Arun Kumar
Hyderabad, TS
Summary
Accomplished quality management professional with over 20 plus years of experience in the real estate and construction industries. Expertise in QMS, ISO audits, and process optimization. Proven track record of driving continuous improvement, fostering a culture of quality, and achieving consistent, high-impact results across all levels of operation.
Successfully led initiatives that resulted in a 30% reduction in operational inefficiencies, improved compliance with ISO standards, and increased customer satisfaction by 25%. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in identifying and solving complex challenges while ensuring alignment with the highest industry standards and regulations. Committed to operational excellence, delivering cost-effective solutions, and ensuring long-term success through strategic process enhancements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Head, DGM-QA/QC
Ramky Group
Bangalore, RO
08.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement the Quality Policy, Objectives, SOPs, and QMS for the organization.
- Define and implement construction quality processes, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Conduct audits, inspections, and quality checks across projects to ensure adherence to specifications and standards
- Oversee material testing, quality checks, and contractor evaluations to maintain consistency in construction quality
- Maintain and review records of quality inspections, test results, and compliance reports
- Identify, address, and resolve quality issues and non-conformities.
- Provide training and guidance on quality standards and procedures to team members for improvement
- Implement and promote continuous improvement initiatives for quality processes
- Lead a team of QA/QC and project teams to monitor and improve construction quality
- Collaborate with cross-functional peers and stakeholders to address quality issues, and drive continuous improvement.
- Implement digital quality management systems (QMS) to track performance and compliance
- Establish and monitor quality control benchmarks, ensuring alignment with ISO, and other relevant standards.
Lead - Quality & Process Optimization
MA Associates (A subsidiary of My Home Group)
Hyderabad, HO
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Oversee QA/QC processes for commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Carry out audits on both processes and products, and provide suggestions for compliance.
- Identify gray areas in products and processes to facilitate preventive measures, considering the essence of the project to eliminate the factors that could cause potential nonconformity.
- Prepare, review, and approve the ITPs/QAPs, SOPs, and checklists/formats for all the construction activities based on the project requirements.
- Conduct workshops/mock-ups on the latest trends in quality control, materials, tools, and techniques.
- Monitoring and tracking the calibration of measuring and test equipment across all project sites.
South Zone Lead, DGM-QA/QC,
CBRE India
Hyderabad, RO
06.2018 - 05.2023
Project Manager - QA/QC
Shapoorji Pallonji
Hyderabad
01.2017 - 06.2018
Manager - QA/QC
Mantri Developers
Bangalore
02.2014 - 01.2017
Project Engineer - QA/QC
Puravankara Group
Bangalore
06.2012 - 01.2014
Senior Engineer - QA/QC
Rohan Builders
Bangalore
09.2008 - 05.2012
Engineer-QA
Shri Ram Planners & Builders
Anantapur, A.P
02.2003 - 05.2008
Education
B.Tech - Civil Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Anantapur, AP09.2008
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Government Polytechnic College
Anantapur, AP11.2004
Skills
- QC Tools and Techniques
- IS Codes and SOPs
- QMS and Process Mapping
- Audits framing, RCA, and 5 Why Analysis
- Risk Assessment and Trainings
- QA digitalization, Dashboard and MIS
- Customer focus and stakeholder management
- Documentation and Records
- Continual Improvement
- Cross-functional team leadership
Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 & 45001:2021 Lead Auditor
- Project Quality Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved re-certification for ISO 9001 and 45001 with a flawless record of zero non-compliances by BSI Group for FY 2020-22, exemplifying excellence and dedication.
- Received the SME Award for Product and Process Excellence from the CMD for FY 2022.
- Effectively led the team to attain a 97% compliance score in every quarterly audit of regional projects, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and adherence to industry standards.
Languages
Telugu, Kannada, English, Hindi & Tamil
Key Projects
Fortuna & Lumina - Ramky Group, Bangalore.
- An 1728 units Lavish residential apartments of 1, 2, 3 & 4 BHK with 19 High-rise towers having 2B+G+20F in Whitefield.
- An 729 units Lavish residential apartments of 1, 2 & 3 BHK with 06 towers having 1B+G+14F in Hosa Road, Electronic City.
- HUDDLE, A Discovery City having 125 luxurious 3 BHK villas, Hyderabad.
OM SREE Builders & Developers LLP, Hyderabad.
- An 2010 units of 2&3 BHK lavish residential 20 blocks with 2B+G+15F at Kompally.
- An 900 units of 2&3 BHK high-end residential 11 blocks with 2B+G+15F at Yapral.
The Pinnacle, Jayabheri Group, Hyderabad.
- A 432 Ultra luxurious residential community of 3 & 4 BHK with 02 high-rise towers have 4B+1Silt+55F in Kokapet.
- The Sahasra, A 966 lavish residential community of 2 & 3 BHK with 07 high-rise towers have 2B+GF+28F in Gopanpally.
ARIA, Fairmount Builders, Hyderabad.
- A Mixed-use development with office space, retail and a mall having 4B+GF+14F in Gold Mile road, Kokapet.
Raja Pushpa Provincia, Hyderabad.
- A multicultural lifestyle-based residential Community of 11 High-rise towers with 3B+G+39F in Puppalaguda.
Raheja B12 D, Hyderabad.
- An IT Commercial block having 3B+G+21F in Mindspace Campus, Madhapur.
SANDS InfinIT Smart City (LULU Mall), Kochi, Kerala.
- A Commercial IT 02 blocks having 3B+G+29F.
Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City, Hyderabad.
- A 03 IT commercial premium blocks with 4B+G+17F of 4.1 million Sq.ft. in Hitech City.
Mantri Energia - Phase 1 & 2, Mantri Developers, Bangalore
- An 1480 units of lavish residential 10 towers with 2B+G+18F at Manyata Tech Park campus, in Nagawara.
- An Cornerstone, A Lifestyle 03 commercial blocks with having 2B+G+15F in 80 Feet road, Indira Nagar.
Timeline
Regional Head, DGM-QA/QC
Ramky Group
08.2024 - Current
Lead - Quality & Process Optimization
MA Associates (A subsidiary of My Home Group)
06.2023 - 07.2024
South Zone Lead, DGM-QA/QC,
CBRE India
06.2018 - 05.2023
Project Manager - QA/QC
Shapoorji Pallonji
01.2017 - 06.2018
Manager - QA/QC
Mantri Developers
02.2014 - 01.2017
Project Engineer - QA/QC
Puravankara Group
06.2012 - 01.2014
Senior Engineer - QA/QC
Rohan Builders
09.2008 - 05.2012
Engineer-QA
Shri Ram Planners & Builders
02.2003 - 05.2008
B.Tech - Civil Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Government Polytechnic College
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