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HENSEL PHELPS · 3 days ago

Lead Quality Control Engineer - Mechanical & Plumbing

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $300K/yr

5+ years exp

Hensel Phelps specializes in building development and construction services, and they are seeking a Lead Quality Control Engineer for Mechanical and Plumbing. This role is responsible for ensuring quality and code compliance during the implementation of mechanical and plumbing systems on construction projects, requiring daily engagement and thorough documentation to maintain standards.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Interface daily with plumbing and mechanical trade partners, the owner’s inspection staff, and applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure all work complies with the project’s contract documents, specifications, and applicable codes and standards

Conduct daily on-site pre-inspections of mechanical and plumbing work scopes to verify that installation and testing requirements are being met in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes through to completion

Collaborate with mechanical and plumbing trade partners to actively participate in issue resolution, ensuring timely identification, communication, and closure of field-related challenges to maintain project schedule and quality standards

Proactively identify field issues related to mechanical and plumbing systems and track all deficiencies noted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Verify that all corrective actions have been completed through direct field verification and maintain thorough documentation of issue resolution and compliance

Participate actively in all phases of mechanical and plumbing system implementation, including startup, material verification, full installation, system testing, and inspection processes. Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the contract documents, project specifications, and all applicable codes and standards through completion of their scope of work

Provide daily reports to the Quality Control Manager detailing inspection activities, issue tracking and resolution status, coordination activities with trade partners and AHJs, and overall compliance with contract documents, project specifications, and applicable codes

Support and participate in shop fabrication and inspection visits as necessary to ensure that mechanical and plumbing systems are fabricated in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes prior to installation

Participate in the start-up, final testing and commissioning of the mechanical and plumbing systems

Participate in the start-up and implementation of the six-step quality control/safety process for the mechanical and plumbing scope of work. This includes the start-up and implementation of the site-specific quality program to include the quality control plan, quality process log, test register and quality point files. Participate in the weekly QC meetings and trade partner foreman meeting as directed by the QC Manager

Assist with the development of the preparatory meeting agendas and participate in the preparatory meeting prior to the start of the mechanical and plumbing definable feature of work. Review and maintain the project quality process log (QPL)

Interface directly with owner's quality assurance and management on all quality-related issues

Review and participate in all mechanical and plumbing initial and follow-up inspection reports, and close-in inspection results

Be fully aware of the contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes

Receive trade partner test and inspection requests and produce a coordinated test and inspection schedule

Document and submit a daily report of quality control activity for the mechanical and plumbing scope of work

Audit the mechanical and plumbing scope of work trade partner quality control procedures. Report chronic problems with trade partner work or quality control programs to upper management

Participate in the selection process for outside testing contractors and verify adherence to testing standards, frequency and documentation. Coordinate third party testing agency activities with Hensel Phelps and the mechanical and plumbing scope of work trade partners. Coordinate and schedule for source inspections

Qualification

Quality ControlMechanical Systems InspectionPlumbing Systems InspectionMechanical EngineeringConstruction ManagementPrologPrimaveraAutoCADValid Driver’s LicenseMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication Skills

Required

A 4-year degree in architecture or construction management, Mechanical Engineering, or similar experience in a related position

Minimum of 5 years' experience in Quality Control, installation, and inspection of mechanical and plumbing systems on large commercial construction projects

Must be technically experienced and capable of understanding specifications, standards, and code requirements related to mechanical and plumbing disciplines

Valid Driver's License

Strong communication skills

Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoCAD

Benefits

Company paid medical insurance

Life insurance

Accidental death & dismemberment

Long-term disability

401(K) retirement plan

Health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance

Paid time off beginning upon hire

Annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance

Company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy

Vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies

Cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment)

Company

HENSEL PHELPS

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Hensel Phelps Construction is a general contractor with a range of projects including construction and renovation.

Founded in 1937

Greeley, Colorado, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.henselphelps.com/

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