QA/QC Manager - Rogun Dam (Tajikistan)

Resident Position

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager for a resident position on the Rogun Dam project in Tajikistan. This is a critical leadership role responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) across all construction and engineering activities. The successful candidate will oversee quality assurance and quality control operations, manage a dedicated QA/QC team, and ensure compliance with international standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan all the actions to guarantee the implementation of the Project Quality Management System.
• Issue and maintain up to date the documentation of the Project Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, industry best practices, and company policies regarding quality assurance processes.
• Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the QA/QC department, ensuring all activities align with business goals and customer requirements.
• Ensure the distribution of the ITPs, before actual work / activity starts.
• Ensure that all checking, measuring and testing activities are carried out according to the approved Inspection and Test Plan/s.
• Assure that the result of the inspections planned are adequately recorded in the standard formats / checklists.
• Monitor testing progress, defect trends, and product performance, providing status updates to senior management.
• Coordinate the non-conformities and corrective actions process, along with the Technical Director.
• Ensure the timely collection (by her/his staff) of quality records, including test plans, reports, and defect tracking records, manage the filing / archiving system and assures their traceability.
• Monitor and verify that Subcontractors work complies with applicable codes, standards, and Project Specifications.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Subcontractors on all quality-related matters.
• Provide guidance and support to Subcontractors to achieve project quality objectives.
• Ensure all quality-related documentation from Subcontractors is properly collected, reviewed, and filed.
• Conduct periodic audits of the Subcontractor's work to ensure adherence to procedures and manage the resolution of quality issues and maintain records of their closure.
• Interface the Site Employer’s Representative for all matter related to Quality Management System through the Project Director.
• Submit the internal Audit Plan to the Project Director for the approval and to the QHSE – Head Office, for information.
• Distribute the audit reports (internal/external) to QHSE – Head Office and Project Director.
• Ensure Management Review of the organization’s quality management system is carried out at planned intervals.
• Establish and maintain a strong communication channel with other departments to ensure quality expectations are met throughout the production process.
• Provide leadership, training, and development opportunities to QA/QC staff to enhance team skills and performance.
• Conduct periodic team performance reviews, offer constructive feedback, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and develop QA/QC personnel certification requirements and continue education/training needs.

Required skills and qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience as a QA/QC Manager, QA Lead, or similar role, with 5+ years in quality assurance (QA) and at least 2 years in a management position.
• Relevant certification in Quality Management (ISO 9001).
• Proven experience managing QA teams, including training, performance management, and team development.
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve quality objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Advanced ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with all internal organization departments, suppliers, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities, with the ability to present complex information to various stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 
• Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines and under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanour.
• Experience in developing and monitoring of project QA/QC budgets.
• Experience in using statistical analysis and quality control tools.