Data Center Construction Quality Assurance Manager

Worldwide Mission Critical is a global owner's representation and project management company dedicated to the mission-critical industry, helping companies deliver their data centers on time and under budget. Founded on the principle that the right team of experienced data center professionals will deliver great projects, our ability to provide oversight for all aspects of a project sets us apart. 

Summary 

Data Center Construction Quality Assurance Manager (QA) will act as Owner’s Representative for mission critical data center projects. QA will work alongside owner, project managers, project engineers, general contractors, trade partners, equipment vendors, design and engineering consultants, and commissioning agents to assure that all installed product meets or exceeds the intent of the contract documents, as well as industry accepted standards for mission critical construction.  

Primary Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain project-specific Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan inclusive of Preparatory Meetings, First of Kind Inspections, Corrective Actions, and Final Inspections. 
• Thoroughly understand all project documentation including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, equipment data sheets, and material safety data sheets (MSDS). 
• Perform cadenced inspections on all installed product to ensure that it meets or exceeds the intent of the contract documents. 
• Report quality deficiencies to the General Contractor and trade partners via the project’s adopted software platform. 
• Drive all documented quality issues through corrective actions and closure authoring Root Cause Analyses (RCA) when required. 
• Continually audit systems installation to ensure that the key geometries, dimensions, and pathways conform to the Building Information Model (BIM). 
• Partner with General Contractor and trade partners on site logistics planning and material staging to drive greater efficiency on the site. 
• Lead weekly quality control meetings with General Contractor and trade partners. 
• Provide daily quality summaries and more detailed, weekly reports to Owner. 
• Verify that all materials and equipment delivered to the project conform to the approved submittals, free of damage, safely stored/protected, and acceptable for use. 
• Maintain log of all inspections by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). All failed inspections are to be rectified. 
• Participate actively and directly in the development and maintenance of a strong safety culture. 
• Act as liaison between General Contractor, trade partners, equipment vendors, owner operations, and commissioning agents (CxA) throughout entirety of commissioning phase. 
• Track all project design changes and ensure that they are accurately captured in appropriate as-built documentation and BIM files. 
• Support project management team on monthly applications for payment to ensure that percentage of work installed in the field matches that which has been billed. 
• Sustain a culture of open communication, transparency, and mutual respect and understanding between all project stakeholders. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management preferred. 
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in quality assurance or quality control role in data centers or similar mission critical build typologies. 
• OSHA 30; First Aid/CPR; or able to obtain within first 90-days of hire. 
• CDCP highly preferred, but not required. 
• LEED AP highly preferred, but not required. 
• Familiarity with local and national building codes including NFPA, NEC, IBC, general life safety and egress. 
• Robust proficiency in construction management software platforms such as Procore, BlueBeam Revu, and Autodesk Cloud. 
• Strong general computing skills with a focus on Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.) 
• Uncompromising commitment to safety. 
• High levels of initiative, self-direction, and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work in a close team environment. 
• Ability to motivate Contractor with solid communication skills and contract knowledge to accomplish Owner and project goals. 
• Ability to direct troubleshooting and resolution of highly complex or unusual construction problems. 
• Capable of planning and organizing internal and external resources. 
• Problem analysis. 
• Willingness to take on responsibilities with a commitment to perform. 
• Flexibility. 
• Problem-solving. 
• Decision-making. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Willingness to travel.