MEP Quality Manager

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Do you thrive on tackling complex challenges and leveraging your technical expertise to drive results? Do you value working in a supportive and inclusive environment where your professional growth is a top priority? At Group PMX, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills through comprehensive training, education, and in-house mentorship. We also encourage active participation in industry trade, business, and professional associations to keep you at the forefront of your field.

About the Role

At Group PMX, we are more than just a project, program, and construction management company; we are a community of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and creating collaborative environments that promote better project performance outcomes for our clients and partners. Our core purpose is to build, align, and coordinate high-performance teams around a "project-first thinking culture." We foster a “one team” environment where every team member plays a crucial role in our success. With a portfolio of over 1,000 projects for public, private, and nonprofit owners in buildings, infrastructure, and energy markets, we have a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the MEP Quality Management Plan (QMP) aligned with aviation project standards and airport authority requirements (e.g., CDA).
• Ensure all MEP installations comply with contract specifications, Chicago codes, FAA guidelines, and aviation-specific standards and operational constraints.
• Oversee inspection and testing of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and airfield/terminal support systems in an active airport environment.
• Review and approve submittals, shop drawings, method statements, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) with focus on airport system integration and phasing.
• Conduct field audits in secure, operational areas ensuring minimal disruption to airport operations and strict adherence to safety/security protocols.
• Manage NCRs, corrective actions, and root cause analysis, ensuring timely resolution to avoid impacts to airport operations and commissioning schedules.
• Coordinate closely with airport authorities, TSA/security teams, airlines, and terminal operators to resolve quality and access-related issues.
• Maintain detailed QA/QC documentation, including turnover packages required for airport authority acceptance and regulatory compliance.
• Support and oversee commissioning activities, including integrated systems testing (IST) critical to airport functionality.
• Lead QA/QC team and promote a culture of quality, safety, and compliance in a complex, high-security aviation environment.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of MEP construction experience with 5+ years in QA/QC or quality management roles.
• Direct experience on aviation or large transportation infrastructure projects required (airport terminal or airside experience highly preferred).
• Experience working in active, phased construction environments with continuous operations strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of aviation-related MEP systems, including terminal HVAC, critical power systems, baggage handling interfaces, fire/life safety systems, and low-voltage/security systems.
• Familiarity with integrated systems testing (IST), commissioning in operational facilities, and turnover to airport authorities.
• Proficiency with QA/QC platforms (Procore, Aconex) and BIM coordination tools (Navisworks, Revit).
• In-depth knowledge of applicable standards including ASHRAE, NFPA, NEC, IPC, and aviation/airport authority requirements.

Pay

$160,000-180,000