Electrical QAQC Lead

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

Job summary

Thor is seeking an experienced Electrical QA/QC Lead to own quality assurance and quality control across a mission-critical data center construction project in Texas. You will drive compliance with project drawings, NEC/NFPA standards, and client requirements, collaborating with project management, site supervision, and commissioning teams.

You will develop and maintain QC plans and ITPs, oversee inspections, manage NCRs, and ensure documentation and testing are completed for turnover.

Qualifications

• Experience leading electrical QA/QC on large construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and NFPA standards.
• Ability to develop QC Plans, ITPs, and NCR processes.
• Experience with data center/mission-critical facilities.
• Coordination with GC, subs, and commissioning teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all electrical QA/QC activities across the data center construction project, from installation through testing and commissioning readiness.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Control Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and inspection procedures.
• Oversee electrical inspections to ensure installations comply with approved construction drawings, specifications, applicable codes, and project quality standards.
• Monitor electrical subcontractor performance, ensuring quality requirements are understood, implemented, and consistently maintained.
• Inspect and verify the installation of critical electrical infrastructure, including medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, switchboards and distribution panels, UPS systems, generators, PDUs and associated power infrastructure, cable tray, conduit, grounding, bonding, and electrical cabling.
• Coordinate and witness inspections, equipment testing, and quality hold points in line with approved ITPs and project requirements.
• Identify, document, and manage non-conformances (NCRs), deficiencies, and punch-list items through to satisfactory resolution and closure.
• Review electrical subcontractor quality documentation, inspection records, test reports, material certifications, and installation check sheets.
• Work closely with Construction Managers, Electrical Superintendents, Project Managers, and Commissioning (Cx) teams to ensure quality issues are resolved before system turnover and commissioning activities.
• Support commissioning readiness by verifying installation completeness, documentation, test records, and outstanding quality items.
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection logs, turnover packages, and closeout documentation.
• Participate in quality meetings, site walks, audits, and coordination meetings with subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Proactively identify recurring quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve project performance.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project team.

Skills

Electrical QA/QC

Data center

Subcontractor coordination

Inspection procedures

NCR management

Quality Plans & ITPs

NEC/NFPA knowledge

Documentation systems

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical engineering or related discipline

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM 360

Job description

Electrical QA/QC Lead – Data Center Construction

Location: Texas

We are seeking an experienced Electrical QA/QC Lead to join a leading General Contractor delivering large-scale data center construction projects. This individual will take ownership of electrical quality assurance and quality control activities throughout the construction lifecycle, ensuring all electrical installations meet project specifications, approved drawings, industry standards, and client requirements.

Working closely with project management, site supervision, electrical subcontractors, commissioning teams, and client representatives, the Electrical QA/QC Lead will drive quality compliance, manage inspections and documentation, and ensure electrical systems are installed, tested, and ready for commissioning.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical quality professional with a strong background in mission-critical construction who can proactively identify issues, maintain high installation standards, and drive quality performance on a complex data center project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all electrical QA/QC activities across the data center construction project, from installation through testing and commissioning readiness.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Control Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and inspection procedures.
• Oversee electrical inspections to ensure installations comply with approved construction drawings, specifications, applicable codes, and project quality standards.
• Monitor electrical subcontractor performance, ensuring quality requirements are understood, implemented, and consistently maintained.
• Inspect and verify the installation of critical electrical infrastructure, including:
• Medium- and low-voltage distribution systems.
• Switchgear, transformers, switchboards, and distribution panels.
• UPS systems, generators, PDUs, and associated power infrastructure.
• Cable tray, conduit, grounding, bonding, and electrical cabling.
• Busway, power distribution, and associated electrical containment.
• Life safety, emergency power, and critical power systems.
• Coordinate and witness inspections, equipment testing, and quality hold points in line with approved ITPs and project requirements.
• Identify, document, and manage non-conformances (NCRs), deficiencies, and punch-list items through to satisfactory resolution and closure.
• Review electrical subcontractor quality documentation, inspection records, test reports, material certifications, and installation check sheets.
• Work closely with Construction Managers, Electrical Superintendents, Project Managers, and Commissioning (Cx) teams to ensure quality issues are resolved before system turnover and commissioning activities.
• Support commissioning readiness by verifying installation completeness, documentation, test records, and outstanding quality items.
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection logs, turnover packages, and closeout documentation.
• Participate in quality meetings, site walks, audits, and coordination meetings with subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Proactively identify recurring quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve project performance.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project team.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in an Electrical QA/QC Lead, Electrical Quality Manager, Electrical QA/QC Manager, or similar senior electrical quality role.
• Demonstrated experience working on large-scale data center, mission-critical, or other complex electrical construction projects.
• Experience working for a General Contractor or managing electrical subcontractor quality activities on major construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical installations, inspection procedures, testing requirements, and construction quality standards.
• Experience developing and implementing Quality Control Plans, ITPs, inspection checklists, NCRs, and corrective action processes.
• Familiarity with electrical construction drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, and project documentation systems.
• Experience coordinating with electrical subcontractors, construction management teams, and commissioning personnel.
• Working knowledge of applicable NEC requirements, NFPA standards, and relevant electrical codes and project specifications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple quality activities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Ability to identify potential quality issues early, drive corrective action, and maintain high standards throughout project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on hyperscale data center projects or other high-availability mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with electrical commissioning interfaces, system turnover, and integrated testing readiness.
• Familiarity with commissioning documentation, equipment startup requirements, and electrical system functional testing.
• Relevant qualifications in electrical engineering, electrical construction, quality management, or a related discipline.
• Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Inspector/Technician, Certified Quality Engineer, or other relevant quality credentials.
• Experience using construction management and quality platforms such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, or similar systems.