Mechanical QA Manager - South Padre Island, TX, or Amarillo, TX

Mechanical QA Manager

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International's founders established a simple yet powerful formula:

Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.

If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities.

We are looking for a driven and capable Mechanical QA Manager to support us with the development of multiple hyperscale data center projects for one of our top technology clients. This is a client-facing role that requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, the ability to self-direct, client representation, and an emphasis on strong project management fundamentals. Must be able to manage multiple projects concurrently. A strong background in data center development, design, engineering, controls, and operations requirements is a big plus.

You will play an integral role in ensuring the development and implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) in addition to the coordination, performance, and completion of all construction audits and commissioning services of the project. The Mechanical QA Manager is accountable for the quality of work performed, compliance with building codes, safety regulations, as well as meeting the project's contractual requirements set forth by the client.

We are looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and talent for multitasking in a fast-paced environment. We will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Responsibilities

• Understand the project scope and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, building codes, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Review and verify material submittals for A/E and Client approval.
• Confirm delivered materials match approved submittals.
• Manage and review submittals, RFI logs, maintenance logs, and other project documents promptly.
• Update QC punch lists and coordinate with general contractors (GC) and subcontractors for completion.
• Conduct internal quality audits and site inspections.
• Adhere to Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE) standards.
• Provide technical support to address operational challenges and client concerns.
• Plan and inspect Definable Features of Work (DFWs).
• Develop and implement Audit and Test Plans for quality inspections and testing.
• Maintain and update Quality manuals, checklists, and forms.
• Collaborate with third-party QA/QC firms as needed.
• Participate in Quality Management System (QMS) audits.
• Build relationships with project partners, consulting engineering firms, public agencies, and clients.
• Ensure document control compliance and maintain project submittal logs and quality control reports.
• Verify and document material compliance with approved submittals.
• Compile and forward project closeout documents, including O&M manuals, as-builts, and warranties.
• Investigate and address non-conformance issues promptly.
• Ensure calibration of inspection, measurement, and test equipment.
• Liaise with the General Contractor, Client, and Project Management team to resolve quality issues.
• Prepare presentations on progress, findings, and recommendations for management.
• Review subcontractors' submittals for compliance.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors, suppliers, direct labor, and materials.
• Collaborate with public utility suppliers for final service connections.
• Coordinate activities of inspection agencies.
• Achieve required MEPS and electromechanical inspections.
• Assist in preparing periodic QA/inspection progress reports.
• Review and approve subcontractor work percentages.
• Oversee commissioning processes.
• Manage the MEP project closeout to ensure all requirements are met.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of construction and quality management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with managing field engineering, inspection, and NDE related to all QA/QC functions.
• Proficient with reading, understanding, and interpreting plans, specifications, drawings, contracts, and other documents pertaining to MEP aspects of projects.
• Ability to develop and manage non-conformance, defects, and reporting programs, including root cause analysis.
• Ability to ensure correct codes, standards, job specifications, project procedures, and federal and provincial regulations are properly identified, correctly specified in detail, and met or exceeded.
• Ability to work in high-production environments and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Technical knowledge of materials and construction concepts.
• Experience working as a Mechanical Quality Supervisor for large commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facilities construction projects.
• An excellent understanding of construction Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Familiarity with punch list procedures and project closeout processes.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of high, medium, and low-voltage systems, HVAC, control systems, commissioning, LEED/Green building projects, and general ground-up construction projects as applicable to MEPS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Construction Quality Manager Certification (CCQM)
• US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Member of the American Society for Quality
• Six Sigma Certifications
• ISO 9001
• Green Business Certification (LEED)
• Strong background in data center development and construction

Position Details

• Primary Location (On-site): South Padre Island, Texas; Amarillo, Texas
• Position: Mechanical QA Manager
• Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours
• Current US work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)

Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.