QAQC Manager, France

CloudHQ, LLC; France; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CloudHQ, LLC is looking for a QAQC Manager – France to lead and execute the QA/QC program for data centre construction projects across France. You will supervise QA/QC activities, ensure compliance with French and EU standards, and drive continuous improvement with multi-site coordination.

You will mentor junior staff, report on KPI-driven quality performance, and collaborate with project teams to resolve field issues while coordinating with the regional QAQC organization.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MEP and CSA systems integral to data centre construction.
• Understanding of electrical UPS systems, switchgear, generators, cooling, and fire suppression systems.
• Experience monitoring installation quality and conducting systematic inspections.
• Deep familiarity with French and EU construction standards, health and safety protocols, and local building regulations.
• Ability to ensure regional compliance with CloudHQ quality processes across multiple active sites.

Responsabilités

• Quality Oversight: Implement CloudHQ’s QA/QC program on French projects, aligning with company-wide quality standards and project-specific requirements.
• Quality Oversight: Supervise QA/QC professionals and contractors involved in on-site quality activities.
• Quality Oversight: Apply lessons learned from prior European projects to improve processes and prevent recurring issues.
• Site Inspections and Compliance: Conduct regular site inspections and audits during construction phases, verifying installations against QA/QC procedures and local French and EU construction standards.
• Site Inspections and Compliance: Review and approve MEP and CSA installations for compliance with technical specifications and performance metrics.
• Site Inspections and Compliance: Ensure quality assurance and testing records are accurately maintained and traceable.
• Coordination and Engagement: Collaborate closely with the QAQC Manager (EMEA), project managers, contractors, and vendors to resolve field quality issues promptly and effectively.
• Coordination and Engagement: Provide technical guidance and support to contractor teams, promoting adherence to CloudHQ procedures and industry best practices.
• Coordination and Engagement: Communicate regularly with the wider European QAQC organization to share insights, updates, and best practices.
• Quality Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and submit weekly and monthly quality reports detailing inspection results, corrective actions, KPIs, and lessons learned.
• Quality Reporting and Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of QAQC records including site logs, test results, non-conformance reports, and resolution tracking.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyse quality performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend enhancements to QA/QC procedures, tools, and methodologies at both local and regional levels.
• Continuous Improvement: Support the development and implementation of standardized inspection and reporting processes across all French sites.
• Commissioning Support: Work with commissioning teams to ensure seamless project handover, verifying that installation quality meets commissioning and operational readiness standards.
• Team Leadership and Travel: Mentor junior QAQC staff and contractor teams in best practices for inspection, documentation, and compliance.
• Team Leadership and Travel: Maintain an active presence on job sites across France, with periodic travel to other European locations as required.

Connaissances

QA/QC Management

MEP & CSA

Regulatory Compliance

Site Inspections

Documentation & Reporting

Stakeholder Communication

Formation

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

ISO Quality Standards

Description du poste

Description

At CloudHQ, our mission is to deliver flexible, efficient, and resilient data centre solutions to businesses worldwide. Founded by a pioneer in data centre REITs, we are a rapidly expanding organization with state-of-the-art sites across Ashburn, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Osaka, and São Paulo.

As we continue to scale across Europe, we are seeking a QAQC Manager – France to join our team and uphold CloudHQ’s industry-leading quality standards on our French construction projects.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The QAQC Manager – France will be responsible for managing and executing CloudHQ’s Quality Assurance and Quality Control program throughout all phases of data centre construction projects within France. Reporting to the QAQC Manager (EMEA), this role ensures technical compliance, repeatability, and standardization across all mechanical, electrical, and civil works.

Acting as a bridge between construction and commissioning teams, the QAQC Manager will drive quality control initiatives, oversee site inspections, and maintain CloudHQ’s commitment to excellence on every build.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Quality Oversight: Implement CloudHQ’s QA/QC program on French projects, aligning with company-wide quality standards and project-specific requirements.
• Quality Oversight: Supervise QA/QC professionals and contractors involved in on-site quality activities.
• Quality Oversight: Apply lessons learned from prior European projects to improve processes and prevent recurring issues.
• Site Inspections and Compliance: Conduct regular site inspections and audits during construction phases, verifying installations against QA/QC procedures and local French and EU construction standards.
• Site Inspections and Compliance: Review and approve MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and CSA (civil, structural, architectural) installations for compliance with technical specifications and performance metrics.
• Site Inspections and Compliance: Ensure quality assurance and testing records are accurately maintained and traceable.
• Coordination and Engagement: Collaborate closely with the QAQC Manager (EMEA), project managers, contractors, and vendors to resolve field quality issues promptly and effectively.
• Coordination and Engagement: Provide technical guidance and support to contractor teams, promoting adherence to CloudHQ procedures and industry best practices.
• Coordination and Engagement: Communicate regularly with the wider European QAQC organization to share insights, updates, and best practices.
• Quality Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and submit weekly and monthly quality reports detailing inspection results, corrective actions, KPIs, and lessons learned.
• Quality Reporting and Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of QAQC records including site logs, test results, non-conformance reports, and resolution tracking.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyse quality performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend enhancements to QA/QC procedures, tools, and methodologies at both local and regional levels.
• Continuous Improvement: Support the development and implementation of standardized inspection and reporting processes across all French sites.
• Commissioning Support: Work with commissioning teams to ensure seamless project handover, verifying that installation quality meets commissioning and operational readiness standards.
• Team Leadership and Travel: Mentor junior QAQC staff and contractor teams in best practices for inspection, documentation, and compliance.
• Team Leadership and Travel: Maintain an active presence on job sites across France, with periodic travel to other European locations as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong knowledge of MEP and CSA systems integral to data centre construction.
• Understanding of electrical UPS systems, switchgear, generators, cooling, and fire suppression systems.
• Experience monitoring installation quality and conducting systematic inspections.
• Deep familiarity with French and EU construction standards, health and safety protocols, and local building regulations.
• Ability to ensure regional compliance with CloudHQ’s quality processes across multiple active sites.
• Proven experience managing construction QAQC on complex projects involving multiple contractors and vendors.
• Skilled in balancing quality standards with timelines and budgets without compromising safety or performance.
• Proficient in project management and quality tracking tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and issue resolution.
• Effective collaborator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to manage risks and address challenges swiftly on fast-paced sites.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years in construction quality assurance and control, preferably within data centre or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Minimum of 3 or more years in commissioning or facility operations with quality oversight responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems (QMS), inspection techniques, and test equipment relevant to MEP systems.
• Familiarity with ISO quality standards and documentation processes used in European construction.