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MEP QA/QC Data Center Construction
Location: Canton, MS
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Were looking for an experienced MEP QA/QC to support our mission-critical data center projects. This role is central to delivering the level of quality, reliability, and performance our clients expect. Youll work closely with project teams, trade partners, and owners to ensure every MEP system is installed correctly, tested thoroughly, and turned over with confidence.
If you take pride in doing things the right way, value strong relationships, and thrive in a team environment, youll feel right at home here.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the MEP quality program for large-scale data center projects, ensuring all work meets contract documents, industry standards, and owner expectations.
• Review and validate MEP submittals, shop drawings, and equipment selections, with a focus on mission-critical reliability.
• Conduct routine field inspections to verify installation quality for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems.
• Identify, document, and track non-conformance items, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors to address technical issues and maintain alignment across the team.
• Maintain accurate QA/QC documentation, including inspection reports, test results, commissioning records, and turnover packages.
• Support and coordinate commissioning activities, including integrated systems testing and equipment start-up.
• Ensure compliance with local codes, safety standards, and company procedures, reinforcing a culture where safety and quality go hand in hand.
• Participate in pre-installation meetings, quality reviews, and owner discussions to maintain clear communication and expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in MEP QA/QC, MEP coordination, or MEP field supervision, preferably on mission-critical or data center projects.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, cooling systems, fire protection, and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes, integrated systems testing, and data center performance requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with construction management platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, or BIM tools.
• Relevant certifications (CQM, QC Manager, ASHRAE, NICET, etc.) are a plus

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools/equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our clients business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.