QA​/QC Program Engineer V

Job Title:

QA/QC Program Engineer V

On-site in Montgomery, AL

Hourly rate + hourly per diem available

The QA/QC Program Engineer V leads on-site quality assurance and quality control programs for large-scale data centers and other mission critical construction projects. This role acts as a project owner on site, driving projects forward, making key technical decisions, and ensuring that all construction activities meet rigorous quality standards. The engineer develops and monitors quality metrics, builds and mentors QA/QC teams, and coordinates closely with design, construction, safety, and facility operations to deliver reliable, high-performance facilities.

• Act as an on-site project owner, driving QA/QC initiatives and making informed technical decisions that support overall project objectives.

• Develop and monitor quality program metrics to evaluate project performance and identify trends in construction quality.

• Analyze quality metrics to determine root causes of adverse trends and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement corrective actions.

• Assist in developing and strengthening the on-site construction QA and QC team, providing guidance, structure, and support.

• Develop and refine QA/QC processes and standards to increase efficiency and effectiveness across the project lifecycle.

• Facilitate cross-functional communication between design, construction, safety, facility operations, and general contractors to resolve quality issues.

• Provide training to project personnel on quality awareness, QA/QC procedures, and their specific responsibilities within the quality program.

• Coordinate and resolve quality issues between design, construction, and facility operations teams to maintain alignment with project requirements.

• Audit QA/QC activities performed by staff and subcontractors to verify conformance with established QA/QC procedures.

• Review and examine all submittals, with a particular focus on mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing (MECP) submittals, to ensure compliance with defined QC standards.

• Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation to confirm compliance with project requirements, vendor quality manuals, and company quality records.

• Develop, review, and approve quality documentation, including construction quality procedures, testing matrices, checklists, technical deliverables, and test procedures and plans.

• Recommend corrective and preventive actions for project non-conformances and quality issues, and verify their effective implementation in coordination with project and quality management, design, engineering, and construction teams.

• Review commissioning agent level 4 and level 5 commissioning scripts and provide feedback to support thorough and accurate commissioning activities.

• Support the construction manager in reviewing turnover documentation packages for completeness and accuracy.

• Assist the construction manager in reviewing level 3, 4, and 5 energization, start-up, and commissioning schedules and help ensure adherence to these schedules.

• Drive closure of open issues in project tracking systems (such as ACC) and elevate outstanding items that are not resolved in a timely manner.

• Attend factory witness tests for owner-furnished contractor-installed (OFCI) and contractor-furnished contractor-installed (CFCI) equipment and systems to verify quality and compliance.

• Perform on-site visual inspections and observations of OFCI and CFCI equipment and systems to confirm construction quality and adherence to specifications.

• Assist in confirming that level 2 and level 3 testing documentation is properly completed, verified, and retained for project records.

• Review installed labeling, signage, and tagging to ensure they meet project and quality standards.

• Assist in the development of project-specific QA/QC dashboards and equipment tracking matrices to provide clear visibility into quality status and progress.

• Contribute to semi-annual QA/QC deep-dive reviews and presentations that highlight performance, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement.

• Attend required construction and coordination meetings, including weekly project meetings, monthly global QA/QC meetings, MEP/owner-architect-contractor (OAC) weekly meetings, and daily start-up and commissioning meetings.

• Lead and support QA/QC and commissioning (Cx) programs to ensure reliable operation of mission critical power and cooling systems and other critical infrastructure.

• Manage and coordinate contractors,…