On-Site QA/QC Program Lead – Data Center Projects

Actalent; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a QA/QC Program Engineer V for on-site work at a data-center/missional critical construction site in Montgomery, AL. The role leads QA/QC programs, drives on-site ownership, and collaborates across design, safety, and facility operations to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The position emphasizes developing QA/QC metrics, mentoring the on-site team, and coordinating with contractors and vendors to address issues and maintain schedules.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in QA/QC programs for data centers or other mission critical construction projects.
• Proven on-site project owner experience driving projects and making day-to-day technical decisions.
• Experience with Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build construction programs.
• Hands-on experience in civil and structural disciplines including building envelope systems.
• Experience with MECP disciplines in a construction or mission critical environment.
• Demonstrated QA/QC and commissioning experience for complex facilities.
• Experience leading QA/QC programs and commissioning activities for critical infrastructure.
• Ability to develop and interpret QA/QC metrics and dashboards.
• Strong communication with design, construction, safety, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as an on-site project owner, driving QA/QC initiatives and making informed technical decisions that support overall project objectives.
• Develop and monitor quality program metrics to evaluate project performance and identify trends in construction quality.
• Analyze quality metrics to determine root causes of adverse trends and collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and strengthening the on-site QA/QC team with guidance and structure.
• Develop and refine QA/QC processes and standards to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to resolve quality issues across teams.
• Provide training on quality awareness, QA/QC procedures, and responsibilities.
• Coordinate and resolve quality issues between design, construction, and operations teams.
• Audit QA/QC activities to verify conformance with procedures.
• Review MECP submittals to ensure compliance with QC standards.
• Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance.
• Develop and approve QA/QC documentation such as procedures and test plans.
• Recommend corrective actions for non-conformances and verify implementation.
• Review commissioning scripts and support thorough commissioning activities.
• Support turnover documentation reviews for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in energization and commissioning schedules and adherence.
• Drive closure of open issues in project tracking systems.
• Attend factory witness tests for OFCI and CFCI equipment and systems.

Skills

QA/QC programs

On-site ownership

DB/DBB experience

Civil/structural

MECP disciplines

Cx programs

Contractor management

Data center experience

QA metrics

QA audits

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Actalent is seeking a QA/QC Program Engineer V for on-site work at a data-center/missional critical construction site in Montgomery, AL. The role leads QA/QC programs, drives on-site ownership, and collaborates across design, safety, and facility operations to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The position emphasizes developing QA/QC metrics, mentoring the on-site team, and coordinating with contractors and vendors to address issues and maintain schedules.