Project Manager - QA/QC

Interstates•Houston, TX

5h•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Interstates is seeking an experienced QA/QC Project Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control for electrical construction on a large-scale, mission-critical data center project based in Muskogee, Oklahoma. This travel role ensures electrical installations are performed safely, meet contract requirements and applicable codes and specifications, and are completed correctly the first time. The position works closely with project leadership, field teams, clients, commissioning partners, and subcontractors throughout planning, installation, testing, turnover, and closeout. The role supports quality planning and execution across all phases of construction, including inspections, documentation, deficiency resolution, testing and commissioning readiness, and continuous improvement. Interstates describes its culture as family-like, emphasizing trust, safety, teamwork, flexible schedules, community involvement, and opportunities for career development. Compensation is $100,000–$135,000, based on qualifications, project experience, and demonstrated ability. The project assignment typically lasts from six months to three years and includes travel benefits such as per diem and company travel programs where applicable.

Requirements

Experience leading QA/QC, quality management, field engineering, project management, or electrical construction on commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, NEC requirements, quality standards, testing, commissioning, and project turnover.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, submittals, and technical documentation.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience managing quality documentation, inspections, punch lists, and turnover packages.
Ability to build strong relationships with field crews, clients, subcontractors, and project leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, or a related field is preferred; equivalent electrical construction or QA/QC experience will also be considered.
Willingness to travel to support the data center project based in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mission-critical or data center construction.
Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead project-wide quality assurance and quality control efforts for electrical construction on a mission-critical data center.
Develop, implement, and maintain project quality plans, inspection processes, and documentation requirements.
Partner with project managers, superintendents, foremen, engineers, and field teams to ensure installations meet project specifications, NEC requirements, client standards, and manufacturer recommendations.
Conduct quality inspections, audits, and field walks throughout construction.
Track deficiencies, manage punch lists, and ensure timely corrective actions.
Coordinate inspections with clients, commissioning teams, engineers, subcontractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
Review construction documents, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to identify quality risks before installation.
Support pre-installation planning and constructability reviews to improve execution.
Verify documentation required for testing, commissioning, and system turnover is complete and accurate.
Monitor installation quality throughout all phases of the project, not just at completion.
Identify recurring quality issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by developing best practices and coaching field personnel.
Participate in project meetings, providing quality updates, issue tracking, and resolution plans.
Promote a culture where safety and quality are integrated into every aspect of project execution.