Mechanical QA/QC - Data Center Construction

Mechanical QA/QC

About CBC

Canadian Breaks Consulting, LLC is a growing consulting firm based in Amarillo, TX serving clients with customized project management solutions to complex problems on critical projects.

Our Mission: "To plan, manage, and execute projects with hearts, hands, and feet of Christ."

Our Core Values

Integrity: A commitment to Truth with a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.

Excellence: A constant and consistent drive to uphold and raise standards in whatever you do.

Prudence: A commitment to taking the extra step and considering the reasonableness of your actions as well as their consequences.

Stewardship: An unwavering willingness to carefully and responsibly manage interests separate from and greater than your own.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical QA/QC professional to join the on-site Quality Department for a large-scale data center construction project near Childress, Texas.

The Mechanical QA/QC will provide field quality oversight for the installation, inspection, testing, commissioning readiness, and turnover of critical mechanical systems supporting the data center.

This position will work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager, MEP/Mechanical Construction Team, Commissioning Team, Engineering, Client Representatives, Trade Contractors, Vendors, and Equipment Manufacturers to ensure mechanical installations meet project specifications, approved construction documents, applicable codes and standards, manufacturer requirements, and project quality expectations.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical field experience, understands mission-critical construction, and takes a proactive approach to identifying and preventing quality issues before they impact testing, commissioning, schedule, or turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily QA/QC surveillance and inspections of (electrical, mechanical, utilities, civil/architectural/structural, commissioning, etc.)
• Verify mechanical installations comply with IFC drawings, specifications, approved submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, manufacturer requirements, applicable codes and project standards.
• Review mechanical contractor Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspection checklists, and supporting quality documentation.
• Participate in pre-installation, preparatory, and First Work / First-in-Place inspections.
• Inspect mechanical work prior to concealment, insulation, pressure testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Identify and document quality deficiencies, observations, punch-list items, and nonconforming work.
• Coordinate corrective actions with trade contractors and verify deficiencies through final closure.
• Perform mechanical system walkdowns and support Mechanical Completion and commissioning readiness.
• Coordinate inspections with contractors, third-party inspectors, commissioning personnel, engineering, and project leadership.
• Participate in QA/QC meetings, mechanical coordination meetings, commissioning meetings, and quality walks.
• Review and maintain mechanical inspection and turnover documentation.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with quality reporting, metrics, trends, Lessons Learned, and contractor quality performance.

Qualifications:

Professional Experience and Education

• Minimum 5 years' construction QA/QC experience.
• Proven experience Structural engineer, erector, and/or inspection experience.
• Concrete pre-install, install, and/or inspection experience is preferred.
• Site and architectural installation and/or inspection experience is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of and competency in Field Management Software (BIM360 Field, Procore, Latista, etc.)
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of science in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, construction management or equivalent degree and/or equivalent craft level work experience.

Position Related Skills

• A strong commitment to quality compliance with OSHA standards and site-specific requirements.
• Ability to work closely with trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential to being able to maintain a cooperative attitude through pressure situations.
• Ability to manage several work activities at once while frequently interrupted by phone calls and urgent questions on work in progress.
• Advanced visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to work closely with clients, architects, engineers, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Must be a dedicated team player, self-starter, flexible and able to work well with a variety of personalities and minimal instruction. Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations is required.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.

Pay and Benefits

$150,000 - $175,000

Fully covered Employee+Fam BCBS PPO health insurance

Fully covered Employee+Fam Dental & Vision Insurance

2 weeks PTO