QA/QC Manager, Mechanical Systems

ARCO/Murray; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

401k plan

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ARCO/Murray is seeking a QA/QC Manager to oversee testing, startup, setup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems on design/build projects. The role requires hands-on HVAC and hydronic experience and collaboration with project teams, vendors, and clients to deliver fully functional systems.

The ideal candidate will bring strong diagnostic skills, proven communication abilities, and the capacity to manage field activities, safety, and quality across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered.
• 7+ years in mechanical systems startup, commissioning, service, or related construction support.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, condenser water, and hydronic systems.
• Experience with startup/troubleshooting of chillers, pumps, AHUs, CRAHs/CRACs, VFDs, and instrumentation.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, submittals, control diagrams, and sequences of operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support startup, setup, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and controls.
• Review readiness of mechanical systems before startup: installation, piping, controls, and verification.
• Coordinate vendor startup activities for chillers, pumps, AHUs, CRAHs/CRACs, and other equipment.
• Develop pre-functional checklists and functional test procedures for equipment and systems.
• Document deficiencies and track corrective actions through closure.
• Support commissioning meetings, turnover coordination, and testing workflows.

Skills

QA/QC management

Field troubleshooting

Communication

Diagnostic skills

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Equivalent field experience in commissioning

Tools

Procore

CxAlloy

Facility Grid

Job description

About You

Are you passionate about quality and precision in construction projects? Do you thrive on ensuring compliance with rigorous standards while managing timelines and budgets? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

About You

Are you passionate about quality and precision in construction projects? Do you thrive on ensuring compliance with rigorous standards while managing timelines and budgets? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray is seeking a QA/QC Manager to support the testing, startup, setup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems across design/build projects. This role serves as a technical field resource for mechanical equipment and systems, helping bridge design intent, installation quality, equipment startup, controls integration, and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings deep hands‑on experience with HVAC and hydronic systems, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work directly with project teams, vendors, subcontractors, and clients to deliver fully functional systems.

A Day In The Life

• Lead or support startup, setup, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and associated controls
• Review mechanical systems for readiness prior to startup, including equipment installation, piping completion, controls integration, and point-to-point verification
• Coordinate and participate in vendor startup activities for chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units, air handling units, heat rejection systems, hydronic distribution systems, and other mechanical equipment
• Develop, refine, and execute pre-functional checklists and functional test procedures for mechanical equipment and systems
• Verify system operation against design documents, specifications, sequences of operation, and owner project requirements
• Troubleshoot mechanical, controls, and integration issues in the field and help drive resolution with subcontractors, vendors, controls contractors, engineers, and project teams
• Evaluate system performance including flow, temperature, pressure, staging, alarms, safeties, and sequence response during testing
• Support TAB coordination and validate system setup to help ensure intended performance and maintainability
• Work closely with BAS/controls teams to confirm proper communication, graphics, trends, alarms, and sequence execution
• Identify deficiencies, document issues clearly, and track corrective actions through closure
• Serve as a technical resource to superintendents, project managers, engineers, and trade partners on mechanical system functionality and troubleshooting
• Participate in commissioning meetings, startup planning meetings, issue resolution meetings, and turnover coordination
• Support integrated systems testing and turnover efforts by ensuring mechanical systems are properly prepared for higher-level functional and integrated testing
• Help train internal teams and trade partners on mechanical startup expectations, testing procedures, and best practices
• Promote safe work practices and verify testing activities are performed in accordance with project safety requirements

Necessary Qualifications

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mech engineer tech., Construction Engineering, or related technical field preferred; equivalent field experience in commissioning, startup, service, or mechanical systems operations will also be considered.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in mechanical systems startup, commissioning, service, troubleshooting, or mission critical/mechanical construction support
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, condenser water, heat rejection, air distribution, hydronic, and related building mechanical systems
• Experience with startup and troubleshooting of major mechanical equipment such as chillers, pumps, cooling towers, AHUs, CRAHs, CRACs, control valves, VFDs, and associated instrumentation
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, equipment submittals, control diagrams, sequences of operation, and test procedures
• Familiarity with BAS/controls integration and mechanical system communication with building systems platforms
• Strong diagnostic and root-cause problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical issues in the field
• Comfortable spending time on active construction jobsites
• Familiar with construction practices and principles
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with owners, design teams, vendors, subcontractors, and internal project teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with construction and commissioning software such as Procore, CxAlloy, Facility Grid, or similar platforms is a plus
• Experience supporting mission critical, industrial, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, or similarly complex projects is preferred
• Certifications such as CxA, CCP, PE, LEED, or other relevant technical credentials are a plus

What We Can Offer You

We are dedicated to the well‑being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry‑leading performance‑based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Company supported relocation
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

Typical base compensation for the QA/QC Project Manager role is between $100,000.00 and $130,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest‑growing, privately‑owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design‑build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design‑build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design‑Build Firms list and #34 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies without pre‑approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre‑approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets