Electrical QA / QC Manager – DC Construction

QA / QC Manager – Data Center Facilities Construction Our client is an established Electrical Contracting Firm that is a leader in the Data Center / Mission Critical Facilities Market. They build mission-critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation, AI Factories, HPC Sites and Hyperscale Companies. They provide electrical contractors, journeyman electricians, foremen, designers, electrical commissioning, operations / maintenance, and management expertise for their clients’ critical power needs. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are looking for an experienced Data Center QA/QC Manager to support a critical facility data center construction project. The QA/QC Manager will be responsible for managing the overall quality of data center construction projects, with a focus on oversite of L2-L4 Commissioning of key infrastructure systems in accordance with company’s policies and procedures. Must have experience analyzing processes, creating process documentation, developing operational procedures and communicating effectively with both business and operations managers. This role requires business and financial acumen. Heavy coordination and administrative duties. Responsibilities :

Manage the Quality and Commissioning Scopes onsite at a Data Center construction site

Responsible for managing the QA/QC process L2-L4

Evaluate lessons learned from all sites to help enhance success on future projects

Manage, track, and schedule project sites using

Keep open communication between all projects

Understand and communicate the client’s needs/requirements to the quality and production teams

Devise ways to improve processes to ensure higher-quality installation

Review specifications and procedures for installation processes and train staff to use them

Set the requirements for installations and monitor compliance

Supervise inspectors, technicians, and other staff members and provide guidance.

Ensure site obligations are followed and ensure compliance with guidelines

Collect, compile, and analyze relevant quality statistical data to obtain information regarding quality performance

Oversee production procedures to identify any deviations from quality standards

Direct weekly and monthly meetings with their team members

Supervise electricians, inspectors, and other company staff to ensure they perform their duties per established quality procedures

Keep accurate documentation and perform statistical analysis

Gain client feedback, attend meetings, submit reports, and assist external auditors and inspectors

Prepare and present reports to update upper management on quality activities

Performing periodic site walk-throughs in order to ensure Company’s procedures and standards are followed

Communicating the status of the operation process with senior management

Level 2 (L2) commissioning

Verify Physical Delivery; Confirm that equipment and components delivered to the site match approved engineering specifications and show no shipping damage

Validate installation by checking that equipment is properly installed, anchored, aligned, labeled, and wired according to design drawings and safety codes before power-on

Verify equipment spacing, floor layouts, structural anchoring, and nameplate data

Conduct physical checks of cable terminations, pipe installations, pressure tests, and input/output (I/O) wiring verifications

Perform torque checks on electrical connections, megger/insulation resistance testing (dead cables), and ground/shield verifications

Inspect switchboards, distribution panels, and power distribution units (PDUs) to clean out dust, debris, or left-over hardware

Execute pre-agreed L2 checklist scripts and log any “snags” or punch-list deviations

Mark physically with a yellow tag upon completion, signaling that pre-startup activities are done and the site is ready for Level 3 (L3) component and system startup

Level 3 (L3) commissioning

Energize and safely apply physical power (electrical or mechanical) to individual pieces of equipment for the first time

Turn on the equipment using strict safety checklists, lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols, and manufacturer-certified technicians

Execute vendor-specific startup scripts to validate equipment warranties and verify factory parameters

Verify Baseline Functionality; Ensure that individual units function correctly by themselves before they are integrated into broader, multi-component systems

Confirm that fans, pumps, and motors rotate in the correct direction and that internal controls boots up without errors

Update onboard programmable logic controllers (PLCs), microprocessors, and device configurations to the latest approved firmware versions

Conduct initial operations under “no-load” conditions and verify that local control signals accurately report back to the Building Management System (BMS) or EPMS

Electrical System: Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), backup generators, power distribution units (PDUs), and medium/low-voltage switchgear

Mechanical System: Computer Room Air Conditioners (CRAC/CRAH), chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and exhaust fans

Mark physically with a green tag upon successful completion, signaling that the equipment is operational, safely running, and ready for Level 4 (L4) Functional Performance Testing

Level 4 (L4) commissioning

Verify System Integration; Test how individual pieces of equipment interact with one another as a cohesive system rather than operating in isolation

Validate Control Logic; Ensure that automation, interlocks, sequences of operation, and failover parameters respond exactly as engineered under operational conditions

Sequence of Operations (SOO) Testing: Step through automated sequences (e.g., automated chiller plant optimization or generator load-bank stepping) to ensure controls respond accurately

Failure Mode & Failover Testing: Intentionally simulate faults, such as the loss of a primary pump or an individual UPS module, to verify that redundant components automatically pick up the load without interruption

BMS/EPMS End-to-End Testing: Confirm that all physical sensors (temperature, pressure, power meters) match the digital readings, alarms, and graphical user interfaces on the control screens

Load Bank Testing: Deploy temporary load banks (electrical heaters) to simulate data server heat and power draws, testing systems at partial loads (25%, 50%, 75%) and full 100% capacity

Interlock Verification: Test safety interlocks, such as confirming that air handling units immediately shut down if an emergency power-off (EPO) or fire alarm is triggered

Blue Tag Milestone: Marked physically with a blue tag upon completion, signaling that all primary systems function correctly and are ready for Level 5 (L5) Integrated Systems Testing (IST)

Qualifications:

5-7+ years of data center facility construction and commissioning experience

3-5 years of Quality Assurance / Quality Controls

5+ years leadership / Project Management experience in data center facilities

Solid Understanding of Critical Electrical and Mechanical / HVAC equipment in a data center environment

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering a plus

Ability to establish effective relationships with customers, GCs, owners, trades, and office personnel

Knowledge of Electrical single-line diagrams / one-line drawings

Ability to utilize the National Electrical Code to solve problems

Ability to work calmly under deadlines and external pressure

Superior analytical, planning, troubleshooting and problem resolution skills

Highly organized with proved project management abilities

Requires excellent verbal, written communication skills & customer relation skills

Ability to successfully work independently; Self Starter and should prioritize well

Proactive, resourceful, delegator and a multitasker

Exceptional organizational skills with an attention to detail

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)

Autodesk, Procore, Smartsheet, Primavera Scheduling (P6) experience a big plus

PMP certification a big plus

Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army – Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)

Submittal Instructions: Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: k4ywpbjdmj8g4uzawfnzbqegwr@crelate.net

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate