Mechanical and Electrical Quality Assistant Project Manager

Yates Construction; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction is seeking an experienced MEP Quality Control Specialist to support a federal government construction project at Fort Hood, TX. This full-time role focuses on ensuring all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems meet contract requirements and federal standards.

The QC Specialist reports to the QC Manager and works on site, overseeing the Three Phases of Control for MEP features and coordinating with project stakeholders to maintain strict quality

Qualifications

• PE license in TX required for mechanical or electrical roles.
• Experience on government/DoD/USACE projects is highly preferred.
• 2 years of experience with mechanical or electrical features or 5 years supervision.

Responsibilities

• Act as QC Specialist for MEP activities per the project's QC Plan.
• Be on-site daily to perform QC inspections and support the QC Manager.
• Execute the Three Phases of Control for all MEP definable features of work.
• Review plans, specifications, and submittals for compliance with contract requirements.
• Document inspections, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Participate in QC meetings and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Ensure all DFOW meet government acceptance criteria.
• Assist with training and Critical System Acceptance inspections.

Skills

Quality control

On-site inspections

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Professional Engineer license (TX)

Job description

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

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.