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Position Quality Control QC Specialist
Project Type: Federal
Location: Fort Hood, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced MEP Quality Control QC Specialist to support a federal government construction project. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems meet contract requirements, design specifications, and federal standards.
The QC Specialist will work directly on the project site, assisting and reporting to the QC Manager. This position is dedicated solely to quality control functions and cannot perform any production duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the designated QC Specialist for MEP construction activities as defined by the projects QC Plan.
- Be physically present on-site daily to conduct QC inspections and support the QC Manager.
- Perform the Three Phases of Control for all MEP definable features of work:
- Preparatory Phase: Meetings
- Initial Phase: Inspections
- Follow-Up Inspections
- Review MEP plans, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance with all project requirements.
- Document inspections, deficiencies, and corrective actions to maintain continuous quality oversight.
- Participate in QC meetings and coordination sessions with project stakeholders.
- Ensure each MEP definable feature of work (DFOW) meets government acceptance criteria.
- Assist with training events, QC documentation, and support Critical System Acceptance inspections conducted by the Government.
- Function as an extension of the QC Manager, maintaining rigorous quality standards across all MEP scopes.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Mechanical Requirements:
- Graduate Mechanical Engineer with a professional engineer registration in the state of Texas and 2 years of experience.
- or 5 years of experience supervising mechanical features of work in the field with a construction company.
- Electrical Requirements:
- Graduate Electrical Engineer with a professional engineer registration in the state of Texas and 2 years of related experience.
- or 5 years of experience supervising electrical features of work in the field with a construction company.
- Additional Requirements:
- Must be employed directly by the general contractor, not a subcontractor or supplier.
- Must be qualified to perform quality control activities across Mechanical and electrical disciplines.
- Must have strong documentation, communication, and technical problem-solving skills.
- Experience working on government, military (DoD), or USACE projects is highly preferred.
Physical Demands
Essential Job Functions
This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to:
- Walking
- Standing
- Operating tools, equipment, and lifting items up to 25lbs.
- Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as applicable to the position.
About Yates Construction
Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.
Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors, including:
- Arts and culture
- Civil
- Commercial
- Education
- Entertainment
- Gaming
- Federal
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Municipal
- Retail
- Technology
We work hard to understand our clients business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects. Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.
Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex
- National origin
- Age
- Disability
- Genetics
In addition to federal and state law requirements, Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.