Data Center Quality Assurance Managers

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Data Center Quality Assurance Manager to lead on-site QA for South Dakota projects. You'll oversee inspection teams, ensure contractor work meets contract requirements, and manage NCRs and punch lists.

Preferred candidates bring extensive construction quality experience, CQM certification, and a relevant degree. This role requires strong communication with the Owner and project team on site.

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus 6 years of relevant construction quality experience.
• 15 years of experience with construction or quality management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspectors and ensure conformance to contract requirements.
• Maintain defects list and non-conformance logs.
• Coordinate QA activities and report issues to project leadership.
• Oversee punch list and zero-defect walkthroughs.
• Ensure timely test plan execution and record retention.

Skills

Quality Assurance

On-site supervision

Construction Mgmt

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Eng/Arch

Tools

CQM certification

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: PPM
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Primary Location: US - Las Vegas, NV - 13975 Grand Val
• Compensation: USD 105,000 - USD 175,000 - yearly

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

Join our growing talent network for future Data Center construction projects and be part of delivering some of the industry's most complex and innovative infrastructure. While this role is not currently open, we're proactively connecting with top talent for upcoming project awards. By joining our pipeline, you'll be among the first considered for exciting opportunities with significant impact, career growth, and the chance to help shape next-generation facilities.

AECOMis seeking Data Center Quality Assurance Managers to work on site in South Dakota.

Job responsibilities include and are not limited to the following:

• Lead team of inspectors reviewing the construction contractors’ workmanship, materials, and equipment for conformity with the requirements of the construction contracts.
• Maintain a list of all defects and omissions.
• Maintain Non-Conformance Notice and Open Issues Log Reconciliation.
• Monitor the contractors’ quality program for conformance to the plan throughout the course of construction.
• Notify CLIENT of test failures and plan corrective actions.
• Perform Punchlist oversight and participate in Zero Defect walkthrough.
• Reports critical issues to the Construction Management Lead and provides proper resolution.
• Provides in put for weekly project reports and monthly progress reports.
• Serves as the direct point of contact for the Owner, ensuring successful project execution and communication.
• Summarizing significant test results in progress reports.
• Verifying that tests are conducted as scheduled, witnessing selected tests, checking test results, if required, overseeing retesting, and retaining test records.
• Maintain professionalism in attire and communication during all time on site and in meetings.
• Represent the Client in alignment with contract requirements and project deliverables.
• Conducts periodic site visits for quality assurance, safety compliance, and project tracking.
• Coordinate client Outage / Shutdown Procedure.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experienceor demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Requirements:

• 15 years of experience with construction and/or quality management
• CQM or other professional certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.