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MEP Quality Control Specialist - Federal Projects in Pensacola

Date Posted: 28 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Are you the person crews call when a duct run, panel schedule or sprinkler test needs to be right the first time? A federal general contractor with a strong backlog of military and government construction work along the Gulf Coast is hiring an MEP Quality Control Specialist in Pensacola. You'll be the project's mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection quality lead, partnering with the quality control manager, project manager and superintendent to keep work moving and inspections clean.

What You'll Do

  • Run the MEP and fire protection submittal process, checking each package against the plans and specifications before it goes to the government
  • Carry out preparatory, initial and follow-up inspections on MEP work as part of the three-phase quality control process
  • Witness and document system testing, from pressure and duct leakage tests to electrical checks and fire alarm verification
  • Write clear daily quality control reports and keep deficiency logs moving to closure
  • Confirm subcontractors understand project quality requirements before their work starts
  • Support design reviews and code checks on design-build projects
  • Track calibrated test equipment and keep calibration records up to date
  • Pull together startup, commissioning and turnover documentation so every system is handed over complete

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of MEP experience on industrial, commercial or federal construction projects
  • Solid knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and controls installation, startup and commissioning
  • USACE or NAVFAC project experience and RMS/QCS familiarity are a strong plus
  • CQM-C certification, or the willingness to earn it, plus any inspection credentials the project calls for
  • A sharp eye for detail and a steady, organized approach to documentation
  • Good communication with project teams, government representatives, subcontractors and craft workers
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. No sponsorship is available.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary, bonus and benefits
  • Health and dental insurance, plus company-paid life and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays and a 401(k)
  • Steady federal work with a team that sticks together
  • A clear path toward a quality control manager role

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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