Project Manager - QA/QC

Interstates•Bentonville, AR

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 is a travel role, with assignment to one project from start to finish; typical project duration is six months to three years. The role ensures electrical installations are performed safely, meet contract requirements and applicable codes and specifications, and are completed correctly the first time. Working with project leadership, field teams, clients, commissioning partners, and subcontractors, the Project Manager supports quality through planning, installation, testing, turnover, and final closeout. The position involves developing and maintaining project quality plans and inspection processes, conducting field inspections and audits, coordinating inspections, resolving deficiencies, reviewing construction documents, and ensuring accurate testing and turnover documentation. The role also supports continuous improvement and promotes integrating safety and quality throughout project execution. Base pay is $100,000–$135,000, with actual compensation based on qualifications, project experience, and demonstrated ability. Travel benefits, including per diem and company travel programs, are available 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.
A 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Work 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 corrective actions are completed promptly.
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.
Verify that documentation required for testing, commissioning, and system turnover is complete and accurate.
Monitor installation quality throughout all phases of the project.
Identify recurring quality issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Support continuous improvement by developing best practices and coaching field personnel.
Participate in project meetings and provide quality updates, issue tracking, and resolution plans.
Promote a culture integrating safety and quality into project execution.