specifications. Experience in handling site laboratory and field quality control operations.

Required Skills: Strong knowledge of road construction materials and testing procedures · Knowledge of asphalt mix design and pavement construction · Familiarity with QA/QC documentation and reporting · Ability to interpret drawings and specifications · Good analytical and problem-solving skills · Strong communication and reporting skills · Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD (preferred) / SAP · Knowledge of laboratory equipment calibration and testing standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Compliance with project specifications and quality standards
Number of NCRs raised / closed
Material approval turnaround time
Accuracy and timeliness of test reports
Reduction in rework / defects
Client quality audit performance
Compliance with testing frequency and standards

Preferred Certifications

QA/QC Certification
NDT / Material Testing Certification
ACI / Asphalt / Highway Material Testing Certification
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
Laboratory Technician Certification (preferred)

Work Conditions

Site-based role with frequent field inspections
Exposure to outdoor weather and construction site conditions
May require extended hours, night shifts, and travel to project sites / asphalt plants
Requires coordination between laboratory and field teams

Job Overview

Department

Quality Control / Quality Assurance

Industry

Road Construction / Highways / EPC

Experience

3–10+ Years (Relevant)

Location

Project Sites across India

Preferred Profile

NHAI / MORTH project QA/QC experience
Proficiency in lab testing equipment calibration
Strong knowledge of quality management systems
Experience with client/consultant quality audits
Certification in ISO 9001:2015 is a plus
Exposure to asphalt mix design & pavement quality

What We Offer

Competitive salary & site allowances
Opportunity to work on large-scale highway projects
Career growth in quality management
Professional training & certification support