Mechanical Cx Lead

Provides leadership, coordination, guidance, and technical expertise in all areas of quality. Responsible for the overall daily operations of quality. Develops and administers quality-related policies, procedures, techniques, and initiatives to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards on the project.

Responsibilities

• Works with project manager, superintendents, and subcontractors to develop processes and procedures that achieve 100% compliant work exceeding expectations.
• Collaborates among project team and subcontractors to promote quality as a core value of Yates Construction.
• Maintains active relationships with engineers, consultants, and industry associations.
• Assists teams with developing a project-specific Quality Management Plan (QMP).
• Supports and follows up to ensure adherence to the project-specific QMP.
• Builds and maintains system templates for various Definable Features of Work (DFOW) activities.
• Prepares DFOW for projects as required in the Quality Management Plan.
• Participates in project meetings and conducts site visits and inspections of work in place.
• Assists teams with plan and constructability reviews.
• Reads and understands specifications, reference codes, and standards; reviews and interprets contract drawings.
• Provides training and coaching for project team members to identify key project risks related to quality.
• Assists with risk prevention planning and follow-up.
• Works closely with the Quality and Construction Science Department to utilize advancements in technology for operational excellence and risk reduction.
• Acts independently as the Company Quality Control Manager (CQCM), coordinating all QC functions without delaying construction scheduling.
• Determines, communicates, and documents deficiencies, ensuring timely correction (NCR Log).
• Maintains current records providing factual evidence of required quality control activities and tests.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, using analytical skills and group problem-solving.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications and contract requirements.
• Initiates the three-phase inspection process.
• Conducts daily observations to ensure implementation of all three phases of inspection and documents results.
• Examines work areas to ensure completion and compliance with contract requirements, resolving discrepancies.
• Conducts and chairs preparatory meetings.
• Chairs and documents weekly QC meetings with internal and external stakeholders (Yates and subcontractors).
• Verifies and documents that all materials received for the project conform to approved submittals, are handled and stored appropriately, and are acceptable for use.
• Oversees daily and weekly QC/QA reports to reinforce conformance with established standards.
• Demonstrates Yates Core Values and Principles and follows the Yates Code of Conduct.

Safety Responsibilities

• Refuses unsafe work and ensures all work complies with established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices.
• Reports all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Advises fellow employees of hazardous situations.
• Participates in workplace inspections and required or assigned training.
• Complies with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
• Provides suggestions to improve safety.
• Maintains a mature approach to working safely.
• Attends prestart and safety meetings and contributes actively.
• Assists with administering the site safety program and ensures Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards, Yates Site-Specific Requirements, and all applicable safety codes.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of construction standards and best practices.
• Working knowledge of the International Building Code.
• Experience with large/complex quality plan implementation.
• Computer skills using Procore, Viewpoint, SharePoint, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• An associate or undergraduate university degree or higher (preferably in Quality Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is preferred; other relevant education, training, or work experience may substitute.
• Minimum of three (3) years of construction experience in quality control supervision.
• Minimum of five (5) years of industrial and/or commercial construction experience.

Skills

• Business Acumen
• Ability to delegate tasks and supervise performance
• Excellent analytical skills
• Organized and systematic in thinking and processes
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Time Management

Physical Demands

• Walking, standing, operating tools/equipment, and lifting items (up to 25 lbs).
• Tasks may be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments.

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, Yates has grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation, with significant bonding capacity and vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes projects from sectors such as arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work to understand our clients’ business needs and look for opportunities to provide additional value.

Client relationships are the foundation of our success. Our primary goal is to help each client achieve their vision by carefully managing project details and complexities while maintaining constant communication with all team members.