Senior QA/QC Manager - MEP (Traveling)

Consigli Construction; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Consigli Construction Co. seeks a Senior QA/QC Manager - MEP to lead quality programs across Life Sciences projects. You will establish project quality standards, direct QA/QC teams, and ensure MEP systems, cleanrooms, and GMP spaces meet specifications and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with clients, trade partners, and commissioning teams to drive defect reduction, improve processes, and ensure successful turnover of facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or related field; equivalent experience.
• 10+ years QA/QC experience in Life Sciences, pharma, biotechnology, data center, or regulated construction.
• Proven leadership of project quality programs, inspections, audits, and subcontractor QA.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, cGMP construction, cleanrooms, and process utilities.
• Experience coordinating QA/QC with commissioning through testing and turnover.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification required or obtainable within 90 days.
• ASQ CQE, CMQ/OE, CQA or equivalent preferred; PMP/PE/Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Ability to travel based on project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee PQMPs, quality procedures, and ITPs.
• Establish quality standards, inspection requirements, and acceptance criteria for MEP.
• Lead QA/QC teams, inspections, audits, and quality reporting.
• Provide QA oversight of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, cleanrooms, GMP spaces.
• Coordinate with commissioning on testing, deficiency resolution, turnover.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier quality performance.
• Manage NCRs, corrective actions, root cause investigations, and audits.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and reduce rework and risk.
• Mentor QA/QC leads, engineers, specialists.
• Promote culture of quality, safety, accountability, continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality leadership

MEP systems knowledge

Commissioning / testing understanding

Client / stakeholder management

Problem solving

Quality management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time FSLA: Salary/Exempt Division: Project Services Group Department: M/E/P Supervisory Duties: Yes

The Senior QA/QC Manager - MEP provides leadership and oversight of quality programs across Life Sciences projects. This position establishes project quality standards, leads QA/QC teams, and ensures MEP systems, subcontractor work, and project deliverables meet specifications, regulatory requirements, and owner expectations. The role works closely with project leadership, clients, trade partners, and commissioning teams to deliver quality pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Develop and oversee Project Quality Management Plans (PQMPs), quality procedures, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Establish quality standards, inspection requirements, and acceptance criteria for MEP systems and critical infrastructure.
• Lead project QA/QC teams, inspections, audits, and quality reporting.
• Provide quality oversight of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process utilities, cleanrooms, and GMP manufacturing spaces.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams on system testing, deficiency resolution, commissioning readiness, and turnover.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier quality performance and ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
• Manage nonconformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, root cause investigations, and quality audits.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and implement improvements to reduce rework and project risk.
• Partner with clients, project leadership, and trade partners to resolve quality issues.
• Mentor and develop QA/QC Leads, Engineers, and Specialists.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills

• Quality leadership and team development.
• Strong MEP systems and construction knowledge.
• Understanding of commissioning, testing, and turnover requirements.
• Client, subcontractor, and stakeholder management.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Quality management systems and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years of QA/QC experience in Life Sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, data center/mission critical, or other regulated construction environments.
• Proven experience leading project quality programs, inspections, audits, and subcontractor quality management.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, cGMP construction, cleanrooms, and process utilities.
• Experience coordinating QA/QC activities with commissioning teams through testing and project turnover.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary QA/QC teams.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• ASQ CQE, CMQ/OE, CQA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• PMP, PE, or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Ability to travel based on project assignments.