Quality Assurance Manager

Gaga Muller is a Project Management Consultancy with specific divisions focused on providing Project Management, Cost Management, and Digital services to owner organization within the construction industry.

With a proven track record working alongside global technology leaders and data center developers, we combine local expertise with global standards to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.

At Gaga Muller, we empower people and organizations to build with data.

Role

Description:

We are looking for a Mechanical QA/QC Manager to join Gaga Muller. You will collaborate with experienced, diverse, and passionate teams, fostering a strong social dynamic and collective sense of achievement. This role offers you extensive industry exposure, helping you broaden your skills, open doors to new opportunities, and expand your perspective. We are committed to empowering you, providing real responsibility, and supporting your career growth through mentorship from industry leaders and the tools you need to succeed.

You will also contribute to shaping our business strategy as we continue to grow. At Gaga Muller, building lasting, trusted relationships with our teams and clients is at the core of what we do.

With a market-leading client base and the opportunity to take the lead on strategic commissions and high-profile projects, this is an exciting time to join the business unit and grow a career with Gaga Muller.

The Opportunity

Gaga Muller is supporting the delivery of a 300MW hyperscale data center development in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

As the Mechanical QA/QC Manager
, you will lead all the mechanical quality assurance and quality control activities associated with the construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover of piping systems, mechanical equipment, chilled water infrastructure, HVAC systems, and related mission-critical mechanical installations across this 300MW hyperscale data center development.

Working closely with Project Directors, Construction Managers, Mechanical Contractors, Design Teams, Commissioning Teams, and Client Representatives, you will oversee inspections, testing procedures, quality documentation, non-conformance management, and turnover activities throughout the project lifecycle.

This role provides the opportunity to play a key leadership position on one of Canada's largest mission-critical developments, helping drive mechanical quality excellence from construction through commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

1. Mechanical QA/QC Delivery & Assurance

• Lead the implementation of mechanical quality assurance and quality control processes across all phases of the project.
• Review and monitor contractor compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, commissioning procedures, and quality documentation.
• Oversee quality inspections for mechanical installations, including HVAC systems, chilled water systems, piping networks, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, and associated equipment.
• Verify construction activities are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, client standards, and applicable codes.
• Monitor contractor quality performance throughout procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Identify quality risks and proactively drive corrective actions to prevent rework and schedule impacts.
• Support development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project quality performance.

2. Inspections, Testing & Commissioning Support

• Coordinate and witness mechanical inspections, equipment testing, pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, balancing, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all mechanical systems achieve required quality standards prior to pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Review turnover packages, test reports, commissioning documentation, and quality records for completeness and accuracy.
• Support commissioning teams to ensure seamless transition from construction to operational readiness.
• Verify punch list, deficiency, and closeout activities are completed in accordance with client expectations.

3. Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Construction Managers, Mechanical Contractors, Design Consultants, Commissioning Teams, and Client Representatives.
• Participate in quality meetings, site walks, inspections, audits, and project reviews.
• Provide technical quality guidance to project teams and…