About the role
The M&E QA/QC Manager leads the site quality team to ensure all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) installations, testing, and commissioning activities comply with project specifications, approved drawings, local statutory regulations, and international standards (such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001). This role acts as the primary quality liaison between the main contractor, engineering teams, subcontractors, clients, and regulatory authorities.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Project Quality Plan (PQP), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Quality Management System (QMS) manuals
- Review and approve contractor/subcontractor method statements, material submittals, shop drawings, and quality dossiers
- Oversee mechanical installations including piping fit-up, welding, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), hydrotesting, flushing, and mechanical completion
- Monitor HVAC ductwork, equipment alignment, vibration testing, and mechanical system walkdowns
- Monitor installations of switchgear, transformers, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), generators, UPS/DC systems, cabling, and earthing/grounding networks
- Coordinate and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), insulation resistance (IR) tests, continuity/polarity checks, and pre-energization functional tests
- Conduct daily site inspections, monitor Request for Inspection (RFI) / Work Inspection Request (WIR) sign-offs, and enforce hold/witness points
- Perform internal and subcontractor quality audits, tracking corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), punch lists, root-cause investigations, and defect rectification closures
- Oversee pre-commissioning, system turnover packages, as-built quality records, and client handover documentation
About you
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years of total construction experience, with at least 5 years specializing in M&E QA/QC management on large-scale projects (e.g., data centers, industrial plants, or energy infrastructure)
- Deep familiarity with Low Voltage (LV), Medium Voltage (MV), and High Voltage (HV) electrical standards
- Strong grasp of mechanical piping, welding codes, NDT protocols, and pressure testing
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Lead Auditor certifications are an advantage
- Strong leadership, root-cause analysis, cross-functional communication, and site-based stakeholder management