Title: QA/QC Program Manager– Data Center Construction Location: Bowling Green, OH Duration: 12 months on W2
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced M&E QA/QC Support Engineer to support quality assurance and quality control programs for complex data center and mission-critical construction projects. This role will develop and monitor quality metrics, identify and resolve quality issues, support on-site QA/QC teams, and drive compliance across design, construction, commissioning, and facility operations.
The ideal candidate is self-driven, technically strong across mechanical and electrical systems, and comfortable leading teams, coaching personnel, collaborating cross-functionally, and addressing difficult quality or process misalignments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and monitor QA/QC program metrics and analyze trends to identify potential quality concerns.
Partner with project stakeholders to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
Support the development and management of on-site construction QA/QC teams.
Develop and improve QA/QC processes, standards, procedures, checklists, and documentation.
Serve as a key interface between design, construction, facility operations, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
Provide training and coaching on QA/QC procedures, quality awareness, and individual responsibilities.
Coordinate quality issues across design, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
Audit QA/QC activities performed by project staff, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure compliance.
Review MEP submittals, technical documentation, vendor quality manuals, and project quality records for compliance.
Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation and technical deliverables.
Develop, review, and approve, where required, Level 1–5 quality documentation, including Construction Quality Procedures (CQPs), checklists, test procedures, and test plans.
Recommend, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances and quality issues.
Review Level 4 and Level 5 commissioning scripts and provide technical feedback.
Support review of turnover documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Support review and tracking of Level 3–5 energization, start-up, and commissioning schedules.
Drive closure of open quality issues in BIM 360 and escalate overdue items as necessary.
Attend Factory Witness Tests (FWTs) for owner-furnished/contractor-installed (OFCI) and contractor-furnished/contractor-installed (CFCI) equipment and systems.
Conduct on-site inspections and observations of construction quality for critical equipment and systems and document findings in BIM 360.
Verify completion and retention of Level 2 and Level 3 testing documentation.
Review installed labeling, signage, and equipment tagging for compliance.
Support development of project-specific QA/QC dashboards, equipment tracking matrices, and QA/QC presentations.
Participate in project, MEP/OAC, QA/QC, and daily start-up and commissioning meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of QA/QC experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or similarly complex construction projects.
Strong mechanical and electrical QA/QC knowledge and experience.
Experience with both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build construction programs.
Experience across multiple disciplines, including civil/structural, building envelope, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & controls (I&C).
Experience leading QA/QC and commissioning (Cx) programs.
Experience with commissioning processes and Level 3–5 testing, start-up, and commissioning activities.
Experience with contractor, consultant, subcontractor, and vendor management.
Experience with mission-critical power and cooling infrastructure or other critical systems.
Experience working with construction quality management tools, documentation platforms, and issue-tracking systems.
Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external project partners.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and influence QA/QC teams.
Ability to identify quality gaps, challenge misalignments, and drive issues through resolution.
Preferred Experience
Direct experience supporting large-scale data center construction projects.
Experience with BIM 360 or similar construction quality/document management platforms.
Experience with MEP submittals, vendor documentation, equipment inspections, and Factory Witness Testing.
Strong understanding of critical power, electrical distribution, mechanical cooling, and controls systems.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $100.00/hr - $115.00/hr.
