QA/QC Manager

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc. (AZ); Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking a QA/QC Manager to lead quality control on mechanical construction projects. You will ensure compliance with codes, project specs, and safety standards, while coordinating with inspectors and clients.

The role calls for a degree in welding or mechanical engineering, 3–5 years welding QC experience, and AWS CWI certification. Strong documentation and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Welding Tech or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in HVAC or piping systems.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• 3–5 years of welding QC experience in construction.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, ASME IX, API 1104.
• Familiarity with NDT methods (RT, UT, MT, PT).
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Additional certifications (e.g., NDT Level II, ASQ).

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain comprehensive quality program.
• Develop and manage welding QC plans and documentation
• Review WPS, PQR, and WPQ
• Coordinate with third-party inspectors and clients
• Maintain welder certifications and inspection records
• Support training and resolve quality issues

Skills

Quality program management

Welding QC

Documentation

Inspection coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Welding Tech or Mechanical Engineering

HVAC or piping systems experience

AWS CWI

NDT familiarity (RT/UT/MT/PT)

Tools

WPS/PQR review tools

Inspection records software

Job description

From inception to commissioning and beyond, we offer complete mechanical contracting and energy services solutions. Our expertise includes design-assist, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, and process piping construction for semiconductor, data center, healthcare, biotech, water treatment, power generation, and other facilities.

Job Summary

Job Title: QA/QC Manager

Location: Tempe, Arizona

Reports to: Project Manager

Company Overview

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, operations, and maintenance. UMEC is a full-service mechanical contractor serving mainly the Arizona market. UMEC provides full mechanical installations including plumbing, piping, process piping, ductwork, and equipment. for commercial, institutional, high tech, and industrial clients.

Summary

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc. is seeking a QA/QC Manager to lead quality control efforts on mechanical construction projects. The QA/QC Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with industry codes, project specifications, and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain comprehensive quality program.
• Develop and manage welding QC plans and documentation
• Review WPS, PQR, and WPQ
• Coordinate with third-party inspectors and clients
• Maintain welder certifications and inspection records
• Support training and resolve quality issues

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Welding Tech or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in HVAC or piping systems
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• 3–5 years of welding QC experience in construction
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, ASME IX, API 1104
• Familiarity with NDT methods (RT, UT, MT, PT)
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Additional certifications (e.g., NDT Level II, ASQ)
• Additional certifications (e.g., NDT Level II, ASQ)

Required Attributes

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and appropriate concern regarding dissemination of sensitive and confidential information.
• Focuses on the achievement of objectives and standards; Strives to improve or meet a standard of excellence; Must be a self-starter with the ability to build rapport and influence others.
• Highly self-motivated and ambitious in achieving goals. Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on budget.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn from feedback and experience and changes behavior as a result.
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values.

Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one, in small groups, as well as presenting to larger groups of employees. This role requires the ability to work at a computer (reading and keying) for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may expect to work in typical office environment conditions except when visiting field locations. Field environments may vary based on project, manufacturing, or weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally required to travel by car (as a passenger or driver) or by airplane to field locations/jobsites, or to attend business meetings/events, and must have the ability to navigate around job sites.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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