Sr Quality MEP Manager

Summary/ObjectiveThe Sr Quality MEP Manager is responsible for monitoring and auditing a project’s quality management requirements, as well as the Quality Management Plan’s development and execution on large projects in the commercial construction industry. This position will work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents for the monitoring and oversight of a project’s quality objectives/activities. The Sr Quality MEP Manager may serve as the quality lead across projects in different divisions such as Advanced Tech, Manufacturing, Life Science, etc.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides leadership, support, and guidance for project specific quality management activities.Develops/reviews planning for quality requirements of EPC or Design Build projects, including identifying the standards, guidelines, and checklists that are appropriate for the project.Develops and/or updates project specific audit plans, including schedule, documentation, and resource requirements.Creates project specific quality management plans during the planning stage of a project.Develops and monitors the Quality Management Plan schedules to ensure compliance within the overall project schedule.[JT1]Provides guidance in the execution of the Quality Management System and for procedural improvements and best practices based on audit results/experiences and lessons learned.Leads project team in quality related training and awareness regarding activities planned for the project.Monitors alignment of project procedures and processes with the Quality Management System and project contract requirements.Plans and executes systematic and independent examinations/audits of project quality requirements, objectives, and documentation.Ensures that contract specified Factory Acceptance Testing, QA/QC testing, monitoring, and records documentation meets project requirements.Regularly interacts with field operations and project management teams, corporate Operations Support, Project Controls teams, and Clients regarding Quality related matters.Performs random inspections of work performed by Quanta Operating Units and Subcontractors and reviews procedures and quality records to verify compliance. Manages document control as it relates to Quality; verifies that project documents used at the jobsite are updates, maintained, and stores in accordance with project procedure; this includes design drawings, supplier and subcontractor drawings, test records, etc.Manages Non-Conformance Control; verifies that non-conformances are identified, documented, tracked, and resolved by the PM and the Site CM in an acceptable manner.Adheres to internal company standards, policies, and procedures.Performs special projects and completes other duties as assigned or requested.Key CompetenciesMission-critical mindset with attention to uptime and reliabilityStrong technical expertise in electrical and mechanical systemsQuality-driven with zero-defect focusAdvanced problem-solving and root cause analysisLeadership and stakeholder managementAbility to work under schedule pressure with high accountabilitySkillsExcellent problem-solving skills.Strong attention to detail.Strong organizational and planning skills.Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.Ability to work alone as well as in a team environment.Success MetricsSuccessful completion of Level 1–5 commissioning without major defectsZero critical failures during IST and failover testingOn-time system turnover with complete documentationReduction in post-handover defects or operational issuesClient satisfaction and operational readiness at handoverOther Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in construction science, Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, preferred.Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in various aspects of design, monitoring, construction, and design-build/EPC Project Management including, but not limited to, the items listed below:Quality Inspections / Audits of Engineering and/or Construction Projects.Development of Project Management/Execution Plans (PMPs/PEPs) and/or Quality Management Plans (QMPs)Successful development and implementation of a Quality program for a construction entity, to include all necessary processes and procedures.Held a position as a Construction Manager, Superintendent, Project Manager, or Quality Manager/Auditor on a design-build (integrated delivery) / EPC project.Strong background or familiarity with safety and environmental requirements on construction projects.Technical expertise related to design, construction, and related procurement requirements.Construction technique, testing, standards compliance, etc.Technical expertise in implementing Inspection and Testing programs for Civil, earthwork, and power delivery scoped work.Solid understanding of critical path scheduling.30-hour OSHA, preferred.Certifications involving Inspection, testing, welding inspection, structural bolting, testing and commissioning, preferred.Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), preferred.Uptime Institute ATS Accreditation (Tier Certification familiarity), preferred.PMP (Project Management Professional), preferred.Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center providers, preferred.Familiarity with redundancy topologies (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1), preferred.Experience with arc flash, power quality, and thermal load testing, preferred.