Mechanical Quality Manager

About the role

Jacobs is seeking a Mechanical Quality Manager in and around Saint Francisville, LA to join the Construction Management Team. The role supports projects that include state‑of‑the‑art industrial and commercial facilities, ensuring quality compliance and effective communication of field quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Communicate field quality issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Work with discipline subcontractors to ensure contractor quality plans and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) are in place and comply with site‑specific requirements.
• Lead contractor quality audits on‑site and in fabrication facilities.
• Ensure ITPs and inspection/test forms (Test Packs) are understood, acted on, and completed timely, with all Test Packs compliant with ITPs.
• Assist in developing Construction Turn‑Over Package requirements.
• Provide on‑site assistance, monitor, and visually inspect material at receipt and before installation.
• Capture nonconformities in Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and ensure approved corrective actions are implemented.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in industrial construction with applicable QA/QC experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering specifications, documents, and drawings.
• Proficiency with Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Forward‑thinking attitude, eagerness to learn best practices, and willingness to contribute innovative ideas.
• Ability to learn quickly and broaden knowledge base.
• Experience working effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability to changing project environments.
• Life Sciences/Pharma construction experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent on‑the‑job experience.
• Certified technical training (preferred).

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Multi‑tasking and collaboration.
• Extreme organizational skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to work in hybrid environments (office/project sites and remote).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase at a discount.
• Eligibility for deferred compensation or Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Potential merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and additional stock awards.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $114,400 – $157,200, with individual pay determined by work location and factors such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.