Construction Manager - Mechanical QA/QC

IREN•Sweetwater, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager - Mechanical QA/QC plays a critical leadership role in delivering the mechanical integrity behind next-generation, mission-critical data centers. In this position, you’ll own and drive the mechanical quality strategy across multiple large-scale construction and retrofit projects, with a strong focus on advanced liquid cooling systems that enable high-performance compute environments. You’ll lead and mentor QA/QC Supervisors and Inspectors, partner closely with Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning leadership, and serve as the mechanical quality authority—setting standards, mitigating risk, and ensuring every system meets the highest levels of performance, safety, and reliability throughout the project lifecycle. With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical QA/QC or inspection in industrial construction, including at least 5 years with liquid cooling systems in data centers or similar environments.
Proven leadership experience managing multi-site QA/QC teams or large-scale industrial construction quality programs.
Demonstrated experience developing QA/QC plans, processes, and inspection strategies.
Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Expertise with quality management systems, audit processes, and root cause analysis.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight project deadlines.
Pre-employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies.
Must provide own steel-toed work boots; other PPE will be supplied.
Must be able to reliably commute to the work site daily or have plans to relocate before starting work.
Must be comfortable working a rotational schedule, which includes day and night shifts as well as weekend work, based on project needs.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as ASQ CQI, AWS CWI, or NDT Level I/II preferred.
OSHA 10 or 30 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical QA/QC program across multiple data center projects, ensuring alignment with company quality standards and client requirements.
Manage and develop QA/QC Supervisors, inspectors, and subcontractor quality teams.
Establish, refine, and enforce mechanical QA/QC procedures, inspection test plans (ITPs), and quality documentation standards.
Oversee inspection activities, non-conformance management, and quality assurance processes at the program level.
Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning leadership to ensure integrated project planning and risk mitigation.
Support design reviews and provide quality input on constructability, liquid cooling design, and mechanical system performance requirements.
Lead root cause analyses and corrective action planning for quality issues across sites.
Review and approve final QA/QC documentation packages for project turnover.
Track key quality metrics and report performance trends to executive leadership.
Coordinate third-party inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and training across the quality organization.
Serve as the primary mechanical quality authority for contractors, vendors, and engineering partners.

Benefits

100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid professional development and access to financial planning and legal services
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training
Company events and team-building activities
Per Diem amount of $155.00 and project allowance, when applicable
15% night-shift premium for eligible roles, when applicable
Overtime compensation for non-exempt workers for hours worked over 40 per week
Relocation and Living-out-allowance (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)