On-Site Piping Installation QA/QC Specialist

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Charlotte is seeking an Installation QAQC Specialist to ensure high standards of installation quality. This role involves conducting inspections, providing guidance to project teams, and maintaining quality metrics within a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of mechanical piping experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills. Join us to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement in our projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years of mechanical piping experience.
• 5 years in the construction industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to quality standards during installations.
• Conduct regular inspections and provide feedback.
• Develop and implement QA plans and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical piping experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Introduction

McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.

Overview

As an Installation QAQC Specialist, you will serve as a key quality resource at the division level, supporting project managers and foremen to ensure the highest standards of installation quality. Your primary responsibilities will include acting as the division’s quality expert, providing guidance and support to project managers and foremen, conducting regular site visits upon request to monitor and inspect ongoing installations, and performing detailed inspections of initial installations to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. Additionally, you will develop and foster a culture of quality within installation crews through training, mentorship, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintaining accurate records of inspections, findings, and corrective actions, and reporting on quality metrics to senior management will also be essential aspects of your role. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of installation quality.

Responsibilities

• Participates in BIM coordination of mechanical systems. Provides constructability feedback, virtual QAQC, and answers related questions
• Reviews contract drawings and shop drawings with the construction foreman throughout the planning phase to ensure our plan aligns with the installation strategy.
• Ensure the installation strategy complies with project requirements.
• Create comprehensive QA plans that outline quality standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, company policies, and client requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, tests, and quality assessments using company technology solutions.
• Prepare and distribute QA/QC reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Work with project teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Inspect mechanical installations to ensure adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
• Provide guidance and support to installation teams to achieve high-quality workmanship.
• Provide training sessions for project managers, foremen, and installation teams on best practices for mechanical installations.
• Offer hands-on guidance and support during the installation process.
• Develop and share Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for mechanical installations.
• Ensure all team members are familiar with and adhere to these procedures.
• Participate in project Quality Risk Assessment meetings to provide input on quality-related issues.
• Help project managers and foremen identify potential quality risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Establish quality checkpoints at critical stages of the project to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify adherence to quality plans and standards.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing quality enhancements.
• Support project teams in building piping testing and fill and flush plans.
• Visit ongoing projects to check the quality of installation and support the project field team to work through the means to resolve any quality issues identified.
• Work with Project Managers to align cost codes with a constructability plan

Requirements

• 5 years of mechanical piping experience
• At least five years in the construction industry
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with prefabrication and batching

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABLILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Must be able to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
• Must have the ability to work on multiple tasks at any one time while maintaining high-quality standards
• Be able to define own role, take on responsibilities, make decisions quickly, and manage priorities with minimal guidance
• Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Ability to work well as part of a team

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment with frequent exposure to construction work sites
• Capable of using a ladder
• Limited exposure to physical risk