S. Suresh Kumar
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Detail-oriented Civil Engineering professional with expertise in QA/QC inspection, material testing, and site execution across oil & gas, infrastructure, and construction projects. Conducts inspections, verifies materials, and ensures compliance with project specifications, maintaining accurate documentation. Coordinates effectively with clients, contractors, and consultants to resolve quality issues and support project progress.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
QA/QC Inspector
GK Global Contracting SP LLC
Abu Dhabi
01.2025 - Current
- Project: Replacement 30-inch crude oil header and 16-inch relief header support foundation- DAS Island
- Coordinated with client representatives for inspections, clearances, and final acceptance.
- Ensured strict adherence to HSE requirements and company quality management systems.
- Inspection of tower foundation works (pad & chimney / pile foundation)
- Supervision of excavation, PCC, RCC, and backfilling
- Coordination for survey and alignment verification
- Ensuring compliance with ITP and quality procedures
- Material inspection and approval process
- Performed material verification, welding inspection, fit-up checks, and dimensional checks as per approved drawings.
- Performed coating, painting, and surface preparation inspections, ensuring correct DFT and surface profile.
- Verified as-built documentation and assisted in preparing final handover dossiers.
SITE ENGINEER AND QUALITY CONTROL
MS Constructions
Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Project: SITE ENGINEER AND QUALITY CONTROL - HIGHWAY ROADS AND BRIDGE WORK
- Site Engineers interpret designs and drawings, guide construction activities.
- Quality control procedures, conduct inspections, and ensure adherence to standards and specifications.
- Document maintain detailed records of construction activities, progress reports, and material inventories.
- Assisted in inspection of civil works for transmission line structures
- Maintained site records and daily quality reports
- Supported material testing and documentation
- Maintain records of quality control inspections, test results and measures are effectively implemented and monitored
Quality Inspection & Testing
AL Hoty-Stanger Independent Testing Laboratory
Abu Dhabi
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Project: Hail and Ghasha Artificial Island Construction
- Scope: Ground improvement works like Controlled Stiffness Column, Dynamic Compaction works, Reclamation and Dredging related works, Quay walls Construction, ECW, Causeway
- Planning and execution of construction in coordination with contractors
- Prepares daily, weekly and monthly reports of the work progress
- Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with drawings and specifications
- Review material submittals and method statements
- Monitor concrete works, reinforcement, and finishing activities
- Prepare inspection requests (IR) and coordinate with consultants
- Maintain QA/QC documentation and reports
- Handle NCRs and corrective actions
- Experience in Handling QA/QC Documents Including Certificates, Calibration, Test Results, Inspection Requests, Checklists, Non-Conformance Report and Other QA/QC Documents.
- Reporting to Quality Manager on daily basis and updating of allocated activities
- Review and/or document Field Change activities. Including investigation, presentation of observations and findings, and reporting.
- Provide direction in implementing Incoming Inspection plans, First Article Inspection, In- Process and Final Product Inspection, Sampling Plans, inspection and test acceptance criteria.
- Proper Coordination of Quality Inspection on Site, Standing in gap as Intermediary between Client QC Engineer and Contractor.
- Conducting and preparing reports on the following as per ASTM, AASHTO and BS.
- Calculate the volume of (concrete, shutter and other materials) required to cast the structural members as per the site plan and executed within the day.
CIVIL SITE ENGINEER FOR CAPGEMINI IT COMPANY, MUMBAI & OZONE GROUPS
VELAN INFRA PROJECTS PVT LTD
Chennai
01.2016 - 01.2018
- PROJECT PLANNING AND COORDINATION:
- Spearheaded comprehensive project planning initiatives, including defining project scope, objectives, and timelines to ensure seamless execution.
- Orchestrated effective coordination among cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
- EXECUTION OF SITE ACTIVITIES:
- Conduct inspection of tower foundation excavation, formwork, reinforcement, and concreting
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and quality standards
- Review and approve material submittals (cement, aggregates, rebar, etc.)
- Perform slump test, cube test, and soil compaction tests
- Coordinate with consultants for inspection approvals (IRs)
- Maintain QA/QC documentation (ITP, checklists, reports)
- Issue and close NCRs with corrective actions
- Monitor backfilling and compaction for tower foundations
- Led and executed on-site activities, overseeing the implementation of construction plans and ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with site teams to address challenges promptly and maintain project momentum.
- MATERIALS AND LABOR PLANNING:
- Strategically planned and managed day-to-day material and labor requirements, optimizing resource allocation for increased efficiency.
- Implemented cost-effective measures to minimize resource wastage and enhance project profitability.
- QUALITY ASSURANCE IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
- Conducted rigorous quality checks on all construction activities, enforcing adherence to industry standards and project specifications.
- Implemented corrective actions to address deviations, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- WEEKLY LABOR BILL PREPARATION:
- Systematically prepared and analyzed weekly labor bills, documenting accurate records of labor hours and associated costs.
- Streamlined billing processes for enhanced financial transparency and accountability.
- CLIENT AND CONSULTANT COORDINATION:
- Fostered effective communication and collaboration with clients and consultants to align project objectives with stakeholder expectations.
- Addressed client concerns promptly, maintaining a positive and proactive approach to client relationships
- Managed on-site construction activities to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
- Surveyed sites, collected measurements and assessed project conditions.
- Supervised contractor Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC).
Education
Bachelor’s - Civil Engineering
S.Veerasamy Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology
01.2015
Skills
- QA/QC Procedures & Documentation
- Transmission Line Tower Foundations
- Soil Testing & Compaction Control
- Concrete Inspection & Testing
- Reinforcement Inspection
- Excavation & Backfilling Works
- Inspection Requests (IR) & MIR Approval
- NCR & Corrective Actions
- Method Statements & ITP (Inspection Test Plan)
- Standards: ASTM, ACI, BS, IEC
- HSE Compliance
- Materials testing techniques
- Inspection reporting
- Customer relations
- Decision making
- Time-management
- Strong time management
- Material inspection
- Team Leadership
Languages
Tamil
English
Malayalam
Hindi
Personal Information
Passport Number: C6211621
Interests
- Books Reading
- Travelling
- Playing Cricket
- Music
Description
I hereby declare that the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
Timeline
QA/QC Inspector
GK Global Contracting SP LLC
01.2025 - Current
SITE ENGINEER AND QUALITY CONTROL
MS Constructions
01.2024 - 01.2025
Quality Inspection & Testing
AL Hoty-Stanger Independent Testing Laboratory
01.2019 - 01.2023
CIVIL SITE ENGINEER FOR CAPGEMINI IT COMPANY, MUMBAI & OZONE GROUPS
VELAN INFRA PROJECTS PVT LTD
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor’s - Civil Engineering
S.Veerasamy Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology