JOB DETAILS:
About This Job:
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client Cementers Limited, we are looking for a suitable, competent and skilled Civil QC – Building Lead to work in Uganda.

Job Overview
• Supervise and lead inspectors for Civil, Structural and Architectural Quality Control activities to determine conformity to client, project and code, standards and regulations requirements.
• Identify non-conformities and take appropriate action to control / prevent any occurrence.
• Perform Quality audits as applicable to verify compliance with project specifications and procedures.
• Interface with Construction, Field Engineering, Subcontractors, Certifying Authority and Client as required.
• Manage Civil, Structural and Architectural QC resources, planning and execution of related Civil QC activities.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
• Establish and implement Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) QC quality requirements. Including but not limited to: verification of foundation preparation, concrete works, the correct preparation and installation of reinforcements, sampling and concrete analysis, monitoring environmental conditions, curing and compression strength tests. Further responsibilities include verification of required earth works, grading, trench excavation, pipe bedding, backfilling and compaction. In addition, verification of building structures, steelwork fit-up and installation, vertical and horizontal alignment as well as the completion of roads and pavements. Specialized scope in civil and architectural building installation including blast proof and slip form concrete structures.
• Support in development, responsible for review and implementation of CSA Quality Plans & Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
• Manage CSA QC activities during the construction phase.
• Review and approval of subcontractor proposals, CSA QC ITPs and procedures.
• Determined and administer CSA QC surveillances and monitor implementation.
• Coordinate CSA QC inspection resources and provide input into the inspection look-ahead.
• Coordinate with Client Civil QC for efficient attendance and execution of inspection and testing activities.
• Ensure all the requirements of CSA Specifications, Project Procedures and Drawings are followed.
• Perform, supervise, monitor and witness critical inspection & test activities at site in accordance with ITPs.
• Exercise a proactive approach in the prevention of any potential issues by interfacing with Construction, Field Engineering, Subcontractors and Client as required.
• Ensure completeness and endorsement of quality related records/documentation, maintenance and storage and that deliverables are progressively compiled, finalized and included into the final project handover records.
• Ensure Quality Records signed-off by Client (where required) prior to handing them over for certification.
• Raising, follow-up and verification of closeout of punch items.
• Provide regular reports on quality progress, issues, risks and opportunities to Site Quality Team.
• Perform 1st and 2nd party audits as required as the QC subject matter expert for CSA.
• Raise non-conformance reports and ensure resolution of any non-conforming practices or materials/products and actively execute corrective and preventative actions.
• Interface with Certifying Authority and other third parties to ensure timely certification and hand over of completed work.

Mandatory requirements Qualifications/Experience required
• College/university graduate and/or higher education with minimum 5+ years’ experience in Civil Engineering/Construction and QA/QC function/inspections.
• Familiar with site quality control surveillance schemes.
• Experience in Building, Civil, Structural and Architectural QC activities.
• Experience with BS8500 and EN206.
• Major fabrication/construction site experience specifically related to blast proof buildings.
• Beneficial: pipe inspection experience for building related pipework.
• Familiar with construction standards and code of practices.
• Experience in coordination of third party authorities and associated regulatory requirements.
• Preferred audit experience to ISO9001:2015 and/or construction inspection qualifications.
• Computer skills - MS Office Suite.

All candidates who meet the criteria outlined as above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy “QSSU-CEMENTERS-CBL- CIVIL QC – BUILDING LEAD”.

Note:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.