15h Left! QA / QC Lead (Precast)

Larsen & Toubro Ltd, commonly known as L&T, is an Indian multinational conglomerate company, with business interests in engineering, construction, manufacturing, technology, information technology and financial services, headquartered in Mumbai. The company is counted among world's top five construction companies.

The L&T Group comprises of 93 subsidiaries, 5 associate companies, 27 joint ventures and 35 jointly held operations, operating across basic and heavy engineering, construction, realty, manufacturing of capital goods, information technology, and financial services.

L&T has started a 'Precast Works Competency Centre' (PWCC) which essentially operates as a capability-based competency centre with a vision of excellence in precast works, to nurture world class skills, high quality, and safety through a highly productive lean team.

One of the key deliverables is to achieve cost-effectiveness edge and ensuring timely execution by implementing state-of-the-art technology. This strategic Initiative is aimed at enhancing the long-term robust growth prospects and fulfilling the business needs of L& T Construction Group. The centre focuses on improving efficiencies and timely execution, innovation, adoption of futuristic technologies, building functional expertise and adopting digital technologies.

“As a strategic initiative, the 'Precast Works Competency Centre' (PWCC) operates as a capability-based competency centre with a vision of excellence in precast works, with world-class skill, quality, and safety through a highly productive lean team to achieve cost-effective and timely execution by implementing state-of-the-art technology. The Initiative is aimed at enhancing the long-term growth prospects and fulfilling the business needs of L& T Construction Group. The centre focuses on improving efficiency and timely execution, innovation, adoption of futuristic technologies, building functional expertise and adopting digital technologies.”

Job Title : QA / QC Lead (Precast)

Department Name : Precast Works Competency Centre

Deputation : Mumbai, India

Candidates willing to apply from locations like Middle East / Malaysia / Singapore are most welcome.

Basic / Mandatory Requirement : B.E – Civil Engineering

Total Work Experience (years) : 20-25

Certifications (if any) : PMP / Lean / Six Sigma Preferred. Diploma in Industrial Safety is preferred / encouraged. Well versed with OHSAS 18001 : 2007 & ISO-14001 : 2015 and 9001 : 2015 management systems.

Relevant Industry Exposure : Infrastructure Precast Expertise in Bridges, Heavy Civil Structures, Elevated Railway Tracks etc in handling QA / QC management functions. Building exposure in construction of high-rise buildings is preferred. International experience is preferred.

Technical competencies : Thorough understanding of Precast Construction and Methods. Hands on experience of production and installation. Primary focus and expertise on QA / QC and ability and drive to manage and lead EHS Management function for Precast as well.

Behavioural Competencies : Ability to lead and drive teams of direct and indirect reports.

About the role :

Key Deliverables : Oversee multiple Precast Projects execution to set benchmarks, audit projects for standardized compliance across L&T Construction, track and showcase Precast Technology benefits in various infrastructure as well as buildings Precast Construction projects across India for all L&T Construction ICs. The role does not include direct execution responsibility but to monitor and catalyse QA / QC in Precast Construction. The role includes unique additional responsibilities of leading the EHS responsibilities specific to Precast Works

QA / QC Responsibilities :

Liaise with the Project Team / Site / Cluster / IC QC Teams on the quality related activities of the project to achieve established benchmarks.

Establish global QA / QC benchmarks for Precast Construction across L&T Construction

Establish standardized Method Statements for Precast Works and enforce the same at all sites using the Quality Teams at IC / Sites.

Establish QA / QC Evaluation Criteria for Precast Yards and Site Installation

Conduct periodic Audits to ensure compliance

Setup QA / QC training programs for Precast Construction

Build Knowledge Bank for QA / QC related issues / case studies / challenges and disseminate the same across L&T Construction

Ensure implementation of Quality Management System in the project through QC Engineers / discipline QC Inspectors.

Review all QA / QC Procedures / QC Plans and Work Instructions for adequacy against scope of work and revise, where required.

Ensure relevant Codes & Standards, Specifications are available at site for reference.

Based on the feedback from QC Engineers help develop project specific Procedures, Plans and Work Instructions, where required incorporate in the PQP and issue-controlled copies of the same.

Ensure Quality System documents viz : QA / QC Procedures, QC Plans, Work Instructions etc., are available at pertinent locations of use.

Safety Responsibilities :

Responsible for the overall EHS organization for Precast Works and facilitate in achieving benchmark performance.

Ensure the implementation of EHS Policy & Integrated Management System for EHS at the project site specifically for Precast. Network with EHS teams such that Precast works requirements are adopted across L&T Construction.

Develop & facilitate implementation of project specific guidelines & procedures

Review project specific risk assessments on Precast Safety.

Identify, design and impart site specific Precast Works training for site EHS staff and ensure the requirements are translated to site further with subsequent trainings.

Continually monitor the proactive & reactive EHS performance at project and facilitate operations to take necessary corrective & preventive action.

Establish, implement and maintain emergency preparedness and response procedure at project.

Support in Standardization and Modularization efforts of PWCC by collecting and analysing data of IC wide demands and challenges to deliver superior quality and safe product

Support in building innovative data collection and analysis options using IoT and AI

Internal / External Stakeholders : ICs identified under PWCC; Internal Team

Any other specific requirements : Proven track record of large projects and ability to work in nuclear teams with / without direct reporting to motivate and demonstrate QA / QC benefits.