Quality Control & Safety Manager

Innovative Mechanical & Design (IMD), a Legence company
IMD is a full-service heating, cooling, plumbing and repair company offering comprehensive turnkey solutions. Our experienced team aspires to build, design, and create the resolutions you need using intelligent, creative methods that both meet and exceed industry standards. Together, we collaborate on each project to offer a “think out of the box approach” to solutions because we believe in assisting our clients with options and quality consultations. 

Quality Control & Safety Manager (Fabrication & Field Support)

About the Role

The Quality Control & Safety Manager is responsible for leading jobsite and fabrication shop safety practices and executing quality control processes that ensure safe operations and first-pass quality. This role partners closely with Fabrication, Field Operations, and BIM/VDC teams to drive consistent execution from material receipt through installation, startup, and turnover. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize and deliver with urgency in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Compliance

· Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations and internal company standards.

· Promote a safety-conscious work environment across the fabrication shop and supported project sites.

· Work closely with the Director of Safety, Fabrication leadership, Project Managers, and Foremen to ensure safe work practices and proactive risk management.

· Perform documented safety inspections (shop and jobsite), track findings, and drive timely corrective actions.

· Develop, implement, and maintain safety plans, policies, procedures, and training programs aligned to company expectations and project needs.

· Deliver safety training per the Safety Training Matrix; maintain training documentation and required records.

· Organize and coordinate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety communications.

· Investigate incidents and near-misses, complete root-cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions; maintain statistical safety data.

· Lead the company safety committee, facilitate meetings, and ensure follow-through on action items.

· Partner with external safety consultants to ensure inspections occur regularly and findings are closed out.

· Support Purchasing with selection and procurement of safety equipment and supplies.

· Identify and resolve safety issues before they escalate into major problems.

Quality Control Execution (Fabrication & Installation)

· Execute planned inspection and test activities from material receiving through fabrication and field installation, including (as applicable):

o receiving inspection and material verification

o fit-up and dimensional checks

o supports/hangers verification

o cleanliness/flush checks

o pressure/leak testing

o insulation/labeling verification

o startup readiness and turnover completion

· Conduct shop and field walkdowns, system verification, and readiness assessments for HVAC, plumbing, and process/utility systems.

· Apply applicable codes and standards as required by project scope (e.g., IMC/IPC, SMACNA, and applicable AWS/ASME requirements such as B31/Section IX).

· Maintain quality documentation and traceability, including RFIs, submittals, inspection logs, test reports, redlines/as-builts, and QA/QC turnover packages.

· Ensure material and component traceability from model to shop to field and support accurate closeout documentation.

· Identify nonconformances, document NCRs, support root-cause analysis and CAPA activities, and drive timely closure in quality tracking systems.

· Coordinate daily with Fabrication, Field, and BIM/VDC teams on spool releases, checklists, quality gates/hold points, and handoffs to support schedule and first-pass quality.

· Support interactions with clients, vendors, general contractors, third-party inspectors, and AHJs during inspections and audits; provide professional documentation and responses.

Success in This Role Looks Like

· Reduced rework through consistent first-pass quality execution and clear quality documentation.

· Improved delegation and trust from project teams due to reliable, proactive follow-through.

· Timely closure of safety and quality findings and consistent compliance with training and inspection requirements.

· Strong partnership with Fabrication, Field, and BIM/VDC teams resulting in smooth handoffs and on-time turnover packages.

Required Qualifications

· 3–5 years of construction and/or fabrication experience, preferably in mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, process/utility) environments.

· OSHA 500 Authorized Instructor (required) or ability to obtain within an agreed timeframe.

· Demonstrated experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and implementing corrective actions.

· Hands-on experience with quality inspections/testing and maintaining QA/QC documentation.

· Working knowledge of applicable mechanical and fabrication codes/standards (IMC/IPC, SMACNA; AWS/ASME elements as required by project scope).

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfort using safety and/or quality tracking software.

· Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting company requirements.

· Ability to successfully pass required pre-employment drug, alcohol, physical, and background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience supporting both fabrication shops and active project sites.

· Experience with quality databases, document control systems, and turnover package development.

· Mechanically inclined with ability to assist with basic equipment maintenance coordination/triage.

Core Competencies

· Safety leadership and influence without formal authority

· Quality mindset and attention to detail

· Strong written and verbal communication

· Active listening and effective collaboration across teams

· Planning, prioritization, and time management in fast-paced environments

· Complex problem solving and sound judgment

· Documentation discipline and follow-through

About Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

Benefits Overview
Health & Welfare: Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program
Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave
Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan

Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations.  We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws. 

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