QC Inspector - Mission Critical ​/ Data Centers

POSITION SUMMARY

The QC Inspector is a dedicated, full-time onsite position responsible for performing continuous,

task-by-task quality inspections across all trades on a mission-critical data center construction

project. This role reports to the QA/QC Manager – Mission Critical/Data Centers and functions

as the primary field presence for quality control, conducting multiple inspections per day as work

is completed and before it is covered up or advanced. The QC Inspector documents findings,

flags non-conforming work for correction, and verifies that corrective actions are completed

before work proceeds, supporting the zero-defect standard required for successful

commissioning and owner acceptance.

• Same-day inspection documentation with no backlog, giving the QA/QC Manager – Mission Critical/Data Centers real-time visibility into field quality status.
• No work concealed, covered, or energized without required Hold Point/Witness Point sign-off.
• Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) written, tracked, and closed out promptly, with corrective actions verified before work proceeds.
• An accurate, current punch list by area/system that drives timely correction rather than end-of-project backlog.
• Complete, well-organized field records (photos, material certifications, calibration logs) ready to support closeout and commissioning turnover without rework.
• Field crews. Foremen, and Superintendents who see the QC Inspector as a clear, consistent professional resource for getting work right the first time.

• Prioritizes safety as the utmost importance, even before production, and promotes a team culture that makes safety the primary focus for all employees at all times.
• Adheres to safety procedures in accordance with federal or state-specific OSHA statutes and regulations, in addition to all Company-specific and Client-required safety standard

• Fully understands and shares a passion for the Company’s core values, vision, mission, and objectives.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships as trusted advisors to our clients.

• Performs frequent, task-level field inspections throughout each shift, verifying installed work against approved drawings, specifications, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and manufacturer installation requirements.
• Enforces designated Hold Points and Witness Points, confirming required inspections and approvals occur before work is concealed, covered, or energized.
• Documents all inspections with photos, measurements, and written notes using the project’s quality documentation system; maintains a same-day turnaround on inspection records.
• Identifies and writes up NCRs for any work that does not meet contract, code, or manufacturer requirements, and tracks each NCR through corrective action to verified closure.
• Communicates directly with Superintendents and Foremen in the field to flag issues in real time and confirms corrective work before reinspection.
• Maintains and updates punch lists by area/system, coordinating with subcontractors to drive timely resolution.
• Verifies material certifications, calibration records and installation documentation are collected and filed in real time to support closeout and commissioning turnover packages.
• Supports the QA/QC Manager – Mission Critical/Data Centers in preparing for owner, Commissioning Agent (CxA), and third-party/special inspection walks by ensuring the area of work is inspection-ready.
• Escalates recurring or systemic quality issues to the QA/QC Manager – Mission Critical/Data Centers promptly.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable codes [International Building Code (IBC), National Electric Code (NEC), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)] and owner-specific quality standards relevant to the assigned scope.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical trade certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 3 years of field quality control/inspection experience in commercial, industrial, or mission critical construction; prior data center or mission critical project experience strongly preferred