Lead Quality Control Engineer - Mechanical & Plumbing

Overview

Ensures mechanical and plumbing work meets quality, code and inspection standards on site.

Key Responsibilities

• commissioning
• quality control
• issue resolution
• inspection reporting
• test coordination
• trade interface

Tasks

-Be fully aware of the contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes. -Participate in the start-up, final testing and commissioning of the mechanical and plumbing systems. -Interface daily with plumbing and mechanical trade partners, the owner’s inspection staff, and applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure all work complies with the project’s contract documents, specifications, and applicable codes and standards. -Participate actively in all phases of mechanical and plumbing system implementation, including startup, material verification, full installation, system testing, and inspection processes. Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the contract documents, project specifications, and all applicable codes and standards through completion of their scope of work. -Proactively identify field issues related to mechanical and plumbing systems and track all deficiencies noted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Verify that all corrective actions have been completed through direct field verification and maintain thorough documentation of issue resolution and compliance. -Collaborate with mechanical and plumbing trade partners to actively participate in issue resolution, ensuring timely identification, communication, and closure of field-related challenges to maintain project schedule and quality standards. -Document and submit a daily report of quality control activity for the mechanical and plumbing scope of work. -Interface directly with owner's quality assurance and management on all quality-related issues. -Provide daily reports to the Quality Control Manager detailing inspection activities, issue tracking and resolution status, coordination activities with trade partners and AHJs, and overall compliance with contract documents, project specifications, and applicable codes. -Participate in the start-up and implementation of the six-step quality control/safety process for the mechanical and plumbing scope of work. This includes the start-up and implementation of the site-specific quality program to include the quality control plan, quality process log, test register and quality point files. Participate in the weekly QC meetings and trade partner foreman meeting as directed by the QC Manager. -The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity. -Audit the mechanical and plumbing scope of work trade partner quality control procedures. Report chronic problems with trade partner work or quality control programs to upper management. -Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer. -Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements. -Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist. -Assist with the development of the preparatory meeting agendas and participate in the preparatory meeting prior to the start of the mechanical and plumbing definable feature of work. Review and maintain the project quality process log (QPL). -Support and participate in shop fabrication and inspection visits as necessary to ensure that mechanical and plumbing systems are fabricated in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes prior to installation. -Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas. -Review and participate in all mechanical and plumbing initial and follow-up inspection reports, and close-in inspection results. -Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights. -Conduct daily on-site pre-inspections of mechanical and plumbing work scopes to verify that installation and testing requirements are being met in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes through to completion. -Participate in the selection process for outside testing contractors and verify adherence to testing standards, frequency and documentation. Coordinate third party testing agency activities with Hensel Phelps and the mechanical and plumbing scope of work trade partners. Coordinate and schedule for source inspections. -Receive trade partner test and inspection requests and produce a coordinated test and inspection schedule.

Requirements

• autocad
• primavera
• prolog
• microsoft excel
• 5 years
• degree

What You Bring

-Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate. -Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility -Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quality Control, installation, and inspection of mechanical and plumbing systems on large commercial construction projects. -Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable) -Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoCAD. -Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc. -Preferred: A 4-year degree in architecture or construction management, Mechanical Engineering, or similar experience in a related position. -Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch. -Strong communication skills. -Must be technically experienced and capable of understanding specifications, standards, and code requirements related to mechanical and plumbing disciplines. -Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. -Physical Exam (if applicable) -Valid Driver’s License.

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Benefits

-Substance Abuse Screening

About Hensel Phelps

-Founded in 1937 in Greeley, Colorado, it evolved from a local residential builder into one of the nation’s top general contractors. -Now an employee-owned firm, it has grown into a multibillion-dollar builder delivering projects across the U.S. -Known for its 'Plan. Build. Manage.' model, it integrates real estate development, construction, and facility services. -It tackles major landmarks—airports, hospitals, data centers, water plants, courthouses—with sophisticated technical scope. -It employs a collaborative 'Hensel Phelps Way'—blending people, process, partnership, and technology across every project. -Its use of BIM and real-time cloud systems underscores its embrace of tech-driven efficiency and precision. -Unusual for a construction firm, it is entirely employee-owned and has delivered over 200 LEED-certified projects.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-verification of work authorization and employment eligibility -substance abuse screening -physical exam (if applicable) -background checks for badging/security clearances (if applicable)