Construction Quality Manager

NES Fircroft; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft seeks a Construction Quality Manager to develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive QA/QC program across data center construction projects. You’ll embed quality into preconstruction, drive QA/QC execution during construction, and coordinate closely with commissioning efforts to ensure systems are ready for successful turnover.

Responsibilities include reviewing contractor Quality Management Plans, integrating quality into design and constructability, establishing inspection

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction QA/QC experience (data center experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.
• Understanding of commissioning processes.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and input on contractor Quality Management Plans; identify audit, witness, and hold points.
• Drive QA/QC execution during construction and coordinate with commissioning.
• Establish inspection points, hold points, and first-work inspections.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain QA documentation, reporting, and turnover packages.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Project quality management

Communication

Leadership

Documentation

Tools

MS Project

P6

MS Office

Job description

We’re seeking a Construction Quality Manager to develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive construction quality program across data center construction projects. You’ll embed quality into preconstruction, drive QA/QC execution during construction, and coordinate closely with commissioning efforts to ensure systems are ready for successful turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and provide input on contractor Quality Management Plans; identify audit, witness, and hold points
• Integrate quality into preconstruction (design review, constructability, submittals)
• Establish inspection points, hold points, and first-work inspections
• Drive contractor and subcontractor accountability for quality execution
• Coordinate with quality and commissioning stakeholders to support system readiness and turnover
• Minimize punch list through proactive QA processes and field verification
• Track, document, and resolve non-conformance issues
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain QA documentation, reporting, and turnover packages
• Contribute quality inputs for project risk management and lessons learned

Must-Have Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction QA/QC experience (mission critical or data center experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and structural systems
• Understanding of commissioning processes
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and documentation skills

Nice-to-Have

• Experience under GMP contracts
• Familiarity with OEM equipment QA requirements
• Certifications such as CWI, ASQ, or equivalent (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and tools like MS Project or P6
• Familiarity with building codes, fire ordinances, and regulatory requirements

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.