Ritche Ng

Project Description: The “Zayed National Museum Project” remains to be the most High-Profile Project in Abu Dhabi’s massive cultural plan located at the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District with the revised Contract Value of 2.1 Billion Dirhams (USD $572 Million Dollars). This Prestigious Iconic Museum Project is both a monument and memorial that tells the story of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, his unification of the UAE and long history over the region. This museum project comprises of five main sectors each positioned around and connecting to the main atrium. At ground level the visitor can find the Library, Special Exhibition Pavilion and Education/Auditorium facilities. A stair sweeping up from the central lobby leads the visitor onto a walkway, suspended off the main structural walls. At level +20.00 m the walkway winds between the hanging gallery pods. The walkway affords dramatic views up into the wings. At five intervals the walkway bridges the void between the lobby wall and hanging galleries to allow the visitor entry into the gallery pods. Each of gallery pods provides an exhibition area of 541 sqm.
Location : Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Client : Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT)
Position : PMC QA/QC Manager - Approved by Client
Reporting To : PMC Project Director
Joined : November 2019 till Present
Duties/Responsibilities: Include but not limited to the following responsibilities as the PMC QA/QC Manager for this Prestigious Iconic Project “Zayed National Museum” with the revised Contract Value of 2.1 Billion Dirhams (USD $572 Million Dollars) which remains to be the most High-Profile Project in Abu Dhabi’s massive cultural plan located at the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi;

• Prepare and develop plans/ procedures/ process flowcharts as necessary for the project.
• Maintain, and update, the project procedures and plans for its suitability and adequacy all throughout the entire duration of the project.
• Monitor the effective implementation of the Quality Management Systems in the project.
• Monitor the Quality Performance of Consultants and Contractors.
• Regular site visits along with Contractor/ Consultant as necessary to resolve quality issues at site.
• Ensure that Contractor establish a system for closing of all NCRs/ SORs which complies with the project requirements.
• Coordinate with all disciplines for the closing out of Contractor’s NCRs/ SORs in timely manner and intervene with the Supervision Consultant as necessary as well as advise to avoid recurrence of similar deficiency.
• Review and streamline the process of site inspections and its relevant ITP where possible.
• Ensure that the Contractor establish and submit Project-Specific Quality Plan.
• Monitor rejection rates of site inspections (WIR/ MIR) and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead Weekly QA/QC Meeting and prepare MOM.

Project Description: “Construction of 663 Villas Package 3” - The Scope of Project comprises of 663 Villas (in three types 4BR, 5BR & VIP), 37 Substations, 9 Mosques, Swimming Pool and External Works such as playground equipment, running tracks, soft and hard landscaping. This Mega Project’s Original Contract Value of 2.8 Billion Dirhams (USD $763 Million Dollars) which covers a total land area of 5 hectares.
Location : Ruwais, Western Region Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Client : ADNOC CPD
Position : PMC/CSC Senior QA/QC Manager - Approved by Client
Reporting To : PMC Project Manager/ Senior Construction Manager
Duration : February 2015 to November 2019
Duties/Responsibilities: The following are my roles and responsibilities as the PMC/CSC Senior QA/QC Engineer selected/ approved by ADNOC - CPD in Ruwais dedicated to a Mega-Project with the original contract value of AED 2.8 Billion (USD $763 Million Dollars) “Construction of 663 Villas Package 3 - Phase 4” (and other ADNOC Closeout Projects);

• Conduct and / or Participate in Quality or technical compliance audits for CONTRACTOR, Sub CONTRACTOR or VENDORS.
• Review the contract documents for each Construction Package in respect of QA/QC requirements and procedures and advise the Project Manager of any deficiency.
• Review QA/QC site organization, key personnel CV’s as submitted by the CONTRACTORs and advise the Project Manager of his comments.
• Review QA/QC Procedures and document control as submitted by the Contractors and ensure implementation is in compliance with Contracts’ requirements.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans and other technical submittals as required and ensure compliance with contracts requirements.
• Attend site activities and ensure their compliance with QA/QC procedures and contract requirements.
• Ensure traceability of all materials and equipment from purchasing and up to delivery on site.
• Check materials and equipment as delivered on site and ensure its compliance with approved materials and specification.
• Closely monitor site activities, fully coordinate with PMC discipline engineers on a daily basis, issue NCR’s in case of non-compliance and report to Project Manager in case of shortage of skilled labourers and/or site supervision staff.
• Participate with PMC staff in assessing concession requests and field Design Changes as submitted by Contractor.
• Participate with PMC staff in reviewing the Close Out Report as submitted by Contractors.
• Coordinate with all disciplines and CONTRACTOR for QA/QC.
• Ensure that CONTRACTOR establish and submit a Project-Specific Quality Plan which complies with the requirements of the AGREEMENT and is effectively implemented.
• Maintain and measure CONTRACTOR’s compliance with AGREEMENT’s ANNEXURES as well as the Technical Specification.
• Coordinate with PM/SCM to arrange and conduct Quality Meetings with CONTRACTORS on regular time intervals.
• Ensure that CONTRACTOR to establish a system for closing of all NCRs which complies with the requirements of the AGREEMENT.

*Based in Head Office
Duties/Responsibilities: Prepare Project-Specific Quality Plan, Method Statements, ITP’s and other relevant documents to be required in Technical Submission for Tenders as well as for the projects;

Assist in developing Company’s Integrated Management System Procedures and establishing other plans such as Testing, Commissioning & Handover Strategy;

Responsible in continuous technical support for the construction effort;

Conduct Internal Audits to all departments and projects as well as handling Quality Audits for Company’s ISO Recertification;

And ensure general documentations in the head office are in place.

*General Contracting on various projects involved;
Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for the qualitative implementation of the project with regards to contract requirements, procedures and testing methods;

Reporting directly to QHSE Manager/ Project Manager and attend factory materials inspections whenever required;

Prepare appropriate testing procedures to be satisfactorily carried out, ensure proper maintenance, calibration and operation of all testing equipment, ensure lab facilities are fit for testing, properly supervised and manned by qualified personnel;

Ensure all specified standards are available for reference and their requirements observed, carry out and records materials and testing as required and timely submission for materials approvals and generally supervise day-to-day testing activities and liaise with consultant/ client staff;

Supervise QA/QC personnel and ensure correct control of Quality Records.

Duties/Responsibilities: Close supervision on daily construction activities and monitor progress according to work schedule as well as compliance with established rules, standards and procedures;

Ensure proper coordination with inspection team in every phase of work and witness all stages as indicated in the inspection and test plan;

Raise “RFI’s” and liaise with the consultant and client staff;

Prepare weekly accomplishment and report any major Quality issues to QA/QC Manager & Project Manager