QA/QC Lead - DataCenter Projects (3w In-Country/1w Remote)

overwatch; Norway; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Overwatch, in partnership with a client in Norway, seeks an experienced QA/QC Manager to lead quality assurance and control across large-scale data centre projects.

You will establish the Project Quality Management System, oversee ITPs, NCRs, audits, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and client standards, coordinating with contractors and commissioning teams. This owner-side role emphasizes documentation discipline and cross-disciplinary oversight.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in QA/QC management on large-scale construction, mission-critical, or data centre projects.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, inspection methodologies, and construction quality processes.
• Experience working with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards.
• Proven experience managing QA across CSA, Mechanical, Electrical, ICT, BMS, and Commissioning.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; Norwegian would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project Quality Management System (QMS).
• Oversee QA/QC activities across multiple disciplines.
• Review and approve ITPs, quality procedures, method statements, and checklists.
• Ensure materials and installations meet specifications and standards.
• Manage site inspections, testing, and quality surveillance during construction.
• Monitor NCRs, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams for IST readiness.
• Maintain quality records and turnover documentation.
• Conduct quality audits of contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare regular quality reports for leadership.

Skills

QA/QC management

Quality management systems

Inspection methodologies

Construction quality processes

ISO 9001

Project management tools

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Document control platforms

Education

Engineering/Construction/Quality Management degree

Tools

Quality reporting systems

Document control platforms

Project management tools

Job description

Overwatch, in partnership with a client in Norway, seeks an experienced QA/QC Manager to lead quality assurance and control across large-scale data centre projects.

You will establish the Project Quality Management System, oversee ITPs, NCRs, audits, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and client standards, coordinating with contractors and commissioning teams. This owner-side role emphasizes documentation discipline and cross-disciplinary oversight.