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SHAMNAS MANDHIYIL – B-Tech, PCQI, IRCA QMS Licensed Auditor

About the Candidate

Results-driven Civil QA/QC Engineer with over 10 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, and performance management for large-scale infrastructure, roads, and building projects. Expertise in implementing ISO 9001-compliant Quality Management Systems (QMS), auditing, managing non-conformances (NCRs), and driving continuous improvement in construction quality.

Proficient in monitoring KPIs, material inspections, root cause analysis (RCA), and ensuring compliance with international standards. Skilled in collaborating with consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies to uphold quality excellence. Holds certifications in ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, IRCA QMS Licensed Auditor, and Chartered Quality Institute Practitioner (PCQI)  , as well as ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor.

Education

June-2010 to May-2014
Cochin University of Science and Technology B-Tech

Graduated with First-Class Honors with Distinction. (7.6 CGPA)

Experience

July 2023 – Dec 2024
Al Darwish Engineering Sr. Civil QA/QC Engineer

– Assist Quality Manager in preparation of the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and support its implementation.
– Coordinate, manage, and perform internal, supplier, and subcontractor audits in accordance with the approved audit schedule, prepare comprehensive audit reports, and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
– Document the review/evaluation of audit results and recommend additional controls/support to the Project Management Team.
– STOP the work, in the event of identifying any activity where serious breach of Health, Safety or Environmental standard is witnessed.
– Ensure compliance of As-Built records as per approved ITPs.
– Monitor Concrete material temperatures, sample handling, curing, storage, and testing.
– Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate quality performance, identify trends, and drive improvements, and upload the KPI document in Ashghal APMS website.
– Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders to align quality initiatives with strategic goals.
– Support the development of training programs and best practices to cultivate a strong quality culture.
– Organize and participate in quality meetings to address quality-related challenges proactively.
– Attend FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) and SAT (Site Acceptance Tests) dependent on the materials, tests, or services being inspected.
– Review and approve Subcontractors’ Pre-qualification submittals, including Quality Policy, Quality Operating Procedures, and evaluate their quality system capabilities and controls.
– Lead/facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify, implement, and verify corrective measures.
– Verify the implementation of best practices and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
– Ensure compliance with approved ITPs and hold/witness/Surveillance points, coordinating inspections with consultants and third-party testing agencies.
– Thoroughly review the shop drawings and ensure the site construction team follow the approved shop drawings.
– Ensure all inspections are documented properly with photographic records, test reports, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required.
– Prepare QA/QC Performance Reports weekly, monthly and annually, non-conformance trend analysis, remedial actions, etc.
– Closely monitoring of construction works and ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures, and ensure all tests are carried out as per contract requirements.
– Ensuring effective communication and collaboration between the QA/QC team, project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve quality-related issues promptly.

April 2021 – June 2023
Infraroad Trading and Contracting Civil QA/QC Engineer

– Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC plans, procedures, and guidelines for roads, and infrastructure projects.
– Led material sampling and testing operations, ensuring 100% compliance with QCS-2014 requirements.
– Prepare Monthly Site QA/QC Questionnaire and submit for the consultant approval through APMS.
– Witness and verify laboratory tests such as Proctor Compaction Test, and Concrete Compressive Strength Test.
– Identify, document, and resolve non-conformities, and implement corrective actions and maintain NCR log.
– Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and third-party testing labs to address quality-related issues.
– Maintain and submit QA/QC monthly quality report, test results and NCR closeouts.
– Regularly monitor the approval status of Inspection Request Notices (INRs) on a weekly basis, ensuring timely actions are taken to convert Code-B and Code-C INRs to Code-A before the end of each month.
– Prepare and send audit notification, Conduct internal audits, subcontractor and supplier audits, preparing audit reports for compliance assessment.
– Review and submit material submittals, including test certificates, compliance statements, and technical data sheets.
– Coordinate with consultant to facilitate material approvals.

Sept 2018 – March 2021
Al Darwish Engineering Civil QA/QC Inspector

– Review the Project Quality Plan (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), and Method Statements (MST) to ensure that all site activities are executed in strict accordance with these documents.
– Review and submit subcontractor and supplier prequalification documents for consultant approval.
– Prepare and submit QA/QC reports, KPI scores, test schedules, and compliance documentation.
– Conduct onsite inspections, witness testing.
– Review NCRs/observation reports, and coordinate with consultants for issue resolution.
– Monitor and maintain material testing, sampling logs, and concrete pouring/cube crushing tracking.
– Conduct toolbox talks and training sessions as per the approved schedule, ensuring effectiveness.
– Track and update inspection requests (INR), stockpile sampling, and asphalt testing records.
– Perform field density tests (FDT) for backfilling, subgrade, subbase, and road base layers with consultants.
– Oversee and inspect pavement works, asphalt laying, rolling patterns, temperature checks, and sampling.
– Ensure compliance with wet utility installations, including foul sewer, surface water, TSE and potable water as per approved shop drawing and QCS-2014 requirements.
– Ensure all the dry utility works are complying approved shop drawing and QCS-2014 requirements

June 2016 – August 2018
Al Seal Contracting and Trading Civil QA/QC Engineer

– Ensure quality and workmanship across all construction activities, specializing in civil, architectural, and structural disciplines.
– Review and Verify Bar Bending Schedule (BBS): Ensure reinforcement detailing aligns with approved structural drawings, lap lengths, cover, and bending dimensions before concrete placement.
– Verify that construction activities adhere to approved shop drawings, project specifications, and QCS regulations.
– Concrete Quality Inspection: Conduct pre-pour checks, including slump test, temperature monitoring, cube sampling, and mix design verification, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
– Gypsum Ceiling, Tiling, and Cladding Inspection: Verify installation alignment, material quality, adhesion, joint finishing, and compliance with architectural drawings and specifications.
– Prepare, review, and submit Method Statements and ITPs for various construction activities as per project requirements.
– Raise and track Work Inspection Requests (WIRs) for consultant approval and ensure timely verification of works.
– Attend project meetings to document Minutes of Meetings (MoMs), proactively addressing potential quality risks

2014 – Sept 2015
Crescent Contractors Junior Site Engineer

– Regular interaction with client engineers as well as Managers from whole disciplines of engineering
– Implementation of construction activities as per approved shop drawings.
– Site coordination and preparation of site daily activity report.
– Site Supervision and Management:
– Oversee day-to-day site operations to ensure construction activities are running smoothly.
– Ensure adherence to construction drawings, specifications, and standards.
– Supervise subcontractors, laborers, and other on-site personnel.

Skills
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making - Microsoft Office (WordAsphaltConsultantsSoilSteel) - NCR Handling
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