Quality Control Specialist (Mechanical)

Clark Construction Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group seeks a Quality Control Specialist (Mechanical) to verify installation, testing and performance of HVAC, plumbing and controls. The role ensures systems are safe, operate as designed and meet contract documents.

Responsibilities include reviewing docs, inspecting equipment, witnessing commissioning, and coordinating with project teams and inspectors to resolve non-conforming work and close punch lists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• At least 5 years in mechanical construction, piping, HVAC installation, or QA/QC.
• Demonstrated initiative to deliver value and excellence.
• Ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of ASME, ASHRAE and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents and submittals for compliance.
• Inspect ductwork, piping, insulation, AHUs, boilers, pumps for conformance.
• Ensure installations comply with codes and standards (ASME, ASHRAE, NFPA).
• Witness startup, testing and commissioning of HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Collaborate with PMs, subcontractors and inspectors to close punch lists.

Skills

Communication

Persuasion

Stakeholder management

Initiative

Team alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Quality Control Specialist (Mechanical) is responsible for verifying the installation, testing, and functional performance of all mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and controls. The goal is to ensure systems are installed correctly, safely, and operate as designed.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents (plans and specifications) and subcontractor submittals to ensure contract compliance.
• Inspect and verify the installation of ductwork, piping, insulation, chillers, boilers, pumps, air handling units (AHUs), and related mechanical and plumbing equipment for compliance with the contract documents, approved submittals and applicable building codes.
• Ensure all mechanical and plumbing installations conform to all contract documents and building codes and standards such as ASME, ASHRAE, and NFPA.
• Witness and verify installation, startup, testing and commissioning of HVAC and plumbing equipment and systems.
• Work closely with the project management team, subcontractors, and third-party inspectors to resolve non-conforming work and close out punch list items promptly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Previous and relevant work experience in place of degrees is applicable
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical construction, piping, HVAC installation, or quality assurance/control.
• Takes initiative and personal responsibility to always deliver value and excellence
• Uses expertise to create a vision and aligns the team to deliver/achieve desired outcomes
• A track record of establishing/contributing to creative strategic solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively with, persuade, and gain “buy-in” from, a broad range of stakeholders (e.g., executive team, leadership team, Business Unit Leaders, direct reports, clients, trade partners, and third party providers
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results orientated, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes