SHAMNAS MANDHIYIL- CQP MCQI, IRCA QMS Lead Auditor

Operations Associate

Doha, Qatar11 yrs 3 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 11 years of experience in QA/QC for major infrastructure projects.
  • Certified Lead Auditor in multiple ISO standards.
  • Expert in developing and implementing Quality Management Systems.
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Core Skills

Quality ManagementAuditingQuality AssuranceQuality Control

Other Skills

AccessibilityAconexAnalytical SkillsAnalyzing costs of poor quality (COPQ)AutoCADCareer ManagementCertified Lead AuditorChatGPTCivil EngineeringCollaborative Problem SolvingCommunicationConstructionConstruction EngineeringContinuous Improvement (CI)Decision-Making

About

I am a Senior Civil Quality Engineer with over 11 years of comprehensive experience in quality assurance and quality control across infrastructure, road, Steel structure and building projects in the GCC region. My background includes managing QA/QC operations, aligning with international standards (ISO 9001, ISO 45001) and local authority requirements (SBC, SEVEN Spec's and Ashghal). Skilled in developing and executing inspection test plans (ITPs), root cause analysis (RCA), materials approvals (MARs), method statements, NCR close-outs, and liaising directly with clients, consultants, and PMCs. My recent experience includes leading QA/QC documentation, audit preparedness, and handover processes for fast-track and mega-scale projects. I am certified as an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor (IRCA), with strong command of QA/QC workflows under consultant/PMC environments like CEG, Parsons, WSP &ATKINS. Actively seeking a QA/QC Lead or QA/QC Engineer (Main Contractor/Consultant/PMC) position where I can contribute technical excellence, quality compliance, and leadership to high-profile projects across the GCC.

Experience

11 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 9 mos
Average Tenure
9 mos
Current Experience

Dorsch global

Quality Engineer

Sep 2025Present · 9 mos · Doha, Qatar

Hexagon

QA/QC Lead

Feb 2025Sep 2025 · 7 mos · Al Khobar - KSA · On-site

  • Project Base: Programme 3 - Al KHOBAR Entertainment Development Project ta’awon
  • CSC: ATKINS | PMC: WSP | Client: Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN)
  • Development and implementation of a project-wide Quality Management System (QMS) and
  • Project Quality Plan (PQP), ensuring alignment with ISO standards and industry best practices.
  • Directed internal, supplier, and subcontractor audits, producing comprehensive audit reports and
  • driving timely closure of non-conformities through risk-based corrective actions.
  • Established and monitored Quality KPIs and implemented a performance management framework
  • to track trends, enhance quality outputs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Led Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using the 6M Ishikawa method to resolve recurring issues and
  • strengthen quality control processes across all construction phases.
  • Ensured compliance with ITPs and contractual specifications through active site inspections, test
  • verifications, and collaborative issue resolution with contractors, consultants, and the QA/QC team.
  • related issues promptly.
  • Proficient in using the project management interface Aconex for the Quality related documents
  • submission and reviewing.
  • Practiced with international codes like ACI, IBC as well as SBC’s etc.
  • Collaborate with MEP to complete the clearance at site to proceed with the civil activities.
  • Preparation and submission of material submittals as per approved procurement schedule through
  • Aconex.
  • Organize and conduct Kick off meeting prior to start any new activity at site.
  • Organize and conduct quality minutes of meeting on weekly basis to discuss the quality related
  • concerns.
  • Assign tasks to the quality team as per 4-week construction look ahead schedule.
  • Ensure all the quality related testing and inspection are conducted as per approved ITP.
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Al darwish engineering w.l.l.

2 roles

Sr. Civil QA/QC Engineer

Promoted

Jul 2023Dec 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Doha, Qatar · Hybrid

  • Project base : Roads and Infrastructure in Al Ebb and Leabaib - Package 03
  • Consultant : KEO
  • Client : ASHGHAL/PWA
  • Develop and maintain 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.
  • Ensure compliance of As-Built records as per approved ITPs.
  • Conduct supply chain QC compliance checks both on-site and off-site as required.
  • Monitor Concrete material temperatures, sample handling, curing, storage, and testing.
  • Develop and implement a Quality Performance Management Framework to measure and enhance
  • project quality.
  • Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate quality performance, identify
  • trends, and drive improvements.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders to align quality initiatives with
  • strategic goals.
  • Manage interface coordination by maintaining effective communication between different project
  • teams and stakeholders.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven insights and emerging technologies.
  • Conduct QMS indoctrination, orientation, and awareness sessions.
  • Identify gaps in existing processes and procedures and suggest opportunities for improvement.
  • 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 Manuals, Quality
  • Plans, ITPs, and audit schedules, and evaluate their quality system capabilities and controls.
  • Lead/facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) by 6M Ishikawa method.
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Civil QA/QC Engineer/Inspector

Sep 2018Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Doha, Qatar · On-site

  • (1)Project base : Road &Infrastructure in Al Egda, Al Heedan &Al khor project(P-01)
  • Consultant : CDM Smith
  • Client : ASHGHAL/PWA
  • Project Description : The project near Al Bayt Stadium included 19 km of roads, 38 km of pedestrian and cycle tracks, and extensive utilities, including foul sewer, drainage, TSE, and potable water networks.
  • (2) Project base : Interim Improvement of Main Roads in Al Nasr area
  • Consultant : ITAL Consultant
  • Client : ASHGHAL/PWA
  • Project Description : Scope including road works, surface water, foul sewer, TSE, dry &wet utilities.
  • 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, raise
  • 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 utility installations, including foul sewer, surface water, electrical systems,
  • potable water, ITS, QNBN, telecom networks, streetlights, and traffic signals
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Infraroad trading & contracting llc

QAQC Engineer

Mar 2021Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Doha, Qatar · Hybrid

  • Project base : Roads and Infrastructure in Al Kharaitiyat and Izghawa Phase 1 - Package 02
  • Consultant : CEG
  • Client : ASHGHAL/PWA
  • Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC plans, procedures, and guidelines for roads, and
  • infrastructure projects.
  • Led material testing operations for major infrastructure projects, ensuring 100% compliance with
  • QCS-2014 requirements.
  • Witness and verify laboratory tests such as Proctor Compaction Test, California Bearing Ratio (CBR),
  • Sieve Analysis, Atterberg Limits, Marshall Stability Test for Asphalt, and Concrete Compressive
  • Strength Test.
  • Maintain material sampling and testing logs, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with
  • project requirements.
  • Inspect hydrostatic pressure tests, air tests, and gravity flow tests for wet utilities to ensure pipeline
  • integrity. Monitor duct bank installation and cable pulling for dry utilities, ensuring proper spacing,
  • conduit protection, and cable identification.
  • Identify, document, and resolve non-conformities (NCRs), implementing corrective and preventive
  • actions.
  • Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and third-party testing labs to address quality-related
  • issues.
  • Maintain and submit QA/QC records, reports, and documentation, including test results and NCR
  • closeouts.
  • Conduct internal audits for subcontractors and suppliers, preparing audit reports for compliance
  • assessment.
  • Review and approve material submittals, including test certificates, compliance statements, and
  • technical data sheets.
  • Coordinate with consultant to facilitate material approvals.
  • Ensure proper documentation of all materials, including Material Approval Requests (MARs) and
  • Method Statements.
  • Develop and submit weekly and monthly quality reports, along with QA/QC presentations.
  • for quality assurance.
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Al seal contracting & trading co.

Civil QA/QC Engineer

Jun 2016Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Lusail, Qatar · On-site

  • Analyzes Project Execution and Contracting Strategies to Develops and Implements the Project Optimum Execution Strategy to achieve project objectives successfully in line with EHSS policy and assures awareness and compliance of QCS Regulations.
  • Involves control & monitor all activities related to QMS(Quality management system) and carry at internal audit at site as scheduled in PQP(Project quality plan)
  • Coordinate with the consultant’s representative and Site In-charge for inspection and meeting about quality problems including the closure of Non-Compliance Report.
  • Responsible for the quality and workmanship of every activity, thorough knowledge of all phases of engineering construction relating to Civil, Architectural and Structural discipline interfacing the multidisciplinary operations.
  • Taking care of QA/QC documents of the entire project including certificates, calibration, test results, inspection requests, non-compliance reports and site instruction/observations, permanent materials delivered and other QA/QC documents. Responsible for the closure of Non-conformance, NCR and Site Instruction, SI.
  • Ensure Implementation &Execution of works are undertaking as per IFC drawings &shop drawings and check compliance with project specification and QCS regulations.
  • Perform all daily inspection and test of the scope and character necessary to achieve the quality of construction required in the drawings and specifications of all works under the contract.
  • Carry out inspection and checking for all quality related procedures in the site and ensures activity at site are as per approved method statement.
  • Conducting and participation of pre-inspection meetings with client and Vendors and formulating the ways of inspection at par with the approved inspection test plan (ITP)
  • Raise WIR (Inspection requests) for the consultant’s approval concerned to the different work activities in site.
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Crescent contractors private limited

Junior Site Engineer

May 2014Nov 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos · Malappuram, Kerala, India

  • 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.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to assess progress and quality of work.
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Education

Cochin University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Civil Engineering

Jan 2010Jan 2014

Goverment Higher Secondary School Cherpulassery

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