QA / QC Manager Data Centers

Pkaza•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

The QA / QC Manager supports critical facility data center construction projects, coordinating Engineering and Construction teams to drive the commissioning process and overseeing project quality. The role focuses on installation, commissioning, and operational servicing of key infrastructure systems in accordance with company policies and procedures. The manager supports Mission Critical Operations and Maintenance initiatives and helps ensure that facilities meet industry standards and maintain the reliability and performance of mission-critical infrastructure. The position involves working with contractors, vendors, business leaders, facilities personnel, and operations teams. Responsibilities include commissioning and validation across Levels 1–5, quality inspections, documentation development and review, issue tracking, operational analysis, and implementation of best practices. The role also contributes to Critical Environment Programs, training materials, and operational procedures. The position is based in Amarillo, Texas, and is open to travel; the posting describes a Monday–Friday travel pattern with weekends at home, with limited travel for candidates located near a project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or relevant experience.
2–5 years of experience in data center facility operations, commissioning, or military service.
2–5 years of experience in quality assurance/quality control, commissioning, MEP coordination, or another relevant area.
Solid understanding of either critical power systems/electrical power equipment or mechanical systems/HVAC equipment in a data center environment.
Experience analyzing processes, creating process documentation, developing operational procedures, and communicating with business and operations managers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, and Teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and good presentation skills.
Strong analytical, planning, and problem-resolution skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to demonstrate project management abilities.
Self-motivated and able to work with a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Strong customer service skills.
Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

Military experience, including relevant military technical specialties.
NETA certification.
Journeyman license.
Level 1–5 commissioning testing experience in a data center environment.
Previous experience working with a general contractor or third-party commissioning authority company.
Experience with electrical or mechanical systems such as chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, fire detection and suppression, building monitoring systems, medium-voltage switchgear, diesel generators, UPS systems, and power distribution equipment.
Experience with BIM 360/ACC, CxAlloy, or end-user ACMS.

Responsibilities

Deliver consistent quality services and support while addressing site-specific requirements and reporting key site metrics.
Communicate with contractors and vendors to obtain documentation, prepare for and run commissioning meetings, schedule technicians, and coordinate equipment startup and testing.
Conduct periodic site walk-throughs to verify compliance with company procedures, including SOPs and MOPs, and standards.
Assist the Facilities Manager, technicians, and contracted vendors.
Perform site acceptance, commissioning, and validation of facility systems to verify industry-standard compliance and the integrity and performance of mission-critical infrastructure.
Perform Level 1–5 QA inspections on equipment.
Develop and review SOPs and MOPs for work on critical data center facility equipment.
Oversee, verify, and audit scripts.
Create or complete Level 1–5 QA checklists, including using templates and software such as CxAlloy, to confirm subcontractor and general contractor inspections are complete.
Maintain and manage the QA issues log.
Analyze and prepare reports on critical facility operations and maintenance.
Support routine and emergency service for critical systems, including cooling, fire protection, building monitoring, and electrical power equipment.
Coordinate projects with business leaders and manage capacity while optimizing plant safety, performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Maintain readiness in support of the mission goal of 99.999% uptime.
Design Critical Environment Programs for internal and external clients.
Coordinate with Design and Construction teams to improve the commissioning process.
Assess, recommend, and implement industry best practices in new and existing Critical Environment Programs.
Develop process documentation and training materials.