Quality Assurance & Quality Control Manager

About the role

A large-scale international real estate and infrastructure development project, backed by investors from the UAE, is looking for a QA/QC Manager in Batumi, Georgia. The role protects the employer's interests on construction quality across all phases of the development, ensuring contractor work follows project designs, technical specifications, building codes and international quality standards. It leads a dedicated team of QA/QC specialists and involves site inspections, verification of technical documentation and enforcement of quality control procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, assign and coordinate the daily tasks of the QA/QC specialist team.
• Review, approve and sign inspection acts, certificates, non-conformance reports and technical documentation.
• Conduct selective site inspections and instruct, train and evaluate team members.
• Control contractor compliance with drawings, technical specifications and regulatory codes.
• Manage quality control of incoming materials, including lab tests and material certificates.
• Inspect and sign off on hidden works, critical milestones and work acceptance certificates.
• Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and authorise work stoppage when quality, structural integrity or safety is compromised.
• Develop and maintain site QA/QC procedures, quality management plans and inspection records.
• Communicate with contractors, design consultancies and external technical teams, and coordinate with MEP, architectural and structural engineers.
• Prepare quality performance reports, non-conformance analyses and executive summaries for project leadership.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in construction, including at least 2 years in a managerial role in technical supervision or QA/QC.
• Knowledge of Georgian construction regulations, Eurocodes and international standards (ASTM/EN).
• Understanding of ISO 9001; internal or lead auditor certification is an advantage.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Construction Engineering.
• Fluent Georgian and English.

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, structural blueprints and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Experience under FIDIC contract conditions is preferred.

What we offer

• Participation in a large-scale international investment and development project.
• A dynamic, professional, engineering-driven working environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to an international investment structure supported by UAE-based investors.