QA/QC Manager, Mechanical Systems

About the role

ARCO/Murray is seeking a QA/QC Manager to support the testing, startup, setup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems across design/build projects. This role serves as a technical field resource for mechanical equipment and systems, helping bridge design intent, installation quality, equipment startup, controls integration, and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with HVAC and hydronic systems, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work directly with project teams, vendors, subcontractors, and clients to deliver fully functional systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support startup, setup, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and associated controls
• Review mechanical systems for readiness prior to startup, including equipment installation, piping completion, controls integration, and point-to-point verification
• Coordinate and participate in vendor startup activities for chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units, air handling units, heat rejection systems, hydronic distribution systems, and other mechanical equipment
• Develop, refine, and execute pre-functional checklists and functional test procedures for mechanical equipment and systems
• Verify system operation against design documents, specifications, sequences of operation, and owner project requirements
• Troubleshoot mechanical, controls, and integration issues in the field and help drive resolution with subcontractors, vendors, controls contractors, engineers, and project teams
• Evaluate system performance including flow, temperature, pressure, staging, alarms, safeties, and sequence response during testing
• Support TAB coordination and validate system setup to help ensure intended performance and maintainability
• Work closely with BAS/controls teams to confirm proper communication, graphics, trends, alarms, and sequence execution
• Identify deficiencies, document issues clearly, and track corrective actions through closure
• Serve as a technical resource to superintendents, project managers, engineers, and trade partners on mechanical system functionality and troubleshooting
• Participate in commissioning meetings, startup planning meetings, issue resolution meetings, and turnover coordination
• Support integrated systems testing and turnover efforts by ensuring mechanical systems are properly prepared for higher-level functional and integrated testing
• Help train internal teams and trade partners on mechanical startup expectations, testing procedures, and best practices
• Promote safe work practices and verify testing activities are performed in accordance with project safety requirements

Requirements

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, Construction Engineering, or related technical field preferred; equivalent field experience in commissioning, startup, service, or mechanical systems operations will also be considered
• 7+ years of relevant experience in mechanical systems startup, commissioning, service, troubleshooting, or mission critical/mechanical construction support
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, condenser water, heat rejection, air distribution, hydronic, and related building mechanical systems
• Experience with startup and troubleshooting of major mechanical equipment such as chillers, pumps, cooling towers, AHUs, CRAHs, CRACs, control valves, VFDs, and associated instrumentation
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, equipment submittals, control diagrams, sequences of operation, and test procedures
• Familiarity with BAS/controls integration and mechanical system communication with building systems platforms
• Strong diagnostic and root-cause problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical issues in the field
• Comfortable spending time on active construction jobsites
• Familiar with construction practices and principles
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with owners, design teams, vendors, subcontractors, and internal project teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with construction and commissioning software such as Procore, CxAlloy, Facility Grid, or similar platforms is a plus
• Experience supporting mission critical, industrial, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, or similarly complex projects is preferred
• Certifications such as CxA, CCP, PE, LEED, or other relevant technical credentials are a plus

Benefits

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Company supported relocation
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

Pay

Typical base compensation for the QA/QC Project Manager role is between $100,000.00 and $130,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.