MEP Quality ManagerLocation: Chicago, IL (O'Hare International Airport Project)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key 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.
RequirementsEducation & 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.
