Data Center QC Lead for Mission Critical Projects

Actalent; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Mission Critical Quality Control Manager to lead quality control programs for large data center construction projects from Columbus, OH. The role oversees inspections, audits, testing reviews, documentation, and collaboration with project teams to ensure compliance with contract documents and standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QC/commissioning on mission-critical projects, with MEP knowledge, Procore experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, commissioning, construction management, or related field on large commercial or mission critical projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and overall building construction processes.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing construction documents, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings for quality and compliance.
• Proficiency in quality tracking, inspection reporting, and documentation management within construction environments.
• Ability to lead quality meetings and deliver training to project teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites nationwide as required.
• Experience with quality control management in data center or mission critical construction projects.
• Familiarity with construction management platforms such as Procore.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement project-specific quality control programs for large-scale mission critical and data center construction projects.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and testing reviews to verify that construction work meets contract documents, client requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Manage quality-related documentation, including inspection reports, tracking logs, and records to maintain accurate and organized project quality files.
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and owners to communicate and enforce quality expectations throughout all phases of construction.
• Investigate quality issues as they arise, perform detailed root cause analyses, and ensure that corrective actions are implemented, verified, and properly documented.
• Review construction documents, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to identify and address potential quality risks or discrepancies before and during construction.
• Lead quality meetings with project teams and trade partners to discuss standards, procedures, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide training and guidance to project teams and subcontractors on quality control processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Support project turnover activities, including client walkthroughs and punch list resolution, to confirm that completed work meets all quality requirements.
• Participate in and support commissioning efforts for mission critical and data center projects, ensuring systems and installations perform as designed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by applying principles such as ISO 9000, Lean, and Kaizen to enhance quality processes and outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and effective project execution on active construction sites.
• Travel to and support project sites nationwide as needed to oversee and coordinate quality control activities.

Skills

Quality control

MEP knowledge

Documentation management

Root cause analysis

Communications

Travel readiness

Data center experience

Procore familiarity

Tools

Procore

Job description

Actalent seeks a Mission Critical Quality Control Manager to lead quality control programs for large data center construction projects from Columbus, OH. The role oversees inspections, audits, testing reviews, documentation, and collaboration with project teams to ensure compliance with contract documents and standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QC/commissioning on mission-critical projects, with MEP knowledge, Procore experience, and strong communication.