MEP Quality Control Manager

CSI

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Quality Governance & Policy Implementation

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Technical Quality Control Framework for all CSI projects.
• Establish quality policies, procedures, and workflows for technical documents, commissioning activities, and engineering deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Project Specifications
  • CSI Internal Standards
  • International Codes and Standards (NFPA, ASHRAE, ICC, ISO, BSRIA, SMACNA, NEC)
  • Local regulations (SBC, civil defense requirements)

B. Technical Document Audit & Validation

• Conduct systematic audits of all technical documents issued by the Technical Department, including:
  • Commissioning Plans
  • Commissionability Reviews
  • ITPs
  • Method Statements
  • Asset Registers
  • Technical Design Reviews
  • O&M Manuals, Training Manuals & System Manuals
• Ensure all documents follow the CSI template, structure, technical clarity, and required level of detail.
• Verify technical accuracy, alignment with design intent, OPR/BOD, and coordination between disciplines (mechanical, electrical, sustainability, controls).
• Identify gaps, risks, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Issue Document Audit Reports (DARs) with corrective actions and required revisions.

C. Quality Control for Commissioning Activities (Site & Office)

• Plan and perform onsite quality audits of commissioning activities across Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire & Life Safety systems.
• Verify compliance with commissioning plans, method statements, and ITPs.
• Audit commissioning deliverables:
  • Pre-functional checklists (PFCs)
  • Functional performance tests (FPTs)
  • Test scripts and acceptance criteria
  • System readiness checks
• Validate the quality and completeness of:
  • TAB activities
  • Electrical testing
  • Fire alarm & life safety integration testing
  • BMS sequence-of-operation testing
  • HVAC system performance
  • Water quality management activities (flushing, disinfection, water testing)
• Conduct random, scheduled, and unscheduled site quality inspections to ensure compliance.
• Highlight non-conformances, generate NCRs, and follow up until closure.

D. Development of QC Tools Checklists, ITPs, Logs

• Create and maintain:
  • Discipline-specific QC checklists (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Firefighting, Controls)
  • Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for all MEP systems and commissioning activities
  • Inspection forms, test logs, and audit templates
  • QA/QC procedures for underground, aboveground and critical systems
• Standardize QC templates across the technical team to ensure consistency and uniformity in all CSI deliverables.
• Ensure checklists and ITPs are aligned with:
  • Project Specs
  • BSRIA Guideline 29
  • NFPA/ICC requirements
  • ASHRAE & SMACNA guidelines

E. Internal Technical Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Review internal processes to identify efficiency gaps and ensure best practice implementation.
• Implement corrective & preventive action (CAPA) programs.
• Lead internal quality audits for all technical documents before final issue.
• Maintain a lessons-learned register and drive improvements across the technical and operations teams.

F. Training, Guidance & Team Support

• Train engineers on:
  • Quality control principles
  • Documentation standards
  • Proper use of checklists & ITPs
  • Code requirements & commissioning compliance
  • Commissioning Process
• Support the Technical Director in developing training materials, technical manuals, and QC guidelines.
• Mentor junior QC and technical engineers on proper documentation, site reviews, and commissioning quality.

G. Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Liaise with:
  • Technical Managers (Mechanical, Electrical, Sustainability, Controls)
  • Site Commissioning Managers
  • Client representatives
  • Design consultants & contractors
• Prepare and present:
  • QC Audit Summaries
  • NCR Reports
  • Quality Performance Dashboards
  • Monthly QC Status Reports
• Act as the primary focal point for all quality-related queries from the client or internal teams.