Working/Functional Title
Construction Quality Assurance Superviso
Position Summary
Salary: $106,100 - $129,600 commensurate with experience. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; This position is eligible for partial remote work. Regular attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.
This position will provide daily supervision to the Construction Quality Assurance team (12 FTEs) within IPF Building Services - Building Performance Services. The Construction Quality Assurance team provides the following services:
1. New construction commissioning (NC Cx) services focused on HVAC / electrical systems
2. Skilled Trades Construction Representatives - plan review and construction site inspections on all major trade categories (eg., HVAC/controls, plumbing, electrical, roofing, masonry, glass, architectural finishes, structural components, fire alarm/life safety, outside utilities, fire suppression
3. Providing support to BPS Asset Management Team in maintaining accurate asset/equipment data as part of new construction / renovation projects
The position will require expert knowledge and experience with the planning, design and construction processes, working knowledge of all aspects of building systems operation, ensure adherence to the MSU Authority Having Jurisdiction governance model, and use this knowledge to better align the three efforts within the Construction Quality Assurance team to continually improve our culture, team efficiency and simplify work processes with the Planning, Design and Construction team.
The breakdown of responsibilities are as follows:
25%: Provide expert technical knowledge as related to a specific trade and/or various aspects of the construction process. Apply this knowledge during planning/design/construction phases of a project. This may include, but is not limited to building envelope, utilities, plumbing, HVAC/controls, electrical, life safety, general construction management.
25%: Act as primary commissioning administrator for the identification of opportunities, work scope development, engagement of subject matter experts, and overall commissioning process performance MSU construction standards. Procure and provide oversight to independent testing agencies on MSU construction projects (eg., commissioning (Cx), HVAC testing/adjusting/balancing (TAB), sound testing, vibration analysis, etc.)
20%: Ensure construction quality assurance process conformance for project delivery processes pertaining to new construction projects managed by IPF Planning, Design & Construction and IPF Building Services - Project Services.
20%: Provide day to day supervision of the Construction Quality Assurance (C-QA) team and act as a central point of contact for PDC / Building Services regarding work loading, C-QA team task and procedural alignment / efficiencies, accountability of NC Cx / STCR processes as related to quality of project delivery for high performance buildings and assemblies.
10%: Collaborate with other BPS units to ensure full utilization of team resources and systems knowledge - this includes but is not limited to: providing data gathering support for the Facility Asset Data Exchange (FADE) process, document closeout process w/ Facility Information Services, utilization of Re-Cx team building systems data during project planning, engagement of Energy-Operations Engineer to complete Energy Impact Statements, Central Control team for BAS planning, Asset Management for total cost of ownership data and strategic decision making.
This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.
Salary: $106,100 - $129,600 commensurate with experience. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; This position is eligible for partial remote work. Regular attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.
This position will provide daily supervision to the Construction Quality Assurance team (12 FTEs) within IPF Building Services - Building Performance Services. The Construction Quality Assurance team provides the following services:
1. New construction commissioning (NC Cx) services focused on HVAC / electrical systems
2. Skilled Trades Construction Representatives - plan review and construction site inspections on all major trade categories (eg., HVAC/controls, plumbing, electrical, roofing, masonry, glass, architectural finishes, structural components, fire alarm/life safety, outside utilities, fire suppression
3. Providing support to BPS Asset Management Team in maintaining accurate asset/equipment data as part of new construction / renovation projects
The position will require expert knowledge and experience with the planning, design and construction processes, working knowledge of all aspects of building systems operation, ensure adherence to the MSU Authority Having Jurisdiction governance model, and use this knowledge to better align the three efforts within the Construction Quality Assurance team to continually improve our culture, team efficiency and simplify work processes with the Planning, Design and Construction team.
The breakdown of responsibilities are as follows:
25%: Provide expert technical knowledge as related to a specific trade and/or various aspects of the construction process. Apply this knowledge during planning/design/construction phases of a project. This may include, but is not limited to building envelope, utilities, plumbing, HVAC/controls, electrical, life safety, general construction management.
25%: Act as primary commissioning administrator for the identification of opportunities, work scope development, engagement of subject matter experts, and overall commissioning process performance MSU construction standards. Procure and provide oversight to independent testing agencies on MSU construction projects (eg., commissioning (Cx), HVAC testing/adjusting/balancing (TAB), sound testing, vibration analysis, etc.)
20%: Ensure construction quality assurance process conformance for project delivery processes pertaining to new construction projects managed by IPF Planning, Design & Construction and IPF Building Services - Project Services.
20%: Provide day to day supervision of the Construction Quality Assurance (C-QA) team and act as a central point of contact for PDC / Building Services regarding work loading, C-QA team task and procedural alignment / efficiencies, accountability of NC Cx / STCR processes as related to quality of project delivery for high performance buildings and assemblies.
10%: Collaborate with other BPS units to ensure full utilization of team resources and systems knowledge - this includes but is not limited to: providing data gathering support for the Facility Asset Data Exchange (FADE) process, document closeout process w/ Facility Information Services, utilization of Re-Cx team building systems data during project planning, engagement of Energy-Operations Engineer to complete Energy Impact Statements, Central Control team for BAS planning, Asset Management for total cost of ownership data and strategic decision making.
This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge normally acquired in four years of college, technical or vocational school in mechanical, electrical, HVAC/energy or applied engineering, energy modeling/analysis, mathematics, statistics or a related field; over eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in operations and maintenance of high-performance buildings; demonstrated technical expertise that can be applied to the design and/or construction of the built environment - such as, but not limited to electrical, plumbing, envelope systems, life safety, HVAC/controls/mechanical, structural/architectural trades, commissioning process; possession of four or more industry certifications, or an equivalent certification course; completion of all of the APPA Institute for Facilities Management courses (four areas of coursework - General Administration; Operations & Maintenance; Planning, Design & Construction; Energy & Utilities) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid vehicle operator license is necessary; must drive a University vehicle and meet MSU standards for safe driving.
Desired Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management or construction management, demonstrated working knowledge of Planon or equivalent integrated work management system, Blue Cielo Meridian or equivalent document management system, Unifier or equivalent project management information system; Autodesk Build or equivalent project documentation management information system; ability to utilize computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Co-pilot software; strong customer relations and organizational skills; ability to read, interpret, and apply related industry recommendations and standards. Facilities management certification/accreditation and/or knowledge of the commercial building operations and maintenance is a plus.
A lifelong learner and problem solver with strong technical skills and communication skills, who focuses on innovative solutions aligned with University goals.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
RESUME
Work Hours
NON-STANDARD WORK HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm and may require after-hours, weekend and holiday work.
Website
WWW,IPF.MSU.EDU
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends April 7, 2026, 11:55 PM
