Data Center QA/QC Leader — Mission-Critical Systems

Pogue Construction

Van (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Pogue Construction is seeking a QA/QC Manager for data center and mission critical projects in Texas. You will lead quality assurance, drive inspection standards, and coordinate with owners, commissioning teams, and trade partners to ensure right-first-time execution.

Responsibilities include managing quality plans, reviewing drawings and submittals, and supporting turnover packages and IST/FWT testing. Strong leadership and documentation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

Strong understanding of mission critical construction methodologies.
Knowledge of commissioning processes and turnover requirements.
Ability to read and interpret complex MEP drawings, specifications, and one-line diagrams.
Working knowledge of ANSI, NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, IEEE, Uptime Institute, and owner-specific standards.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Experience managing quality on large-scale MEP-intensive projects.
Exceptional documentation and reporting skills.
Ability to coordinate effectively with owners, commissioning agents, design teams, and trade partners.
Strong leadership presence in the field.
Ability to oversee multiple quality initiatives simultaneously.
Commitment to safety, quality, and right-first-time execution.
Proficiency in Procore, ACC, BIM 360, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and commissioning/quality tracking software.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and enforce the Project Quality Management Plan.
Establish quality standards and inspection processes for all trades, with special emphasis on critical MEP systems.
Lead preparatory meetings, first-work inspections, and quality audits for major scopes of work.
Review and track shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, commissioning specifications, and owner standards for quality compliance.
Collaborate closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, MEP Coordinators, VDC teams, and Commissioning Agents.
Perform routine field inspections to verify installation quality and specification compliance.
Identify quality deficiencies early and ensure corrective actions are implemented prior to system testing.
Develop and maintain project punch lists, deficiency logs, and quality trend reports.
Verify completion of quality inspections required before equipment startup and commissioning activities.
Monitor subcontractor quality performance and establish accountability measures.
Ensure all testing procedures comply with project specifications and commissioning requirements.
Support Factory Witness Tests (FWT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Startup Verification, Functional Performance Testing (FPT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
Coordinate quality documentation required for commissioning and facility turnover.
Ensure complete turnover packages are assembled, including: Test Reports, Startup Reports, As-Built Documentation, O&M Manuals, Equipment Certifications, Warranty Documentation, Training Records.
Participate in owner quality meetings, commissioning meetings, and executive project reviews.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned programs across mission critical projects.