Lead Quality Control Engineer

Position Description :

The Lead Quality Control Engineer (LQCE) will be experienced in managing the QC process with a focus on MEPF (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) Hensel Phelps projects and in exercising judgment and discretion in making quality control-related recommendations, implementing quality control policies and procedures, and handling a wide variety of quality control matters in the field and office.

They may be tasked with assisting and mentoring less-experienced QC engineers when multiple QC resources are deployed on a single large project.

Alternatively, they may be tasked with performing QC activities on multiple smaller projects. This is a safety sensitive position,

Position Qualifications :

• A 4-year degree in mechanical, electrical, civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management; or significant commercial construction MEPF experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects with emphasis on MEPF scopes.
• Strong communication skills.
• Technically experienced and capable of comprehending the specifications, standards, and code requirements for all disciplines (i.

e., architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical).

Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoCAD.

Essential Duties :

• Review and update the project quality process log (QPL) and provide comments to the project ream.
• Under the oversight of the Project Superintendent, manage the conformance of installations of MEPF systems and direct the removal and replacement of non-conforming work and stop work not in compliance with the contract.
• Be fully aware of the contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes. Manage conformance of all MEPF trade partner installations to ensure they are following the approved / coordinated BIM model.

Submit and review RFIs to ensure changes are implemented in the field.

• Receive trade partner test and inspection requests and produce a coordinated daily test and inspection schedule.
• Actively participate in the work completion tagging process, in-house punch list process and the pre-final punch list process to document deficient items in the field.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for contract compliance (MEPF).
• Help to manage and document the building commissioning process.
• Audit trade partner quality control procedures and participate in the quality recognition program.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement process (CIP) and lessons learned and be a leading advocate for these programs.
• Perform safety and housekeeping inspections through the SAFE program.

Benefits :

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP).

It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge.

As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance.

Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy.

Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies.

Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).