QA​/QC Manager

QA/QC Electrical & Mechanical Manager – Data Center (Contract)

Location:

San Antonio, TX (Non-local candidates acceptable)

Position Type:
Contract (Estimated 3 months; may extend or shorten)

Start Date:

Immediate

Schedule:

~50 hours per week (Mon–Fri)

Status:
Non‑Exempt

Reports To:

Project Manager

Benefits:
None (Contract Role)

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager with a strong electrical technical background and mechanical SME capability to support a large‑scale data center construction project in San Antonio, TX. The QA/QC Manager will be responsible for implementing, administering, and managing the entire project quality control plan
, overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with specifications, and maintaining all QA/QC documentation. This role includes significant involvement in electrical systems, mechanical systems, high‑voltage installations, commissioning support, and greenfield construction processes. This is a contract position with an immediate start. Candidates do not need to be local to San Antonio.

• Prior hands‑on experience with high‑voltage electrical projects.
• Ability to support both electrical and mechanical QA/QC scopes.
• Excellent command of construction quality regulations and procedures.
• Exceptional attention to detail, documentation, and reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Background in data centers, power plants, heavy industrial, or similar environments.

• Control and verify all quality specifications in plans and construction documents.
• Develop, maintain, and implement a comprehensive Quality Control Plan
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• Oversee QC inspections, testing, sampling, and documentation for all on‑site and off‑site activities.
• Maintain and manage:
  • Submittal logs
  • Testing plans
  • Quality documentation
  • Inspection reports
  • NCR logs & rework lists
• Review all subcontractor QC plans to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate shop drawing approvals and material status reports with project engineers.
• Conduct and manage the 4‑Phase QC Process
  :
  • Submittal
  • Pre‑installation
  • Initial inspection
  • Follow‑up inspection
• Work with the Construction Superintendent to identify and correct non‑compliant work.
• Ensure all submittals are processed in time to prevent schedule impacts.
• Maintain up‑to‑date as‑built drawings and material records.
• Lead or support root‑cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Provide SME‑level guidance on electrical and mechanical systems in the data center environment.
• Coordinate planning and QA/QC meetings with internal and external quality representatives.
• Support commissioning checks, electrical walk‑downs, mechanical walk‑downs, and final system testing.

• Strong ability to interpret blueprints, as‑builts, and engineering drawings.
• Proven experience overseeing electrical installations, including MV/LV, load banks, cable bus, bus duct, UPS, switch gear, grounding systems, etc.
• Familiarity with mechanical systems such as HVAC, chillers, pumps, and piping.
• Prior experience with:
  • CSA/CX process mapping
  • High‑voltage systems
  • Data center environment (highly preferred)
• Strong QA background in reviewing documentation for compliance including:
  • Weld mapping
  • Bolt‑up flange mapping
  • MTRs
  • Heat numbers
  • Mechanical test reports
  • Electrical test documentation
• Knowledge of API/ASME codes and ability to verify code compliance.
• Experience performing third‑party inspection work and formal QA audits.

• Excellent communicator across all levels of a project team.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong ability to build rapport with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams

• High school diploma required.
• 15+ years of QA/QC experience in heavy industrial, power plant, manufacturing, or data center construction.
• Formal QA/QC certifications are preferred but not required.
• Prior experience with data center projects strongly preferred.

• Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders/stairs, and sit for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to use PPE (hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, etc.).
• Must maintain necessary vision requirements for inspections.