Abhilash C

Oct 2020 to Till date
Construction Development Co (CDC)
QA/QC Manager for Desert Retreat Project & Marsa Arabia Project at Pearl Qatar
Client: Qatar Airways& Marsa Arabia

July 2019 to Sept 2020
Leighton Contracting Qatar (former HLG)
QA/QC Manager for Mega reservoir project
Client: Kahramaa (Qatar General Water & Electricity Corporation
• Approved QA/QC Manager by M/s Kahramaa.
• Responsible for all QA/QC activities at the project.
• Responsible for preparation & submission of all Technical submittals/Method statements/ITPs for civil, architectural works & review of submittals for electro-mechanical works.
• Responsible for all inspections and verification for the site materials, delivery of materials, storage of materials, and quality control as per the project requirements.
• To work jointly with the Project Management team in order to define the responsibility, authority, and the interrelation of all personnel, who manage, perform and verify work-affecting quality.
• Attend and visit the laboratory, plant inspection, witness tests, and material inspection.
• As QA /QC Manager to ensure the construction and the records are as per the project specifications & contract
• Implement, Follow & Monitor all the QA/QC activities according to Kahramaa’s procedure.
• Conduct routine QHSE audits on other major projects. Involved as an audit team leader /member conducting and issuing audit reports to Project Managers / QA QC corporate manager
• Witness routine inspections and testing where possible. Monitor and carry out routine surveillance activities.
• Prepare and monitor project’s Quality monthly KPI’s.

November 2016 to June 2019
Quality & Sustainability manager for Manateq Project
Client : Qatar Economic Zone, Manateq

• Overall Quality Management coordination and technical management
• Overall responsibility to implement, monitor and document the QA/QC activities as per the established Inspection &Test plans and quality control procedure narrated in the project Quality Plan.
• Leading a group of Quality Engineers to finish the project by giving technical support
• Giving technical support to project Manager for Quality management &Engineering Management.
• Reviewing plans of projects for functional design and conformance to, specifications, and contractual requirements
• Participating Client Meetings assisting Project manager

As Sustainability Manager:
Accountable for;

• Managing the Environmental & Sustainability requirements for the projects.
• Conducting EMS internal audits for the projects in line with Company’s Management system.
• Developing, improving and monitoring Sustainability Management Plans, GSAS Strategies and Calculators relating to all GSAS requirements.
• Leading the development and implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
• Leading the overall planning, scheduling, and coordinating of the required LOC Compliance Audit and conformance to design audit (CDA) process with GORD.
• Preparing Environmental & Sustainability Monthly report for the projects.
• Reviewing and updating monthly sustainability and Environmental KPI’s of the project

Manager- Engineering Feb 2011 - Sept 2016


1) Worked as Manager Engineering in Imperial Trading & Contracting Co (ITCC) - An ISO 9001, 14001&OHSAS 18001 Certified Co
Heading the Engineering Department of ITCC responsible for managing, coordinating and directing activities of engineering department.Manage and lead the engineering function to ensure the delivered facilities are safe, possess the right technical quality, are operable and present optimum value for life of field solution.
• Responsible for all Engineering Activities from Front End Engineering to detailed Designs /coordination.
• Responsible for managing and scheduling of all Engineering activities & Engineering procedures
• Direct, review, and approve the design and changes.
• Responsible for the Total engineering coordination between the Client & the design consultants during EPIC projects.
• Review of whole technical specifications of specialist procurement activities and the associated engineering functionality related to procurement.
• Manages the establishment & maintenance of a Technical documentation and standard.
• Coordination with other departments to ensure the activities are within the scope and cost.
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department.

Asst. Manager Engineering Dec 2008 - Jan 2011


2) Imperial Trading & Contracting Co (ITCC) - An ISO 9001, 14001&OHSAS 18001 Certified Co

• Assist the Manager -Engineering in formulating and implementing the policies of Engineering Dept
• Was responsible for Preparation of plan/schedule for Engineering Works
• Preparation of list of Designs/ drawings as per requirements and accordingly allocate works to Draughtsmen.
• Verifying the designs /drawings and submit for approvals.
• Preparing and updating project engineering procedures, also ensures designing is done in accordance with the said procedures
• Providing technical oversight and co-ordination of engineering aspects of the project.
• Monitoring engineering aspects of facility startups, ensures project start up plans and required documentation are completed and co-ordinated with operations.
Ensure that procurement specifications generated by the engineering team are in line with company standards and project specifications.

Senior Project Engineer Jan 2007 -Nov 2008


3) Worked as Senior Project Engineer in Imperial Trading & contracting Co for Residential Development of 38 Luxuary villas complex, B+G+6 commercial building Near sports R/A, Alwaab City ABCDE Commercial Complex in Salwa Road, Ras Gas canteen Expansion Project etc.

• Responsible for delivery of project scope in a timely manner and within the project budget and documented schedule duration.
• Responsible for timely completion of project action items as identified in safety, design, and project reviews and audits.
• Supervise and manage outside contractors as necessary to complete project work.
• Lead project and manage functional team members that include operations personnel as the customer for completion of projects.
• Ensures the timely preparation and exchange of project information between the project functional groups including engineering, procurement, logistics, accounting, individual project sites and sub-contractors.
• Ensuring documents/drawings revisions are issued to site staff and relevant trades accordingly and on time.
• Review and ensure the implementation of relevant technical and quality plans - including method statements, work instructions, forms and ITP's
• Working closely with Structural/Architectural engineering departments to suggest field change requests and request for information.
• Liaison with QS/commercial team in monitoring costs and contract requirements.
• Preparation of weekly progress reports and 3 week look ahead reports to ensure that ongoing works remain on schedule.
• Requisition of Formwork and construction materials as per drawings & specification.
• Coordination - correspondence with consultants, sub contractors and field staff to resolve site issues.
• Supervision of finishing works and coordination of MEP, façade and infrastructure works.
• Liaison with sub-contractors and chairing quality and progress review meetings.

Project Engineer Dec 2003 -Dec 2006

4) Worked as Project Engineer in Imperial Trading & contracting Co
For Qatar Gas-II Camp facilities in RLIC, EPIC of Shk.Moza Bint Mohammed School Extension, Pearl Qatar Sales Marketing Office etc.


• Monitoring the activities like workmanship, technical procedures, materials and safety as per QG requirements. Conducting review meetings to check the quality, progress and the safety issues.
• Appraising the whole progress of the contractor and certifying the monthly progress invoice.
• Working closely design department for suggesting changes in drawing/clarifications and to approach a practical solution.
• To ensure the contractor uses only the approved materials, methods and approved subcontractors.
• Issuing site instruction notes to the contractor in case of deviation/nonconformity from scope, time and quality.
• Co-ordination with QG authorities for material approval, drawing reviews.
• Site inspections with consultants and getting necessary approvals for various stages of work.
• Managing of Site daily activities & reporting to project manager

Civil Engineer Oct 2002 -Nov 2003

5) Worked as Civil Engineer in Century Constructions in Mumbai, India
For Cadbury India Ltd project

•. Execution of reinforced concrete structures & heavy concrete element
• Site inspections with consultants and getting necessary approvals for various stages of work.
• Ordering of concrete, reinforcement and other construction materials as per schedule.
• Coordination with temporary works designer for formwork and scaffolding; arranging delivery of materials.
• Raise technical query where information conflict exist or is missing and act on response.
• Coordination with QA/QC and Safety departments for site inspections.
• Initiation and ordering of materials and machinery as per site requirement and schedule.
• Providing supervision and engineering guidance to staff and operatives.
• Initiated and conducted mock ups for new works.

Site Engineer May 2000 -Oct 2002

6) Worked as Resident Site Engineer in Arun Nalapat Architects, Bangalore India for MIMS Super Specialty Hospital project in Calicut

• Supervision of contractors works.
• Checking & approving contractor's bills.
• Site inspections and getting necessary approvals for various stages of work from client.
• Initiated and conducted mock ups for new works

Site Engineer Aug 1999-April 2000

MCL & Co, India for Rubco factory Building
• Execution of reinforced concrete & steel structures
• Providing appropriate drawings and guidance to site staff.
• Checking & approving subcontractor's bills