QA/QC Manager - Data Center Construction

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

About the role

The QA/QC Manager for Data Center Construction will oversee all quality assurance and quality control functions for a major new build data center project in Fort Worth, TX. This role ensures construction meets mechanical, electrical, and process requirements while maintaining full compliance with owner's standards and specifications. You may lead a team of discipline-specific quality inspectors, manage documentation, coordinate with contractors, and support turnover and commissioning activities.

A relocation package may be available for outstanding candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project-wide QA/QC plan in alignment with semiconductor facility standards.
• Establish inspection and testing protocols for mechanical, electrical, structural, and equipment installations.
• Lead quality meetings with contractors, engineering teams, and the owner.
• Manage the project's quality documentation structure (DWNs, NCRs, RFIs, QA logs, closeout document requirements).
• Observe commissioning meetings and update senior project management on project commissioning progress, targets, and risk elements.
• Collaborate with project construction teams to fine-tune the construction schedule and integrate all necessary equipment and system components to meet prerequisites for equipment tagging.
• Verify that the General Contractors uphold obligations with respect to their commissioning and quality program deliverables.
• Ensure equipment maintenance via the Construction Manager is upheld until handover.
• Maintain the warranty program and follow up on completion of warranty tasks.
• Review documentation for completeness and compliance with best quality practices and in accordance with AHJ, General Contractor, and owner requirements.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety, Security requirements, and programs.
• Coordinate with the owner on all quality matters.
• Prior to the start of construction, meet with the owner or authorized representative to review the details of the contractor’s Quality Control Plan's components, forms, control activities, testing, and any other items to ensure a complete and mutual understanding of the QC plan and procedures and alignment with the site Quality Assurance Plan and project specifications.
• Participate in internal and external site audits.
• Monitor the implementation of the approved site Quality Assurance Plan.
• Coordinate with the site construction lead on all quality issues and provide technical support to resolve quality issues.
• Assure all technical documents related to site quality control are utilized.
• Manage Owner’s 3rd Party Special Inspection Agencies.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of construction experience and quality control management or industrial Building Inspector experience, ideally in data center or industrial projects.
• General knowledge of other applicable codes and standards.
• Knowledge of QAQC CPM scheduling in the construction environment.
• Experience with interpreting and enforcing contract requirements, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office software. Experience with document control and commissioning software programs would be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience in the field will be considered in lieu of formal education.

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, technically skilled, highly organized, communicate clearly, and have a proven ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Candidates’ work history must represent increased levels of responsibility on a progressive basis throughout their career.

Pay

The salary range for this full-time role is $104,600.00–$139,466.68 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience, and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program