QA/QC Team Lead – South Commuter Railway Project (Philippines)
Leighton Asia is seeking an experienced QA/QC Team Lead to oversee quality assurance and quality control activities for the South Commuter Railway Project. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining project quality management systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards, managing audits and inspections, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leading a team of QA/QC professionals to deliver the highest quality standards across construction activities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of project Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, project quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and construction method statements (CMS).
Monitor subcontractor, supplier, and construction quality performance.
Manage audits, NCRs, corrective and preventive actions, and quality reporting.
Oversee document control and quality records through Aconex and other electronic document management systems.
Conduct site inspections and coordinate with project, construction, procurement, and client teams.
Deliver quality training and promote quality awareness across the project.
Mentor and develop QA/QC engineers and coordinators.
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline; Professional/Registered Engineer preferred.
ISO 9001 Quality Management System Auditor certification.
Minimum 7–10 years of total construction experience, including 5–7 years in QA/QC roles.
Prior experience leading QA/QC teams on large-scale infrastructure or rail projects is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of quality auditing, ISO standards, quality documentation, and construction quality processes.
Experience with Aconex, EDMS, and quality management systems implementation.
What We're Looking For
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication, training, and problem-solving abilities.
Proven experience driving quality compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.
Ability to work collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams in a fast-paced construction environment.
Join Leighton Asia and contribute to one of the Philippines' landmark railway infrastructure projects.