QA/QC Project Manager, Mechanical Systems

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies•Downers Grove, IL

41d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Ability to travel to project sites as needed
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mech engineer tech., Construction Engineering, or related technical field preferred; equivalent field experience in commissioning, startup, service, or mechanical systems operations will also be considered.
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

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

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