Electrical QA / QC Manager Data Center Construction

Pkaza•Lithia Springs, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

An established electrical contracting firm specializing in data center and mission-critical facilities is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to support a data center construction project. The role manages project quality and commissioning, with particular oversight of Level 2 through Level 4 commissioning of critical infrastructure systems in accordance with company policies and procedures. The position involves substantial coordination and administrative work, process analysis and documentation, operational procedure development, and effective communication with business and operations managers. Business and financial acumen are required. The QA/QC Manager oversees onsite quality and commissioning scopes, coordinates with project teams and clients, evaluates lessons learned across sites, improves installation processes, monitors compliance, supervises quality and production personnel, and communicates operational status to senior management. The role also conducts site walkthroughs, maintains quality documentation and statistics, supports client feedback and external audits, and prepares reports for management. For Level 2 commissioning, the manager oversees delivery and installation verification, inspection against approved drawings and codes, physical and electrical checks, checklist execution, and tracking of punch-list items before equipment startup. For Level 3, the manager oversees safe first energization and equipment startup, manufacturer procedures, baseline functionality checks, firmware and configuration updates, and no-load testing. For Level 4, the manager oversees system integration and controls testing, sequences of operation, failure and failover scenarios, BMS/EPMS testing, load-bank tests, and safety interlock verification. The listed commissioning scope covers critical electrical and mechanical systems in data centers. The role is available in Lithia Springs, Georgia, and the posting also lists Charlotte, North Carolina; Richmond, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Tampa, Florida; Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona. The employer offers competitive salaries and a benefits package including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Requirements

5–7+ years of data center facility construction and commissioning experience.
3–5 years of Quality Assurance / Quality Controls experience.
5+ years of leadership or project management experience in data center facilities.
Solid understanding of critical electrical and mechanical/HVAC equipment in a data center environment.
Ability to establish effective relationships with customers, general contractors, owners, trades, and office personnel.
Knowledge of electrical single-line diagrams / one-line drawings.
Ability to use the National Electrical Code to solve problems.
Ability to work calmly under deadlines and external pressure.
Strong analytical, planning, troubleshooting, and problem-resolution skills.
Strong organization and demonstrated project management abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication and customer relations skills.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and prioritize effectively.
Proactive, resourceful, able to delegate, and capable of multitasking.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience with Autodesk, Procore, Smartsheet, or Primavera Scheduling (P6).
PMP certification.
Military experience involving electrical or mechanical work; examples include Navy nuclear ratings, Seabees, Army power generation, Air Force power production, generator technicians, maritime, and Coast Guard experience.

Responsibilities

Manage onsite quality and commissioning scopes at data center construction sites.
Manage the QA/QC process, including Level 2 through Level 4 commissioning.
Evaluate lessons learned from project sites to improve future project outcomes.
Manage, track, and schedule project sites and maintain communication among projects.
Understand and communicate client requirements to quality and production teams.
Develop process improvements to support higher-quality installations.
Review installation specifications and procedures and train staff in their use.
Set installation requirements and monitor compliance.
Supervise inspectors, technicians, electricians, and other staff, providing guidance and ensuring they follow established quality procedures.
Ensure site obligations are met and applicable guidelines are followed.
Collect, compile, and analyze quality statistics to assess performance.
Oversee production procedures and identify deviations from quality standards.
Conduct regular team meetings, including weekly and monthly meetings.
Maintain accurate documentation and perform statistical analysis.
Obtain client feedback, attend meetings, submit reports, and assist external auditors and inspectors.
Prepare and present reports on quality activities to upper management.
Conduct periodic site walkthroughs to verify compliance with company procedures and standards.
Communicate operational process status to senior management.
Oversee Level 2 commissioning, including delivery and installation inspections, physical checks, commissioning checklists, snag tracking, and readiness for Level 3.
Oversee Level 3 commissioning, including safe first energization, equipment startup, functional checks, vendor startup procedures, firmware/configuration updates, and readiness for Level 4.
Oversee Level 4 commissioning, including system integration, sequence-of-operations testing, failure and failover testing, BMS/EPMS end-to-end testing, load-bank testing, and interlock verification.