Director, QA/QC

IREN•,

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, QA/QC owns construction quality across IREN’s Texas campuses and builds and leads the QA/QC program for hyperscale data center projects. The program spans inspection and test plans, equipment startup, integrated systems testing, and commissioning to ensure buildings meet design intent, code, and IREN standards. The role works closely with general contractors, trade partners, commissioning agents, and Construction, Engineering, and Operations teams, and reports quality performance and risks to executive leadership. The position is based in Texas and involves on-site work with travel of up to 50% between Childress, Sweetwater, and future IREN sites. It leads a multidisciplinary quality team across multiple construction sites and owns quality processes through turnover and closeout to Operations. IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider that builds, owns, and operates data centers and GPU clusters. The company states that its data centers are powered by 100% renewable energy and that it aims to operate responsibly and sustainably, with a positive impact on its communities.

Requirements

10+ years of construction quality management experience, preferably in mission critical facilities.
Strong understanding of data center infrastructure across electrical, mechanical, structural, and civil systems.
Deep understanding of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, air and liquid cooling systems, chillers, and BMS/EPMS.
Proven ability to develop, implement, and lead a comprehensive QA/QC program, including inspection and test plans, quality control procedures, deficiency tracking, material inspections, and documentation management.
Extensive experience with equipment startup, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, and commissioning, and coordinating QA/QC with commissioning agents, general contractors, subcontractors, and owner's representatives.
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary quality teams across multiple construction projects, including setting quality KPIs, driving subcontractor accountability, identifying construction risks, and implementing corrective action programs.
Ability to communicate quality performance and risks clearly to executive leadership.
Based in Texas and able to work on site with travel up to 50% between Childress, Sweetwater, and future IREN sites.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
CQM, CCM, PE, CxA, or equivalent certification.
Experience with Procore, BIM 360, and Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and lead a comprehensive QA/QC program across IREN construction projects in Texas.
Own inspection and test plans, quality control procedures, deficiency tracking, material inspections, and quality documentation management.
Build and maintain the Quality Management System, including standards, ITP templates, the NCR process, defect trend analysis, and root cause reporting.
Verify that electrical, mechanical, structural, and civil systems are installed and perform to design specifications and operational requirements.
Lead QA/QC through equipment startup, factory and site acceptance testing, Level 1 to Level 5 commissioning, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing.
Coordinate quality activities with commissioning agents, general contractors, subcontractors, and owner's representatives.
Own the turnover and closeout package to Operations, and coordinate with AHJs, third-party inspectors, and certifying bodies.
Establish quality KPIs, drive subcontractor accountability, and run corrective action programs.
Identify construction quality risks early and present clear options to the Vice President, Construction and site leadership.
Communicate quality performance and risks to executive leadership through concise, data-driven updates.
Build and lead a multidisciplinary quality team across multiple Texas construction sites.

Benefits

Base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs.
Total compensation may include an annual incentive bonus, equity (long-term incentive), and project allowances.
Relocation assistance, as applicable and based on candidate circumstances.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, 100% company paid for employees and 75% company paid for dependents.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage.
Health Savings Accounts when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Financial wellness tools and resources.
Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid) for some roles.
Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility.
Training and personal development opportunities.
Company events and team-building activities.