Quality Assurance Manager

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager – Data Centers to lead and oversee all quality assurance and quality control activities on large-scale, mission-critical construction projects.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving quality throughout the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction and early trade coordination through installation, inspection, commissioning support, and final turnover. The QA/QC Manager will work closely with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, client representatives, and third-party inspection agencies to ensure all work is delivered in accordance with project requirements, applicable codes, specifications, and quality standards.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience in large-scale construction, a deep understanding of mission-critical and hyperscale data center environments, and the ability to lead teams while proactively identifying and resolving quality issues before they impact the project.

• Lead and manage the project QA/QC program across large-scale data center construction projects.

• Plan, coordinate, and document quality inspections with subcontractors and vendors across structural, architectural, civil, and mission-critical MEP systems.

• Ensure inspections and testing are properly executed for underground utilities, concrete, steel, prefabricated assemblies, and specialty systems.

• Monitor installation methods and workmanship to reduce defects, punch-list items, and rework.

• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and project requirements to ensure compliance with contract documents, applicable codes, and quality standards.

• Conduct constructability and quality reviews during preconstruction and early trade coordination.

• Communicate project-specific quality requirements to internal project teams, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Lead QA/QC efforts from project kickoff through final handover and closeout.

• Develop and implement project-specific quality management plans aligned with contract requirements and established quality standards.

• Lead and manage a team of quality professionals responsible for site evaluations, reporting, inspections, and project-specific quality planning.

• Coordinate with client representatives and project leadership to resolve quality-related issues.

• Lead weekly QA/QC meetings with subcontractor quality personnel and other key stakeholders.

• Coordinate receipt inspections and oversee third-party testing and inspection agencies.

• Manage quality records, inspection reports, test results, deficiency logs, and other project documentation.

• Track and report KPIs relating to defect trends, rework costs, inspection performance, and overall quality outcomes.

• Issue and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCAs).

• Support timely corrective and remedial actions in collaboration with the wider project team.

• Participate in internal and external site audits and support the implementation of corrective actions.

• Ensure all required quality documentation is compiled for final turnover, including as-built documentation, O&M manuals, turnover packages, and client closeout requirements.

• Support a strong safety culture and ensure quality personnel actively participate in project safety programs and initiatives.

• Drive continuous improvement and help identify opportunities to eliminate defects and waste throughout project execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

• Minimum of 7 years of QA/QC management experience within large-scale construction environments.

• At least 3 years of experience working on mission-critical or hyperscale data center projects.

• Strong knowledge of construction codes, standards, and specifications, including areas such as ICC, NFPA, AISC, ASHRAE, IEEE, and NEC.

• Proven experience managing and leading QA/QC teams on complex construction projects.

• Strong understanding of structural, architectural, civil, and MEP construction scopes.

• Experience coordinating inspections, testing, audits, and quality documentation.

• Familiarity…