Leo Simon Raj, QA/QC Manager

Leo Simon Raj

QA/QC Manager

Fibrex Construction Group

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, civil engineer
Experience
15 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :15 years, 11 Months

QA/QC Manager at Fibrex Construction Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since June 2021

Preparation and Implementation of Project Execution Plan (PEP) for the project.
Preparation and Implementation of Project Quality Plan (PQP) for the project.
Develop audit framework plan & Scheduling Internal/subcontractor audits, brief the management about the findings & follow-up the recommended actions.
Analysis and investigation of Non-Conformance in deliverables, addressing root causes of non-conformances and suggesting options and measures for improving weak area. Improving quality of works and to impart continuous improvement process across project teams. Follow up and close-out of Quality Inspection Findings (QIF), Non-Conformance Reports (NCR). Site Observation Report (SOR) and Site Quality Walk Report (SQWR) and make sure all the raised observation has been closed on time.
Attending Weekly QA/QC Meeting, Progress Meeting & Technical Meeting for project related issues at site.
Directed the development and implementation PRIMAVERA ORACLE UNIFIER across all departments.
Ensured the improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and maintained up-to-date systems.
Reviewing the Monthly Dash board including KPI prior submission to Consultant & Client.
Reviewing the Monthly testing report E.g. Table- A & Table - B prior submission to Consultant & Client.

QA/QC Manager at Al Jaber Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • November 2015 to June 2021

Coordination with procurement and technical department for managing technical submittals, Materials submittals to ensure compliance with the project Quality Program/Plan, Physical, Chemical Analysis tests of Soils, Rocks, Aggregates, Sub base/ Sub grade Aggregate sub base, Concrete, Asphalt, Steel, Pipes and other materials using in
the construction, Roads & Infrastructure as per Standard/Project Specifications and conforming to International Standards /Codes (ASTM, ACI, API, ASME, AASHTO, BS, BSEN, DIN, ISO, ISRM and CIRIA inspection of incoming materials Maintaining Material Inspection Record (MIR) as per contract requirements. Managing Third party inspection, testing and calibrations, where required. Scheduling, monitoring, witnessing and reporting.
Attending/involving of QMS auditing for Quality Management System ISO: 9001:2015 Requirements.
Evaluated and analyzed non-conformities in the work to formulate KPI as well as to decide the optimum corrective and preventive actions/measures, Determine track and report QC related KPI
Maintain best practices in Testing and Commissioning, Civil snagging and tracking.
Planed, designed and executed project handing over procedure and ensured both the client requirements and satisfaction are achieved.
Monitor the preparation process of O & M manuals and as built drawings till it is handled over to the end user.
Ensure the stake holder’s satisfaction with the end product with securing Taking Over Certificate (TOC).
Coordinating with Clients, PMC, Vendors/Sub Vendors for PQ Documents, Inspection, Materials Submittals, Pre-Inspection Meeting (PIM), Post Delivery Inspection (PDI), NDE Procedure, WPS and PQR. Report deviations from requirements of contract documents to the Corporate Quality Manager / Project Manager.
Ensure that the QC related action items are addressed and closed in a timely manner.
Maintain best practices in Civil snagging and tracking of timely rectification.
Monitor contractor QC plans, programs and QC personals qualifications for full compliance, ensure that the competency assessment is rigorously implemented.
Directed the development and implementation Aconex Software across all departments up to date.
Lead and coordinate with consultant & Client in participating quality reviews and audits.

QA/QC Manager at Tangram Architects & Design Consultant, Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2013 to November 2015

Reviewing, Approving & implementing of all kinds of Quality related documents like: - Project Quality Plan (PQP), Quality Control Procedures (QCP’s), Inspection Test Plan (ITP’s), Sub-contractor Prequalification, Material Submittals (MS) and Method Statements (MSS).
Conducting the QA/QC Meetings with the contractor on biweekly basis to discuss and resolve all the site quality related issues. Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR s) and Site Observation Report (SOR), when activities deviate from the Contract Specifications or normal Construction industry practices.
Review the corrective actions recommended in non-conformance reports and verifying in the site for the corrective action completed as per the recommendation and Initiate action to prevent the re-occurrence of any non-conformance.
Performing the Weekly Quality Site Walk jointly with the contractor QA/QC Engineer and discussing the site issue in bi-weekly QA/QC Meetings as well.
Performing the Quality Audit (Internal & Second Party Audits) to monitor the contractor performance as per planned audit schedule and Monitoring of the Independent Testing Laboratory activities.

Senior QA/QC Engineer at WS Atkins & Partners Engineering Consultant
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2010 to September 2013

Reviewing the contractor Monthly Quality Dashboard to monitor the KPI of contractor and for client review.
Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR s) and Site Observation Report (SOR), when activities deviate from the Contract Specifications or normal Construction industry practices.
Checking the contractor submitted MIR’s (Material Inspection Requests) at the delivery of each material on the site along with the contractor representative.
Evaluate the contractor performance (KPI) on monthly basis.
Monitoring all the Snagging and De Snagging activities at the site.
Monitoring of all project close out activities.
Monitoring all the Snagging and De Snagging activities at the site.
Monitoring of all project close out activities.

QA/QC Engineer at ALEC Engineering & Contracting LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2008 to August 2010

Maintaining and recording all calibration records related to equipment allocated for the project and ensure that all such equipment is within the stated calibration period.
Responsible for monitoring and supervising all types of tests on-site and in the laboratory dealing with concrete, asphalt, concrete lining/coating, finishing and soil works according to the contract specifications.
Carryout daily site inspection as per ITR & WIR log. Maintaining and recording all calibration records related to equipment allocated for the project. Material inspection with consultant for project related delivery notes.
Attending weekly meeting which will be contacted by the QC Manager. Factory visit for precast production weather all the works are complying with the project requirements and specification.

Education

Bachelor's degree, civil engineer
  • at DR.MGR.UNIVERSITY
  • May 2008

B-Tech/BSC in Civil Engineering Dr. MGR University, Tamil Nadu – Certified – 2008 Lead Auditor IRCA Certified ISO: 9001:2008 & 9001:2015 – Certified. MUSANADA Approved QA/QC Manager for Musanada Projects Ref: MRID-OUT-54870-2020-1628 ADNOC Approved QA/QC Manager for ADNOC Projects Ref: B&CS/CPU/OUT/2018/14571

Specialties & Skills

Civil Engineering
Quality Management
Quality Engineering
Auto cad
MS Family
Quality Control
Auto Cadd
auto cadd

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Tamil
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Memberships

Civil Engineer
  • Dubai Quality Audit
  • November 2008

Training and Certifications

german certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2017
Valid Until:
March 2027

Hobbies

  • cricket & football
    playing with friends in stadium have more fun to play cricket and foot ball.