QA/QC

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to data center projects

Hands-on BAS and PLC control systems

Career growth in QA/QC and commissions

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a QA/QC Controls Representative to support quality assurance, installation verification, and commissioning readiness on data center projects.

This role requires deep BAS/PLC knowledge and plans to work with PMs, field supervision, commissioning teams, engineers, vendors, and owner reps to ensure installations meet specs and submittals.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Building Automation Systems
• Understanding of PLC-based control systems
• Experience with BACnet/IP communication networks
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings
• Strong understanding of data center MEP systems

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and follow‑up QA/QC inspections
• Coordinate inspections with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field supervision
• Verify controls installations against drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and project standards
• Identify deficiencies before they affect schedule or commissioning
• Confirm corrective work has been completed properly
• Track inspection progress by system, area, and project phase
• Maintain accurate daily QA/QC reports and weekly quality summaries
• Prepare commissioning readiness reports and assist turnover documentation

Skills

Quality Assurance

Field Inspections

Communication

Documentation

Tools

BAS/Controls

PLC-based controls

BACnet/IP

Commissioning processes

Job description

Building Automation | Controls | Mission Critical Systems

Compensation: $75,000–$150,000

Project Focus: Data Centers | Mission Critical Construction | BAS & Controls

Experience: 5+ Years Preferred

Catch the Issue Before It Becomes a Problem.

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Controls Representative to support quality assurance, installation verification, and commissioning readiness on complex mission‑critical and data center projects.

This role is ideal for someone who understands Building Automation Systems, PLC‑based controls, field device installation, control wiring, and commissioning processes and knows how to identify quality issues before they affect schedule, startup, or system performance.

You will work directly with project management, field supervision, commissioning teams, contractors, engineers, vendors, and owner representatives to verify that controls installations meet project specifications, approved submittals, and client expectations.

What You’ll Get

• $75,000–$150,000 salary range
• Exposure to large‑scale mission‑critical and data center projects
• Hands‑on involvement with advanced BAS and PLC control systems
• Experience supporting Level 1–5 commissioning activities
• Collaboration with experienced engineering, construction, and commissioning teams
• Opportunities to work with leading controls manufacturers and platforms
• Career growth within QA/QC, controls, commissioning, and mission‑critical construction
• High‑impact responsibility throughout project execution and turnover

What You’ll Do

Quality Inspections

• Perform initial and follow‑up QA/QC inspections
• Coordinate inspections with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field supervision
• Verify controls installations against drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and project standards
• Identify deficiencies before they affect schedule or commissioning
• Confirm corrective work has been completed properly
• Track inspection progress by system, area, and project phase

Inspect and verify the installation of:

• Network switches
• Fiber optic systems
• BACnet/IP networks
• Sensors and transmitters
• Flow meters
• Valve actuators
• VFD interfaces
• Cooling tower controls
• CRAH controls
• Fan wall controls
• Pump controls
• Emergency shutdown interfaces

Verify systems are properly installed and ready for:

• Point‑to‑point checkout
• I/O verification
• Device calibration
• Network testing
• System startup
• Factory witness testing
• Site testing
• Integrated Systems Testing
• Level 1–5 commissioning activities

You will help ensure systems are physically complete, documented, and ready before commissioning teams arrive to test them.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily QA/QC reports
• Create weekly quality summaries
• Document deficiencies with photographs
• Manage punch list items
• Track inspections by area, system, and status
• Review as‑built drawings for accuracy
• Verify field installation matches approved submittals
• Assist with project turnover documentation
• Prepare commissioning readiness reports
• Maintain organized quality records throughout the project lifecycle

Project Coordination

Work closely with:

• General Contractors
• Mechanical Contractors
• Electrical Contractors
• TAB Contractors
• Owner Representatives
• Project Managers and Field Supervision

Strong communication and follow‑through will be critical to resolving quality issues quickly and keeping projects moving.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of Building Automation Systems
• Understanding of PLC‑based control systems
• Experience with BACnet/IP communication networks
• Knowledge of control wiring practices
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings
• Strong understanding of data center MEP systems
• Familiarity with controls installation and field devices
• Knowledge of commissioning and startup processes
• Strong inspection and troubleshooting mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple inspections and project needs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively with multiple contractors and stakeholders

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of Building Automation, controls, commissioning, or QA/QC experience
• Mission‑critical or data center project experience
• Experience supporting commissioning activities
• Familiarity with Siemens controls
• Distech Controls experience
• Honeywell controls experience
• Procore experience
• OSHA 30 certification preferred

Safety Expectations

• Follow all site‑specific safety requirements
• Participate in daily safety meetings
• Maintain required PPE
• Identify and communicate unsafe work conditions
• Ensure inspections are completed safely
• Support a strong culture of safety and accountability

What Success Looks Like

The successful QA/QC Controls Representative will:

• Identify quality issues before they impact the project schedule
• Reduce rework through proactive inspections
• Maintain accurate and organized inspection documentation
• Support smooth startup and commissioning activities
• Coordinate effectively across multiple trades
• Ensure controls installations meet project specifications and owner expectations
• Help deliver systems that are complete, functional, and ready for turnover
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

This is an excellent opportunity for a BAS or controls professional who understands how systems should be installed, knows what to look for in the field, and wants to play a critical role in delivering high‑quality mission‑critical projects.

Inspect the work. Catch the issue. Protect the commissioning schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer: M/W/Disability/Veterans