Mechanical Quality Assurance - Data Center

Wood•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is seeking an Mechanical Quality Assurance Representative to join a data center construction project near DeKalb, IL. This full-time, onsite Quality Assurance staff member will be responsible as an owners’ representative for observing and tracking the delivery, installation, and testing of electrical and mechanical systems of a large-scale mission-critical facility to ensure compliance with the project-specific drawings and specifications.

Requirements

5+ years of construction and/or quality assurance experience, of which 2+ years of experience include complex, mission-critical facilities; data center or hospital construction experience required
Experience with large-scale, complex electrical and mechanical installations, and the testing and/or commissioning of similar systems
Demonstrated experience with major regulations, industry codes, and standards affecting mechanical and electrical installations, as well as standard mechanical, electrical, and plumbing materials and means of construction
Experience performing Level 2 commissioning inspections for set-in-place installations and pre-energization activities
Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment

Nice To Haves

College, trade school, or military training in a technical discipline, and/or Master license or Journeyman is desired
Certifications in quality assurance or commissioning are desired (e.g., CDCAP, DCEP, ICC, CxA, NICET, ASHRAE, USACE CQM, etc.)

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with the client’s quality program and project-specific drawings and specifications via routine inspections (e.g., Level 2 commissioning) of all electrical and mechanical components and systems
Use an electronic field device and software (e.g., iPad with BIM360 Field) to communicate and track results of inspections and note deficiencies of installed components throughout the construction and early commissioning process
Work in a dynamic team environment as the owner representative giving recommendations of standard and specification with the owner, manufacturer, construction manager, general contractor and their lower-tiered subcontractors to identify and prioritize inspections
Able to read a project schedule and determine necessary inspections required based on project and client specifications
Proactively schedule inspections and tests with the general contractor and lower-tiered subcontractors based on short term look-ahead schedule
Prepare daily and weekly reports summarizing the inspections performed and their results
Track documented inspection issues / shortcomings through to resolution
Capable of tailoring provided general inspection checklists for project specific equipment
Can recognize installation trends, take initiative to investigate root-cause analysis, and recommend process improvement
Walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment