Site Quality Control Manager - QA QC Mechanical

Batchelor & Kimball, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Batchelor & Kimball, Inc. is looking for a Site Quality Control Manager in Birmingham, AL, to provide Quality Management for a mission-critical project. This role involves ensuring compliance with quality specifications, managing inspector resources, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have at least 15 years of experience in the construction industry, specifically in the mechanical sector, and hold certifications such as AWS QC1 CWI. Proficiency in MS Office and QA/QC systems is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate project quality activities and monitor progress.
• Experience with construction materials and techniques in the Mechanical sector.
• Certification in code stamp preferred for welding.

Responsibilities

• Manage inspector resources including third-party quality inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with quality specifications on site.
• Collaborate with clients and project stakeholders to achieve objectives.

Skills

ASME, AWS, IPC, AWWA, UPC welding experience

Public speaking skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong verbal and written communication

Education

Minimum 15 years’ experience in construction

High school diploma with QC experience

AWS QC1 CWI Certification

OSHA 10 or 30-hour certification

Tools

MS-based software (Word, Excel, Outlook)

QA/QC systems (Cx Alloy, Procore)

Job description

Batchelor & Kimball, headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, is a design/build and turnkey construction services company serving a variety of verticals. We are seeking a Site Quality Control Manager for a mission‑critical project in Jefferson, AL, to provide Quality Management (QM) related services.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times.
• Manage inspector resources including third‑party and direct‑hire quality inspectors.
• Provide overall project‑wide oversight on quality and requirements compliance matters on QA/QC functions. Monitor construction activities and review materials and equipment delivered to the project for adherence to specifications, coordinating lists, punch list items, observations and logs.
• Manage company risk and understand all aspects of contract documents.
• Manage ASME/AWS/IPC/AWWA/UPC code related welding projects.
• Work with preconstruction, field supervision and other teams to ensure the project is set up to support the quality management needs of the program.
• Establish metrics to identify trends for inspections, non‑conformances root causes and corrective/preventive actions per the ISO 9001 Quality Standard.
• Ensure that Quality is maintained on site in relation to all affected aspects of the project.
• Responsible for recognizing and implementing change orders as it relates to quality.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, technicians, managers, and other project stakeholders to achieve project objectives. Work with and support engineers, technicians, and other project managers across multiple disciplines.

Supervisory / Budgetary / External communications responsibility

• This is an individual‑contribution role. The incumbent will communicate with internal employees as well as third‑party companies and the IT team at EMCOR.

Knowledge, skill and ability requirements

• Ability to speak clearly and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work remote locations.
• Ability to travel to off‑site locations for meetings, material deliveries and inspections.
• Able to create a collaborative team environment.
• ASME, AWS, IPC, AWWA, UPC welding experience.
• ASME, AWS, IPC, AWWA, UPC bolting experience.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret technical literature/writing and plans.
• Ability to define problems, assess options and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to distinguish between shades of color.
• Competence and confidence in public speaking/presentations.
• Self‑driven desire to learn, become competent, and succeed in the field.
• Good verbal and written communication with the ability to train and mentor.
• Exudes a professional demeanor.
• Good analytical skills and ability to generate creative solutions.
• Ability to perform well and meet expectations in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate project activities relating to Quality and monitor progress to successfully reach project goals.
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate ethical behavior and a high level of integrity.
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Ability to cooperatively work with others.

Prior Work Experience And Educational Requirements

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in the construction industry with a general building construction contractor; preferred experience in the Mission Critical sector (Data Centers).
• Prior experience with welding, including certification in code stamp.
• Knowledge of a wide range of construction materials, methods, and techniques, specifically in the Mechanical (Process Piping, Hydronic Piping, Fuel Oil, Plumbing, High Purity, Medical Gas) sector.
• Combination of high school diploma with QC experience and certifications will be considered.
• AWS QC1 CWI Certification highly desired.
• ASME PCC‑1 Bolting Certification highly desired.
• Cx (Commissioning) experience with HVAC equipment such as Chillers, Condensers, Mini‑Splits, RTU’s, Pumps, CDU’s, CRAH, CRAE etc. highly desired.
• Proficient in MS‑based software including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Proficient with QA/QC systems, platforms, and technologies that allow for tracking, metrics and reporting – e.g., Cx Alloy, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Project Sight.
• OSHA 10 or 30‑hour certification.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands are those of a typical construction site, including some field travel.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. as necessary when performing necessary duties.
• Ability to work from heights (ladder access and usage).
• Ability to work outside during all types of weather.