Job Title: Construction QA/QC Manager – Data Center
Position Summary
Company is seeking an experienced Construction QA/QC Manager to lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control program for mission-critical data center construction projects. This position is responsible for ensuring all construction activities meet project specifications, owner requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations while leading a multidisciplinary QA/QC team throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the project QA/QC program from design through commissioning and project turnover.
- Develop and maintain Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and reporting standards.
- Ensure compliance with owner requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards.
- Establish quality metrics, monitor project performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead and mentor QA/QC inspectors and specialists across electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, and commissioning disciplines.
- Manage field inspections, quality audits, punch lists, and commissioning activities.
- Oversee Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and quality documentation.
- Review Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), testing results, and equipment inspections.
- Coordinate closely with project management, commissioning teams, contractors, and owners.
- Serve as the primary QA/QC contact for clients, contractors, and third-party inspection agencies.
- Manage project turnover documentation, inspection reports, test records, warranties, and closeout packages.
- Identify quality risks and develop mitigation and recovery plans.
- Assist with vendor qualification and subcontractor quality performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- OSHA 30 Certification required.
- 10+ years of QA/QC experience in construction.
- Minimum 5 years supporting data center, mission-critical, or large industrial/commercial construction projects.
- Minimum 3 years leading QA/QC teams.
- Experience developing and managing project QA/QC programs.
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, transformers, PDUs, chilled water systems, and HVAC equipment.
- Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier III/IV facilities and redundancy concepts (N+1, 2N, etc.).
- Knowledge of industry standards including IEEE, NEC, NFPA, NETA, ASHRAE, SMACNA, NEBB, AABC, and ASME.
- Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Cx Alloy, Aconex, and Microsoft Office preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Certifications
- USACE CQM-C
- ASQ CMQ/OE
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
- PMP
- LEED AP
Work Environment
- Initial assignment near Dallas, TX with daily onsite attendance.
- Up to 100% travel to project sites as assigned.
- Work performed in active construction and industrial environments.
- Ability to support night and weekend testing activities when required.
- Extended hours may be required during critical project milestones.