Data Center QA/QC Lead — On-Site Construction

KGO; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KGO is hiring experienced Data Center QA/QC Managers to support major construction projects across multiple U.S. locations, including Southeast Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

The role is on-site, five days per week, requiring proximity to the site and hands-on leadership of quality programs from preconstruction through commissioning. Successful candidates will bring 15+ years of QA/QC in complex construction, with data center or mission-critical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant QA/QC experience in heavy industrial construction; 15+ years preferred for manager level.
• Data center construction experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and as-built drawings.
• Experience with electrical installations and testing; familiarity with CSA and commissioning processes.
• Strong documentation, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Formal QA/QC inspection, certification, or licensing training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain the project's Quality Control Plan (QCP).
• Control construction quality per plans, specs, and codes.
• Coordinate QA/QC inspections, sampling, testing, and field operations.
• Review submittals and maintain status logs and testing plans.
• Ensure timely submittal reviews and approvals to avoid delays.
• Oversee four-phase quality process: Submittal, Pre-Installation, Initial Inspection, Follow-Up.
• Lead field quality inspections and support special inspections.
• Identify nonconforming work and drive corrective actions; manage NCRs and punch lists.
• Oversee as-built drawings and material records; support commissioning through Level 3.
• Assist with LEED and sustainability documentation; support closeout.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Construction safety

Documentation

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

QA/QC certification/training

Tools

CSA knowledge

Electrical testing equipment

Documentation tooling

Job description

KGO is hiring experienced Data Center QA/QC Managers to support major construction projects across multiple U.S. locations, including Southeast Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

The role is on-site, five days per week, requiring proximity to the site and hands-on leadership of quality programs from preconstruction through commissioning. Successful candidates will bring 15+ years of QA/QC in complex construction, with data center or mission-critical experience preferred.