Manager Civil Quality

Job Description

Manager - Civil Quality (Ground Mounted Solar Projects)

Position Title

Manager - Civil Quality

Department

Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)

Reporting To

Head - Quality / AGM Quality / Project Director

Location

Corporate Office (Hyderabad - Traveling to various project sites when required)

Job Purpose

To lead and manage all Civil Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities for Ground Mounted Solar PV Projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications, drawings, IS Codes, IEC standards, client requirements, and industry best practices throughout project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management

• Develop and implement Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), Method Statements, and Quality Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with approved construction drawings, technical specifications, contract requirements, and applicable standards.
• Establish quality control systems for all civil construction activities.
• Monitor site quality performance and initiate corrective and preventive actions.

Civil Works Quality Control

Oversee inspection and quality control of:

• Site grading and land development works
• Earthworks and compaction activities
• Access roads and internal roads
• Foundation works for Module Mounting Structures (MMS)
• RCC foundations and pedestals
• Pile foundations (Driven/Bored/Micro piles)
• Inverter and Transformer foundations
• Control room and SCB foundations
• Cable trenches and drainage systems
• Boundary walls and security infrastructure
• Water tanks and utility structures

Material Quality Assurance

Ensure quality compliance for:

• Cement
• Fine and coarse aggregates
• Concrete and admixtures
• Reinforcement steel
• Structural steel
• Grouting materials
• Water used for construction
• Paver blocks and precast elements

Review and approve:

• Material Test Certificates (MTCs)
• Factory Acceptance Reports
• Vendor Quality Documents

Laboratory Management

• Manage site laboratories and testing facilities.
• Ensure calibration of testing equipment and laboratory instruments.
• Review laboratory reports and test records.
• Verify testing frequency as per approved Quality Plan.

Key testing activities include:

• Soil Classification Tests
• Proctor Test (MDD & OMC)
• CBR Test
• Plate Load Test
• Field Density Tests
• Cube Compressive Strength Tests
• Slump Tests
• Reinforcement Testing
• Aggregate Testing
• Concrete Mix Design Validation

Inspection & Monitoring

• Conduct routine site inspections and surveillance audits.
• Monitor ongoing construction activities to ensure workmanship quality.
• Issue NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and monitor closure.
• Ensure punch-point compliance before milestone acceptance.

Contractor & Vendor Quality Management

• Evaluate contractor quality performance.
• Conduct vendor quality audits.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants, clients, and third-party agencies.
• Review subcontractor quality documentation and compliance records.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain and review:

• Quality Control Reports
• Daily Quality Reports
• Material Approval Records
• Inspection Requests (IR)
• Method Statements
• Calibration Records
• Concrete Pour Cards
• Test Registers
• NCR & CAR Logs
• Monthly Quality Dashboards
• Client Quality Audit Reports

Prepare:

• Weekly Quality Reports
• Monthly Quality Reports
• Project Quality Review Presentations

Audits & Compliance

• Support Internal Quality Audits.
• Handle Client and Independent Engineer inspections.
• Ensure compliance with:
• IS Codes
• BIS Standards
• IEC Standards
• Project Specifications
• Quality Management System (ISO 9001)

Required Qualifications

Education

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
• Additional certification in QA/QC or Quality Management preferred.

Experience

• 10-15 years of experience in Civil QA/QC.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in Utility Scale Ground Mounted Solar Projects.
• Experience in EPC projects preferred.

Technical Competencies

Knowledge Of

• Solar Plant Civil Construction
• RCC Design & Construction Practices
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Concrete Technology
• Material Testing Procedures
• Quality Management Systems
• IS Codes and BIS Standards
• Soil Investigation Reports
• Construction Methodologies

Software Skills

• MS Excel
• MS Office Suite
• AutoCAD
• Quality Documentation Systems
• ERP/SAP (Preferred)

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead a team of QA/QC Engineers, Lab Engineers, and Inspectors.
• Ensure quality culture across project sites.
• Conduct technical training and quality awareness programs.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Teams, Clients, and Consultants.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero major quality non-conformities.
• Timely closure of NCRs.
• Concrete quality compliance >98%.
• Material approval turnaround within SLA.
• Successful client audits.
• Reduction in rework and quality-related project delays.
• Compliance with project QA/QC requirements and documentation standards.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong background in large infrastructure projects (Roads, Highways, Bridges, Solar EPC).
• Extensive experience in material testing, laboratory management, and site quality control.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to utility-scale solar projects (50 MW and above) will be highly preferred.