Quality Control Specialist (Mechanical)

clark; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quality Control Specialist (Mechanical) at Clark will verify installation, testing, and performance of mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing and controls on US projects. You will review contracts, inspect ductwork, piping, and equipment for compliance with codes, witness startup and commissioning, and partner with management, subcontractors, and inspectors to close punch lists.

The role demands a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who can communicate with diverse stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in mechanical construction, piping, HVAC installation, or QA.
• Takes initiative and delivers value with accountability.
• Communicates effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Aligns team to deliver desired outcomes and strategic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents and submittals for compliance.
• Inspect installation of ductwork, piping, insulation, AHUs, boilers and related equipment.
• Ensure installations conform to contract docs and codes (ASME, ASHRAE, NFPA).
• Witness startup, testing and commissioning of HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Work with management, subcontractors and inspectors to close punch lists.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Accountability

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 oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes