2.1 Responsibility
Management has the responsibility to define and document its policy and objectives for, and commitment to quality. Management will ensure that its policy is understood, implemented and maintained at all levels of the organization.
All employees have the responsibility and authority for implementation of established QA/QC activities. Resolution of conflicts in QA/QC policies shall flow through the organizational chain of command as follows:
1. Field Employees
2. General Foreman
3. Project QA/QC Manager
4. Project Manager
5. Quality Control Manager
6. General Manager
It is the responsibility of any employee that manages, performs or verifies work affecting quality to:
a. Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of work or service non- conformity;
b. Identify and record any quality problems;
c. Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels;
d. Verify the implementation of solutions;
e. Control further processing, delivery or installation of non-conforming work until
the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
2.2 Allocation of Resources and Personnel
Management shall identify in-house requirements and provide adequate resources and trained personnel as needed to support required QA/QC verification activities.
Verification activities shall include inspection, testing and monitoring of the construction/installation processes and audits of the quality systems. These activities shall be carried out by personnel independent of those having direct responsibility for the project being
executed.
2.3 Management Review
The established QA/QC policies and procedures shall be reviewed at appropriate intervals by management to ensure continuing suitability and effectiveness. These reviews will include assessment of the results of internal audits and shall assess overall conformance to client’s requirements and expectations. Records of such reviews and audits shall be maintained.
Cconstruction Quality Assurance team
The CQA team will solely participate in the quality assurance function and will not be involved in any other aspect of the construction effort. This team will, however posses all of the credentials, capabilities and experience of an independent design / construction oversight team. The duties and responsibilities of each position are described below. On individual or entity may perform multiple CQA responsibilities.
Project Engineer
The project engineer is responsible for overall implementation and management of the CQA/QC plan and will supervise the preparation of the construction certification report.
The project engineer will be independent of the construction contractor but directly accountable for the successful completion of the work. The duties and responsibilities of the Project Engineer include the following:
⇨ Review and approve shop drawings.
⇨ Provide support to the CQA Manager in interpreting the meaning and intent of the construction plans and specifications and in the performance and supervision of the CQA testing program.
⇨ Provide consultation and technical support.
⇨ Identify as appropriate and in-coordination with the CQA manager, discrepancies or deficiencies in project work. Any deficiencies deemed by the Project Engineer to require immediate attention will be report immediately.
⇨ Review and evaluate change orders proposed by the contractor, owner, designer or CQA team. All change orders will require a signature indicating approval from all above referenced parties.
⇨ Provide other technical support as required.
CQA Manager
The CQA manager will be assigned to the site on a full-time basis and will report directly to the Project Engineer. The duties and responsibilities of the CQA Manager include the following:
⇨ Perform and oversee all CQA testing activities.
⇨ Coordinate CQA activities with the Construction Manager and the Project Engineer.
⇨ Review contractor invoices and recommend payment schedule to the Project Engineer.
⇨ Maintain copies of all CQA and CQC testing results and certifications.
⇨ Prepare and distribute weekly construction reports to the Project Engineer.
⇨ Provide input on the construction certification report.
The general purpose of the CQA Manager is to ensure that the contractor provides a full, complete, and properly constructed product in accordance with all plans and specifications.
The primary duties of the CQA Manager are to verify that all QA and QC tests required under the construction contract are performed and assure that all installed equipment and
materials have passed the required tests. The CQA manager will complete material and equipment tests and maintain reports of testing results any failures and any corrective
actions employed to obtain acceptable test results. All test data, reporting data and contractor submission will be included in the construction certification report. The CQA
manager shall be permitted to suspend construction activities under conditions such as inclement weather where they believe the integrity of its components will be compromised.
Field CQA Inspectors
Field CQA Inspectors will report directly to the CQA Manager and will be present during all major construction activities. The duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:
⇨ Visually inspect materials imported to the site for conformance with contract specifications and for variations from tests completed prior to the materials being delivered to the site.
⇨ Observe and record observations regarding the storage and handling of equipment and materials.
⇨ Independently verify quantity calculations.
⇨ Prepare daily reports documenting all contractor activities.
⇨ Assist with the preparation of “as built drawings.
Construction Quality Control team
Key positions in the construction contractor’s CQC team will be declined in the construction contract: e.g., Contractor Superintendent, Contractor CQC Manager, etc. Other CQC positions and responsibilities will be assigned at the discretion of the procured contractor. The construction contractor’s CQC team will be subject to the review and approval of the CQA Manager before site mobilization is authorized. Team members may be employed directly by the contractor, or as subcontracted firms or individuals. One individual or entity may perform multiple CQC responsibilities. The CQC team will consist of the following positions, or equivalent:
Contractor Superintendent
The Construction Contractor Superintendent will have Overall responsibility for implementing the CQC program, including appointment of a CQC Manager, and providing daily construction reports documenting testing and construction activities. The daily reports will be provided to the CQA Manager may not be the Construction Contractor Superintendent and must be approved by the Project Engineer.
CQC Manager –
The CQC Manager will be responsible for overseeing all quality control testing performed by the contractor and providing contractor certification reports to the CQA Manager. Other related duties will include coordinating shop drawing submittals, providing required samples, and coordinating work and testing with the CQA Manager. The CQC Manager will provide daily construction reports which document all testing and describe construction Contractor Superintendent and a copy provided to the CQA Manager. The CQC Manager will report directly to the construction Contractor Superintendent.
Field CQC Inspectors
Field CQC Inspectors will report directly to the CQC Manager and will be present during all major construction activities. The duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:
⇨ Visually inspect materials imported to the site for conformance with contract specifications and for variations from tests completed prior to the materials being delivered to the site.
⇨ Observe and record observations regarding the storage and handling of equipment and materials.
⇨ Prepare daily reports documenting all contractor activities.
⇨ Assist with the preparation of “as –built” drawings.