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Rakesh P

Hyderabad

Summary

ASQ-Certified QA/QC Manager and ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor with over 15 years of established experience in leading quality systems and construction quality assurance for extensive EPC projects, including highways, bridges, PEB structures, commercial complexes, and infrastructure in India and the Middle East (Qatar). Expertise encompasses Structural steel, PEB, RCC, High rise buildings, Infrastructure projects. Proficient in ASHGHAL, QCS 2014, IS, ASTM, HACCP, and MORTH standards. Experienced in managing ITPs, RFIs, PQPs, NCRs, RCA, CAPA, and handover procedures. Demonstrated ability in developing QMS, promoting continuous improvement, and guiding cross-functional teams to meet quality objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AGM QA/QC

Ace Urban Group, Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - Current
  • Spearheaded QA/QC in HITEX Exhibition Center Hall 4 (1.5 lakh sq. ft PEB composite; 1,600 MT steel, 80,000 sq. ft acoustic roofing, 2,500 sq. m façade), ensuring contractor compliance and quality excellence.
  • Engineered material innovation in acoustic panels, delivering ₹3M savings and accelerating completion by 2 months while maintaining performance standards.
  • Orchestrated 250+ inspections across RCC, SFRC, structural steel, interiors, façade, MEP, and finishing works; developed and enforced 30+ ITPs, 60+ WMS and QA/QC manuals to guarantee PQP and specification compliance.
  • Implemented and monitored a project-level QMS, strengthening ISO 9001:2015 alignment, driving contractor accountability, and streamlining handover documentation.
  • Championed cross-functional quality initiatives: conducted RCA-based CAPA, performed vendor evaluations, and mentored 17 subcontractors, elevating overall project quality culture.
  • Delivered a 35% improvement in quality KPIs through proactive oversight, corrective action enforcement, and strategic collaboration with procurement and commercial teams.

Manager- Qa/Qc

Ace Urban Group
11.2018 - Current
  • Joined as Quality Manager and co-developed & implemented QMS with HOD across ₹700+ crore infrastructure projects in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Monitored QA across 5 major projects (IT tower, bridge, road, renewable energy); conducted quarterly audits and presented DQRs/MORs via dashboards & VSM, improving reporting efficiency by 40%.
  • Issued NCRs, prepared MQRs, and circulated reports to management, ensuring timely corrective actions and compliance with client standards.
  • Organized and led annual quality meetings, aligning stakeholders and setting quality priorities across all projects.
  • Traveled across multiple project sites, conducting inspections, reviews, and hands-on guidance for execution teams.
  • Trained lower-cadre staff and execution teams on latest QA/QC standards, codes, and best practices, enhancing overall quality awareness.
  • Ensured 100% closure of audit points using systematic follow-ups and centralized tracking tools, including control charts and RACI matrices.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Leighton-India Contractors
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Executed 750+ inspections across RCC works (including table formwork slabs and 10m-high columns with finish as per IKEA standards), 1500MT structural steel, 37,000 sq.m insulated roofing system with TPO membrane waterproofing, PUF panels & glazing façade, floorings, MEP, and finishing works—ensuring strict adherence to design specifications and quality standards in coordination with PMC & Client.
  • Directed the site quality control lab, managing 2 lab technicians and 4 quality supervisors, and oversaw 200+ material tests (in-house and third-party) to ensure construction material compliance.
  • Issued NCRs to sub-contractors and closed PMC & client NCRs with proper root cause analysis (RCA), ensuring timely corrective actions.
  • Facilitated handover of 113 rooms/areas by ensuring 100% snag list closure, and performed monthly POAP-based quality audits, submitting compliance reports to PMC and client.

QA/QC Engineer

Hyundai Engineering & Construction
12.2012 - 12.2016

Lusail Expressway Project

  • Monitoring and ensuring quality system implementation in Project which included Expressway works, Utility works and Construction of 15km of 8-lane permanent carriageway including service roads, 6km of Aco drain, ITS, Road lighting also execution of Utilities varying from 1.2km Water lines,2km Treated Sewerage Effluent lines, 5km Storm water lines including 2 pumping stations and 1km Foul sewer line.
  • Inspecting the concrete casting, asphalt laying works along with consultants and ensuring execution team follows the pouring plan.
  • Handling commissioning and HOTO of electrical utilities (EHV, HV, MV and LV) and telecommunication works like Q-Tel, Vodafone, DSSS and QAF.
  • Documentation of RFI's, Monthly quality plans, Lab reports and Material samples record.
  • Leading a team of 8 quality engineers of sub-contractors to ensure quality in their respective work scopes.


Site Engineer

Adarsha Constructions
06.2010 - 09.2012
  • Responsible for ensuring all high-rise building activities (G+30) meet company standards and client requirements with respect to Quality, Progress, and Safety.
  • Monitored and led a team of 4 supervisors and 100+ laborers for the execution of high-rise terminal building works including reinforcement, formwork, concreting, plastering, and flooring, ensuring compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
  • Liaised with client representatives, design team professionals, and sub-contractor representatives throughout execution to ensure timely delivery, resolve technical challenges, and maintain quality excellence.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

01.2010

Skills

  • QMS Implementation & ISO 9001 Compliance
  • EPC & Infrastructure Projects
  • RCC, PEB, Structural Steel & Roofing Systems
  • Façade, Acoustic & Interior Finishes
  • MEP Systems Inspection & Snag Control
  • Quality Audits & Non-Conformance Management
  • RCA & CAPA
  • Risk Assessment & Vendor Evaluation
  • QAP, PQP& ITP Preparation
  • Familiarity with ASHGHAL, QCS 2014, IS, ASTM, MORTH Standards
  • QC Tools: Control Charts, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Analysis, VSM, 5S
  • Documentation & Compliance Reporting (RFI, MIR, DPRs)
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Certification

  • ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence.
  • ISO 9001: 2015 QMS Lead Auditor.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

LNGG

Malayalam
Hindi
Telugu
Tamil
English

CAREER STATEMENT

  • “Apart from contributing to the progress of projects I am working on; I believe my greatest strengths are firstly my ability to deliver tasks on agreed timescales. Secondly my skill at gaining a clear understanding of clients and my seniors exact needs, and thirdly being able to co-ordinate and lead all team resources to improve their performance.”
  • Rakesh.P

Timeline

AGM QA/QC

Ace Urban Group, Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - Current

Manager- Qa/Qc

Ace Urban Group
11.2018 - Current

Quality Assurance Engineer

Leighton-India Contractors
06.2017 - 08.2018

QA/QC Engineer

Hyundai Engineering & Construction
12.2012 - 12.2016

Site Engineer

Adarsha Constructions
06.2010 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

Rakesh P