Director, Data Center Construction Quality

SB Energy•San Carlos, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today. Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power! Title : Director, Data Center Construction Quality Basic Function: The Head of Data Center Construction Quality is responsible for managing the quality of the project (NTP to COD) to ensure the project is constructed and performs in accordance with the established requirements and standards. She/He will work closely with the SBE PM and the EPC’s Quality and Construction Manager to ensure all goals are achieved. The CQM role also includes direct oversight and review of the entire documentation and physical inspection phase of the workflow process and collaborating with other in-house personnel (e.g.: Construction Manager, Project Engineer etc.) and external personnel to produce and document a quality product. She/He will report directly to the VP of Operational Excellence and dotted line to the VP of DC Projects. Leadership Traits We Value Technically fearless—comfortable challenging flawed assumptions Detail-driven without losing sight of system-level outcomes Calm under pressure with the judgment to halt work when necessary, and communication/discernment ability to ensure its constructive, and effective. Builder mindset—creates durable systems, not paperwork

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Structural required)
12+ years in quality, engineering, commissioning, or construction leadership within: Data centers, Semiconductor fabs, Power generation or other mission-critical infrastructure
Demonstrated authority interacting with EPCs, designers, and hyperscale clients
Proven ability to identify latent defects and systemic risks before they reach operations
Mission-critical electrical systems up to and including medium-voltage distribution
Mechanical cooling systems for high-density and liquid-cooled environments
Redundancy architectures (N, N+1, 2N, distributed redundancy)
Commissioning methodologies and failure-mode testing
Applicable codes and standards:
NEC, NFPA, IBC, IFC
IEEE, ASHRAE, ASME
Uptime Institute / TIA-942 concepts (formal certification not required)

Nice To Haves

PE license
Commissioning or quality certifications (CxA, PMP, ISO lead auditor, etc.)
Experience in design-build and fast-track delivery models

Responsibilities

Quality Strategy & Governance
Establish and maintain a developer-wide Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 principles and tailored for mission-critical infrastructure.
Define QA policies, inspection regimes, acceptance criteria, and escalation pathways for all projects.
Serve as final technical authority on quality disputes between designers, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents.
Have a thorough and complete knowledge and understanding of EPC contracts (specifically quality portion of the contracts) in order to assist the Project Manager in development of the onsite procedures
Carry forward lessons learned and continuous improvements across the program from project to project into the future.
Vendor & Supply Chain Quality
Qualify and audit critical equipment vendors (switchgear, generators, UPS, cooling systems).
Review factory acceptance testing (FAT) protocols and results.
Establish performance benchmarks and corrective-action expectations for suppliers.
Design Phase Quality Assurance
Lead constructability, coordination, and quality reviews of:
Electrical one-lines, protection studies, grounding, and arc-flash mitigation
Mechanical systems (chilled water, DX, liquid cooling, redundancy topology)
Structural systems supporting high-density IT loads and equipment anchorage
Verify alignment between Basis of Design (BOD), Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), and final construction documents.
Ensure lessons learned are systematically captured and fed back into standard designs.
Review construction drawings/specifications and submittals for conformance with project specifications by direct review and by leveraging the knowledge and experience of others in the project team when necessary
Construction Quality Control Oversight
Oversee project-level QA/QC teams and third-party inspectors.
Define inspection and test plans (ITPs) for all critical systems including:
Medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators
Cooling plants, CRAHs/CDUs, piping systems
Fire protection and life safety systems
Audit contractor QC programs, subcontractor workmanship, and material traceability.
Lead root-cause analysis for defects, non-conformances, and field failures.
Review the project submittal log and all other project specific quality control reports
Co-leader of “Golden Reviews” with EPC Contractor (i.e., per row, per inverter, per string)
Lead weekly quality meetings/reviews with the project teams
Provide weekly reports and metrics that show the project is being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standards and objectives and constructively confronts non-conformances to produce the desired outcome in a timely manner
Audit construction, documentation, and processes of the project – both on-going and acceptance audits
Perform quality control testing and inspection in adherence with contract requirements and company best practices
Manage and validate that all non-conformances and audit findings are closed with appropriate Corrective and Preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent repeat issues
Drive lessons learned and continuous improvements during the construction phase
Commissioning & Turnover
Ensure quality continuity from construction into integrated systems testing (IST) and commissioning.
Validate that functional performance testing reflects real-world operating scenarios and failure modes.
Oversee punch-list resolution, deficiency closure, and readiness for client acceptance.
Ensure turnover documentation meets operational and long-term maintainability standards.
Review and audit and document the testing and commissioning of building systems
Ownership of the quality scope of the data center project from NTP to COD
Co-leader of Handover-Turnover (HOTO) prior to project hand-off to O&M.

Benefits

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support