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ARUN  KUMAR

ARUN KUMAR

Lead - QA/QC | Process Optimizer | IMS Auditor
Hyderabad,TG

Summary

Seasoned quality professional with 18 years of experience in the Real Estate and Construction industries, recognized for strategic leadership in establishing and maintaining high-performance quality functions and cultures. Expertise includes Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO audits, process optimization, and advanced problem-solving techniques.


Proven track record in cultivating a robust quality culture across diverse projects, leading QA digitization initiatives, and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance operational standards. Committed to delivering impactful training programs, conducting thorough audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that align quality practices with business performance and stakeholder expectations, ensuring the highest standards of excellence are consistently met.


Successfully delivered 17.35 million sq. ft. of commercial projects and 4.0 million sq. ft. of residential projects, ensuring high-quality standards and timely completion.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Regional Head, DGM-QA/QC

Ramky Infrastructure Ltd.
08.2024 - Current

Key Projects:

  • RAMKY FORTUNA: 1,728-unit luxury residential development featuring 1, 2, 3, and 4 BHK apartments across 19 high-rise towers (2B+G+20F) in Sonnehalli, Whitefield.
  • LUMINA: 729-unit premium residential community with 1, 2, and 3 BHK apartments across 6 towers (1B+G+14F) located at Hosa Road, Electronic City.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Cultivate a culture of quality accountability across regional teams, ensuring adherence to standards at all levels.
  • Design, implement, and oversee an integrated quality management system for projects across the region, ensuring consistency and compliance.
  • Set and standardize quality criteria for raw materials, construction methods, and workmanship, ensuring full compliance with IS codes, NBC, and project specifications.
  • Oversee comprehensive inspections throughout all phases of construction, with an emphasis on civil and finishing works, ensuring that high-quality standards are maintained.
  • Lead regular QA/QC training programs for internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure a uniform understanding and application of quality standards.
  • Manage internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and site compliance checks to meet industry standards and contractual obligations.
  • Create, approve, and standardize QA/QC plans, checklists, SOPs, and inspection protocols tailored to project needs across the region.
  • Identify site-level quality issues, and implement corrective actions promptly, ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Oversee the identification, documentation, and resolution of non-conformities, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented efficiently.
  • Maintain and ensure the integrity of all QA/QC records for traceability, accountability, and compliance.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to enforce quality standards in materials and processes across the region.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the adoption of best practices, and innovative quality solutions within the region.

Lead - Quality & Process Re-engineering

Ma Associates Pvt. Ltd.
06.2023 - 07.2024

Key Projects:

  • Vishwa Tech Park (a subsidiary of Ramoji Group and Mayuri Films) is an IT commercial tower with 3B+GF+21F in the Gachibowli circle.
  • Jayabheri Pinnacle: A 432-unit ultra-luxurious residential community of 3 and 4 BHKs, with 2 high-rise towers that have 4 basements, 1 silt, and 55 floors in Kokapet.
  • Jayabheri Sahasra: 966 lavish residential community of 2 and 3 BHK with 07 high-rise towers has 1B, silt, and 28F at Wipro Circle Road.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and create a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) from scratch, ensuring full alignment with ISO standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develop and implement structured internal and external audits of processes and product deliverables, ensuring compliance, and risk mitigation through actionable insights.
  • Identify latent risks in materials, methodologies, and workflows, and create preventive strategies to eliminate non-conformities and project-critical gaps.
  • Develop and create Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs), SOPs, and checklists from scratch, ensuring they meet project specifications and quality standards.
  • Create and implement a system for overseeing equipment calibration and materials testing across all sites, ensuring accuracy and traceability of results.
  • Develop and monitor quality control standards in line with ISO 9001:2015, ensuring consistent adherence, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Create a robust system to identify, document, and resolve non-conformities through timely NCR issuance, and corrective action plans.
  • Implement and monitor thorough documentation practices for audits, inspections, test results, and corrective actions, ensuring traceability and compliance.
  • Develop and implement training programs for internal teams and contractors to ensure a consistent understanding and application of QA/QC best practices.

South Zonal Lead - QA/QC & IMS Auditor

CBRE South Asia (P) Ltd.
06.2018 - 05.2023

Key Projects:

  • Raja Pushpa Provincia: A multicultural, lifestyle-based residential community of 11 high-rise towers with 3B+G+39F in Puppalaguda.
  • Raheja B12 D: An IT commercial tower having 3B+G+21F in Mindspace Campus, Madhapur.
  • SANDS InfiniT Smart City: A commercial IT 02 towers having 3B+G+29F in Kochi, Kerala.
  • Ramky Estates - Huddle|Hyderabad, TS, Discovery City Project featuring 125 luxurious 3 BHK villas located in Malikdanguda.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Promote and instill a culture of quality across multiple projects, ensuring excellence at every level of operation.
  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
  • Drive the digitalization of QA processes to enhance traceability, streamline workflows, and elevate overall project quality.
  • Lead internal and external audits, including ISO 9001:2015 assessments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify non-conformities, initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.
  • Develop and present monthly quality dashboards, providing management with actionable insights and data for decision-making.
  • Drive process reviews and SOP improvements, ensuring consistent execution standards across projects.
  • Assess project risks during audits and inspections, recommending corrective actions, and preventive strategies.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement effective quality control measures across all projects.
  • Identify training needs and deliver targeted QA/QC programs for employees, contractors, and stakeholders to align with project quality standards.
  • Review contractor QA/QC plans, mix designs, material samples, method statements, and ensure proper documentation of quality records.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with construction quality and workmanship standards at all stages.
  • Mentor the QA/QC team, fostering professional growth, and encouraging a culture of quality excellence.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement by integrating best practices and lessons learned across all projects.

Project Manager - QA/QC

Shapoorji Pallonji E&C Ltd.
01.2017 - 06.2018

Key Project:

  • Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City: A 03 IT commercial premium block with 4B+G+17F of 4.1 million sq. ft. ft. In Hitech City.

Manager - QA/QC(PMO)

Mantri Developers (P) Ltd.
02.2014 - 01.2017

Key Projects:

  • Mantri Energia - Phase I & II: 1,480 units of lavish residential buildings, 10 blocks with 2B+G+18F at the Manyata Tech Park campus in Nagawara, Bangalore
  • Mantri Cornerstone: A commercial IT building named Mantri Cornerstone, having 2B+G+16F, located in Indiranagar, Bangalore.

Project Engineer - QA/QC

Starworth Infrastructure & Construction Ltd.
06.2012 - 01.2014

Key Projects:

  • Purva Midtown is a residential project by Puravankara Limited in Dooravani Nagar, Bangalore, spread over 4.5 acres. It has 8 towers, with 11 floors each, and 306 units.
  • Provident Harmony, located at Sri Balaji Krupa Layout, has 15 towers, with 9 floors each, and 548 units, spread over an area of 7.14 acres.

Senior Engineer - QA/QC

Rohan Builders (India) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2008 - 05.2012

Key Project:

  • Rohan Jharoka, located at Kempapura, Bellandur, has 11 towers, with 8 floors each, and 296 units, spread over 14 acres.

Education

B. Tech - Civil Engineering

JNTU, Anantapur
09-2008

GPA: 61.1%

Diploma - Civil Engineering

Govt. Polytechnic College, Anantapur
11-2004

GPA: 56.6%

Skills

Custom

  • Achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 re-certification with zero non-compliances from BSI Group for FY 2020–22, showcasing a commitment to quality and occupational health & safety excellence.
  • Led the team to a 97% compliance score across all quarterly audits of regional projects, reflecting rigorous adherence to industry standards.

Certification

Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2015

Software

Power Bi & Wrench

Falcon Bricks & SmartApps

Custom

Honored by the Managing Director of South Asia in FY 2022 with the SME Award for outstanding contributions to product and process excellence, showcasing strategic leadership in quality delivery.

Timeline

Regional Head, DGM-QA/QC - Ramky Infrastructure Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
Lead - Quality & Process Re-engineering - Ma Associates Pvt. Ltd.
06.2023 - 07.2024
South Zonal Lead - QA/QC & IMS Auditor - CBRE South Asia (P) Ltd.
06.2018 - 05.2023
Project Manager - QA/QC - Shapoorji Pallonji E&C Ltd.
01.2017 - 06.2018
Manager - QA/QC(PMO) - Mantri Developers (P) Ltd.
02.2014 - 01.2017
Project Engineer - QA/QC - Starworth Infrastructure & Construction Ltd.
06.2012 - 01.2014
Senior Engineer - QA/QC - Rohan Builders (India) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2008 - 05.2012
JNTU - B. Tech, Civil Engineering
Govt. Polytechnic College - Diploma, Civil Engineering
ARUN KUMAR Lead - QA/QC | Process Optimizer | IMS Auditor