Construction Manager-Quality Control - Mechanical

Role:
Construction Manager-Quality Control - Mechanical

Location:

New Albany, OH
Duration:
Full time Permanent

Job Overview

The Construction Manager-Quality Control | Mechanical is responsible for overseeing and executing quality assurance and quality control activities for all mechanical systems on a hyperscale data center construction project. This role ensures mechanical installations meet contract documents, project specifications, applicable codes, and hyperscale owner standards, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical reliability, maintainability, and commissioning readiness.

The Construction Manager-Quality Control | Mechanical works closely with the QA/QC Manager, Superintendents, MEP teams, commissioning agents, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure first-time quality execution and a zero-defect turnover of mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Mechanical Quality Leadership

• Serve as the primary field representative for mechanical quality on assigned scopes or areas.

• Promote and enforce a disciplined, quality-focused culture across mechanical subcontractors.

• Support QA/QC Manager in implementing project-wide quality standards specific to mechanical systems.

Mechanical QA/QC Planning

• Support development and execution of the project-specific Quality Management Plan for mechanical scopes.

• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and method statements for compliance.

• Participate in constructability reviews, coordination meetings, and pre-installation planning.

• Ensure mechanical quality requirements align with owner standards and commissioning criteria.

Inspections & Field Execution

• Perform and document inspections for mechanical systems, including but not limited to:

o Chilled water, condenser water, and heating hot water systems

o HVAC equipment (CRAHs, CRACs, AHUs, exhaust systems)

o Pumps, piping, valves, supports, insulation, and vibration isolation

o Mechanical equipment pads, anchorage, housekeeping, and labeling

• Verify installations comply with approved submittals, drawings, manufacturer requirements, and codes.

• Monitor installation methods and workmanship to prevent defects and rework.

Testing, Commissioning & System Readiness

• Witness and document mechanical testing activities, including pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, and pre-functional checks.

• Coordinate with commissioning teams to support system readiness, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover.

• Ensure deficiencies are identified early and resolved prior to commissioning milestones.

Nonconformance & Corrective Action Management

• Identify, document, and track mechanical nonconformances (NCRs) through closure.

• Coordinate corrective actions with subcontractors and verify satisfactory resolution.

• Analyze trends in defects and recommend corrective or preventive measures.

Trade & Cross-Discipline Coordination

• Work closely with mechanical subcontractors to communicate quality expectations and resolve field issues.

• Coordinate with Electrical, Fire Protection, Structural, and Architectural teams to ensure proper system interfaces.

• Collaborate with Safety, Commissioning, and VDC/BIM teams to support coordinated system delivery.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate mechanical quality records, including:

o Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)

o Inspection reports and test documentation

o Deficiency logs and corrective action tracking

• Utilize project management platforms such as Procore, BIM 360, and Bluebeam
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• Provide regular quality status updates to the QA/QC Manager and project leadership.

Project Closeout & Turnover

• Support preparation of mechanical closeout documentation, including O&M manuals and test records.

• Verify mechanical systems meet quality and documentation requirements prior to owner turnover.

• Assist with final inspections and turnover readiness reviews.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the QA/QC Manager or Project Leadership.

Core Competencies & Behavioral Expectations
• Quality Mindset: Uncompromising focus on mechanical system quality and reliability.
• Communication: Clear, direct communication with field…