Mechanical and Electrical Quality Assistant Project Manager

W G Yates & Sons Construction; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction seeks an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Quality Assistant Project Manager to join our on-site team at Fort Hood, TX on a full-time federal project. The role focuses on QC for MEP systems, reporting to the QC Manager, and ensuring compliance with contract, design, and federal standards.

The ideal candidate has a Texas PE license and 2 years in mechanical or electrical QC, or 5 years of field supervision in MEP.

Qualifications

• Graduate Mechanical Engineer with Texas PE and 2 years of experience.
• Graduate Electrical Engineer with Texas PE and 2 years of related experience.
• 5 years of field supervision experience in mechanical/electrical features (alternative)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated QC Specialist for MEP construction activities per the project QC Plan.
• On-site daily inspections and support the QC Manager.
• Perform the Three Phases of Control for all MEP definable features of work: Preparatory, Initial, Follow-Up inspections.
• Review MEP plans, specs and submittals for compliance with project requirements.
• Document inspections, deficiencies, and corrective actions for continuous quality oversight.
• Participate in QC meetings and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Ensure each MEP feature meets government acceptance criteria.
• Assist with training events, QC documentation, and Critical System Acceptance inspections by Government.
• Function as an extension of the QC Manager to maintain quality across all MEP scopes.

Skills

QA/QC

On-site oversight

Documentation

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Mechanical and Electrical Quality Assistant Project Manager

Position: Mechanical and Electrical Quality Assistant Project Manager
Project Type: Federal
Location: Fort Hood, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced MEP Quality Control (QC) Specialist to support a federal government construction project. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems meet contract requirements, design specifications, and federal standards.
The QC Specialist will work directly on the project site, assisting and reporting to the QC Manager. This position is dedicated solely to quality control functions and cannot perform any production duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated QC Specialist for MEP construction activities as defined by the project’s QC Plan.
• Be physically present on-site daily to conduct QC inspections and support the QC Manager.
• Perform the Three Phases of Control for all MEP definable features of work:
• Preparatory Phase Meetings
• Initial Phase Inspections
• Follow-Up Inspections
• Review MEP plans, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance with all project requirements.
• Document inspections, deficiencies, and corrective actions to maintain continuous quality oversight.
• Participate in QC meetings and coordination sessions with project stakeholders.
• Ensure each MEP definable feature of work (DFOW) meets government acceptance criteria.
• Assist with training events, QC documentation, and support Critical System Acceptance inspections conducted by the Government.
• Function as an extension of the QC Manager, maintaining rigorous quality standards across all MEP scopes.

Required Qualifications & Experience
Mechanical Requirements

• Graduate Mechanical Engineer with a professional engineer registration in the state of Texas and 2 years of experience

or

• 5 years of experience supervising mechanical features of work in the field with a construction company

Electrical Requirements

• Graduate Electrical Engineer with a professional engineer registration in the state of Texas and 2 years of related experience

or

• 5 years of experience supervising electrical features of work in the field with a construction company

Additional Requirements

• Must be employed directly by the general contractor (not a subcontractor or supplier).
• Must be qualified to perform quality control activities across Mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Must have strong documentation, communication, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience working on government, military, DoD, or USACE projects is highly preferred.

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools / equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs).?? Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.?

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.