QA/QC and Turnover Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

QAQC - Turnover Engineer

Department: ConstructionQuality Assurance

Location: Holly Springs, North Carolina

Duration: 1-year Contract-to-Hire

Work Model: On-site

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in providing mission-critical facility solutions for high-tech industries, including semiconductors, life sciences, and data centers. They offer a full suite of services - ranging from design and engineering to construction management and project delivery.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Turnover Engineer is responsible for ensuring all construction, installation, and commissioning activities meet project quality standards, while managing the documentation and system-completion process required for turnover to commissioning and operations. The role ensures compliance with project specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements and drives the completion of all quality and turnover deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and quality procedures.

Perform inspections of construction activities, equipment installation, materials, and fabrication to ensure compliance with project specifications and codes (ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, etc.).

Verify material certifications, equipment documentation, and maintain full traceability.

Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and vendor packages for quality requirements.

Identify and document Non-Conformances (NCRs); lead root-cause analysis and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Maintain quality records, checklists, punch lists, and inspection reports.

Support internal, client, and regulatory audits.

Provide coaching to contractors and project teams on quality standards and expectations.

Turnover / System Completion

Develop and manage the Turnover Execution Plan and define system boundaries.

Prepare and maintain Turnover Packages (TOPs) and support Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), and Ready for Start-up (RFSU) milestones.

Track and manage ITRs (Inspection & Test Records), pressure tests, function tests, and punch-list items.

Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, commissioning, and document control teams to gather required documentation.

Populate and maintain system completion tools (e.g., SmartCompletions, MC+, Aconex, Procore, Zenator, etc.).

Conduct system walk-downs and support client inspections for mechanical completion and system turnover.

Compile and deliver complete, accurate Turnover Dossiers to commissioning and operations.

Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and fully traceable before turnover.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Industrial) or related technical field; equivalent experience considered.

2-10+ years of QA/QC, construction quality, or system completion/turnover experience.

Strong understanding of construction methods, commissioning processes, and industry codes/standards.

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometrics, engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor data packages.

Experience with NCR management, root-cause analysis, and quality tools.

Proficiency in turnover/completion software is a strong asset.

Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced project environment.

(Nice-to-Have)

Experience in pharmaceutic