QUALITY DEPARTMENT OPPORTUNITY: TRAVELING QUALITY INSPECTOR

icon Mechanical is seeking qualified professionals to join our Quality team. We are a full-service mechanical contractor and construction firm specializing in fabrication, installation, modification, and ongoing service of process piping, power piping, boiler making, industrial equipment installation, industrial ventilation, and HVAC. icon is IMI’s original, flagship firm and takes pride in having constructed projects in over 42 states in markets including emerging technology, data centers, healthcare, laboratories, pharmaceutical, automotive, and education. icon has the capacity to perform projects where the mechanical portion can be $100’s of millions to build.
icon is headquartered in Granite City, IL, and has branches in Nashville, TN, Chesterfield, MO, and Charlotte, NC. icon was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Fastest-growing Companies in the St. Louis Metropolitan Region and recently listed as one of the Top 10 Fastest-growing Mechanical Construction Companies in the United States.
We are currently looking for a Traveling Quality Inspector to join our Quality team. The location for this role is dependent on project needs. Our ideal candidate for a Traveling Quality Inspector is someone with 3+ years of experience who has meticulous attention to detail for top-quality fabrication, and strong communication skills for effective team and partner collaboration.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS FOR ICON’S TRAVELING QUALITY INSPECTOR INCLUDE:

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more and climb ladders safely and efficiently as part of routine job duties.
• Possess adequate visual capabilities including close-range vision, distance vision, color differentiation, and peripheral awareness to perform essential job functions safely and effectively.
• Possessing a weld Inspection certification (CWI, VT-Level II, API, etc.) is preferred.
• While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms, and talk
• Expertise in Mechanical Systems (HVAC, Piping, Plumbing, Sheet Metal) and their associated codes and standards.
• Capable of periodic travel to job sites and fabrication shops to perform quality-related tasks as needed.
• Experienced in welding, brazing, fusing, testing, and examination.
• Analytical acumen with proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and test results.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement quality control processes and procedures.
• Showcases strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, clients, and other contractors.

• Conduct detailed reviews of project drawings and technical specifications to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Developing and managing QA/QC plans, reviewing project documentation, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Leading coordination efforts including pre-installation conferences, weekly quality meetings, and subcontractor alignment.
• Conducting on-site inspections and testing (e.g., welds, bolts, pressure tests), overseeing third-party evaluations, and enforcing corrective actions.
• Maintaining organized records of inspections, test results, and certifications; verifying qualifications of vendors and installers.
• Coordinating sampling and testing schedules to avoid delays, collaborating with inspection entities, and supporting project closeout with final quality reporting.