QA/QC Manager - Mission Critical – Jackson, MS

MSCCN; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Alston Construction is seeking a QA/QC Manager for mission-critical data center projects in Jackson, MS. You will develop and manage the project quality program, enforce procedures, and coordinate inspections across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, and civil trades.

On-site role with travel as needed, partnering with field teams to drive accountability and quality. A bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, 7+ years QA/QC experience, and certifications (CQM-C,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field.
• Certification in quality management (e.g., CQM-C, ASQ, ICC, ACI).
• 7+ years of experience in QA/QC or field construction inspection.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, codes, and QA/QC practices.
• Familiarity with inspection techniques and quality standards such as ISO 9001, IBC, ASTM, ASHRAE, NFPA.
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, BIM 360, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily duties with discretion and professional judgment.
• Ensure project quality on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain project QA/QC plan.
• Oversee QA/QC across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, and civil scopes.
• Conduct field inspections to verify installation quality.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance.
• Coordinate third-party inspections and testing.
• Track NCRs, deficiency logs, and punchlists.
• Support pre-functional checklists for commissioning.
• Maintain inspection/testing documentation.
• Lead quality-focused meetings with subcontractors.
• Ensure QA/QC deliverables are included in turnover.
• Support mock-up reviews and first-of-kind inspections.
• Coordinate with commissioning and construction teams for schedule readiness.

Skills

QA/QC knowledge

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

BIM 360

Microsoft Office

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

About Alston Construction

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards! We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.”

• Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Project Location: Jackson, MS (On-site | Travel Required)

Job Summary

The QA/QC Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the project quality program for mission-critical data center projects. This role ensures compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and owner expectations by enforcing quality procedures and driving accountability across all trades and phases of construction. The QA/QC Manager plays a key role in the coordination, inspection, documentation, and turnover of high-performance MEP and CSA systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use discretion and independent judgment and professional skills to perform daily duties and to resolve project operations issues.
• Ensure the quality completion of projects on time and within the allocated budget.
• Develop and maintain the project-specific QA/QC plan in alignment with contract documents and owner standards.
• Oversee implementation of quality procedures across all trades including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, and civil scopes.
• Perform field inspections to verify installation quality, system conformity, and workmanship standards.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with project specifications and coordinate with design teams as needed.
• Coordinate third-party inspections and testing (e.g., concrete, welding, fireproofing, NETA testing, etc.).
• Track and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), deficiency logs, and punchlists from rough-in through final turnover.
• Support pre-functional checklists and equipment readiness inspections for commissioning activities.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of inspections, testing records, redlines, and as-built conditions.
• Lead quality-focused meetings with subcontractors and facilitate quality training for field personnel.
• Ensure all QA/QC deliverables are included in the final turnover package to the client.
• Support mock-up reviews and first-of-kind inspections to validate installation expectations early in the process.
• Coordinate with commissioning and construction teams to ensure quality control support overall schedule and system readiness.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field.
• Certification in quality management (e.g., CQM-C, ASQ, ICC, ACI).
• 7+ years of experience in QA/QC or field construction inspection, preferably in mission-critical or MEP-intensive environments.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, codes, and QA/QC practices.
• Familiarity with inspection techniques and quality standards such as IBC, ASTM, ASHRAE, NFPA, and ISO 9001.
• Proficiency in documentation software such as Procore, Bluebeam, BIM 360, and Microsoft Office.