Summary of Position
The
QA/QC Manager - Data Centers / Mission Critical is responsible for leading all quality assurance and quality control efforts on complex data center and mission critical projects. This position ensures that all architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems are installed in strict accordance with contract documents, manufacturer requirements, commissioning specifications, and owner standards. The QA/QC Manager works closely with field leadership, trade partners, commissioning teams, and owners to drive a culture of quality, minimize rework, and support successful system startup, integrated testing, and facility turnover.
Preferred Experience
- Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience on mission critical or data center projects.
- 10+ years of commercial construction experience, preferably in Superintendent, MEP, Commissioning, or Quality leadership roles.
- Experience with hyperscale, colocation, enterprise data centers, high-tech, semiconductor, healthcare, or other mission critical facilities preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of commissioning processes, startup procedures, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover requirements.
- Understanding of critical mechanical and electrical systems including:
- UPS Systems
- Switchgear
- Generators
- Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
- Bus Duct Systems
- Chillers
- CRAH/CRAC Units
- Cooling Towers
- Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Fire Alarm & Detection Systems
- Electrical Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and enforce the Project Quality Management Plan.
- Establish quality standards and inspection processes for all trades, with special emphasis on critical MEP systems.
- Lead preparatory meetings, first-work inspections, and quality audits for major scopes of work.
- Review and track shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, commissioning specifications, and owner standards for quality compliance.
- Collaborate closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, MEP Coordinators, VDC teams, and Commissioning Agents.
- Perform routine field inspections to verify installation quality and specification compliance.
- Identify quality deficiencies early and ensure corrective actions are implemented prior to system testing.
- Develop and maintain project punch lists, deficiency logs, and quality trend reports.
- Verify completion of quality inspections required before equipment startup and commissioning activities.
- Monitor subcontractor quality performance and establish accountability measures.
- Ensure all testing procedures comply with project specifications and commissioning requirements.
- Support Factory Witness Tests (FWT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Startup Verification, Functional Performance Testing (FPT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Coordinate quality documentation required for commissioning and facility turnover.
- Ensure complete turnover packages are assembled, including:
- Test Reports
- Startup Reports
- As-Built Documentation
- O&M Manuals
- Equipment Certifications
- Warranty Documentation
- Training Records
- Participate in owner quality meetings, commissioning meetings, and executive project reviews.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned programs across mission critical projects.
Key Deliverables
- Project Quality Management Plan
- Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
- Quality Audit Reports
- Deficiency & Non-Conformance Logs
- MEP Pre-Functional Checklists
- Startup Verification Records
- Commissioning Readiness Reports
- Functional Performance Test Documentation
- Integrated Systems Testing Documentation
- Turnover Packages
- Owner Closeout Deliverables
Required Skills & Expectations
The QA/QC Manager must possess:
- Strong understanding of mission critical construction methodologies.
- Knowledge of commissioning processes and turnover requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret complex MEP drawings, specifications, and one-line diagrams.
- Working knowledge of ANSI, NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, IEEE, Uptime Institute, and owner-specific standards.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Experience managing quality on large-scale MEP-intensive projects.
- Exceptional documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with owners, commissioning agents, design teams, and trade partners.
- Strong leadership presence in the field.
- Ability to oversee multiple quality initiatives simultaneously.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and right-first-time execution.
- Proficiency in Procore, ACC, BIM 360, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and commissioning/quality tracking software.
Ideal Candidate Background
- Data Center QA/QC Manager
- Commissioning Manager transitioning into QA/QC
- Mission Critical Superintendent
- MEP Superintendent
- MEP Quality Manager
- Data Center Construction Manager with strong quality experience
