QC Engineer/Manager - Construction

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 20%

Company vehicle or car allowance

Medical plans

Dental cover

401(k) match

Volunteer day

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is expanding its data center program in the Hermiston/Umatilla, Oregon area and seeks a Quality Control Engineer or QC Manager to ensure the highest product quality and compliance across projects. The role offers broad responsibilities, including facilitating field inspections, audits, and cross-functional coordination.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Construction Management (or related field) and 4–8 years of experience, with data center exposure and a

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or related field required.
• 4-7 years' experience preferred, or minimum 8 years progressive construction trade experience.
• Recent data center project experience with major clients (e.g. Google, Microsoft, Iron Mountain‑level) preferred.
• General Contractor background preferred; MEP subcontractor background considered.
• Industry-related certifications required or preferred.
• Strong organizational skills; able to plan and manage multiple activities to achieve results.
• Familiarity with electronic data collection and inspection methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard PC use.
• Open to relocation and/or travel across projects and regions.

Responsibilities

• Support project-level application of company standard operating procedures.
• Review subcontractors' work for compliance with specifications, applicable codes, and contract requirements.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and product verification.
• Provide technical support to the project management team, Quality Manager, and subcontractors.
• Support implementation and monitoring of corrective and preventive actions in the field.
• Identify issues and trends that may impact product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Support continuous improvement processes, measuring performance and addressing deficiencies.
• Maintain feedback mechanisms ensuring quality‑related information reaches the wider project team.
• Participate in project reviews and close‑out processes, feeding lessons learned into future projects.
• Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups.

Skills

Quality control

Project coordination

Strong organizational skills

Education

BS in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Are you ready to bring your quality control expertise to a growing data center program?

Join a leading construction and infrastructure organisation with over a century of history, and nearly three decades of established operations in the US. They specialize in delivering complex building, civil engineering, and design-build projects across public and private sectors. With extensive industry expertise, the organisation delivers mission critical facilities and major infrastructure projects with a strong focus on safety, innovation, quality, and long‑term community impact.

The multi‑billion dollar international construction company is expanding their data center presence across multiple sites in the Hermiston/Umatilla, Oregon area and is looking for a Quality Control Engineer, or QC Manager for the right level of experience, to help ensure the highest levels of product quality and compliance across its projects.

This is a genuine opportunity to build a long‑term career on major, recognized data center work rather than niche or lower‑tier projects. With a wide salary band reflecting real flexibility on level and experience, and a business that's serious about strengthening its Oregon capability, this is a strong move for someone looking to take on real responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Support project-level application of company standard operating procedures
• Review subcontractors' work for compliance with specifications, applicable codes, and contract requirements
• Conduct inspections, testing, and product verification
• Provide technical support to the project management team, Quality Manager, and subcontractors
• Support implementation and monitoring of corrective and preventive actions in the field
• Identify issues and trends that may impact product quality and customer satisfaction
• Support continuous improvement processes, measuring performance and addressing deficiencies
• Maintain feedback mechanisms ensuring quality‑related information reaches the wider project team
• Participate in project reviews and close‑out processes, feeding lessons learned into future projects
• Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field with 4-7 years' experience preferred, or a minimum of 8 years' progressive construction trade experience supervising and inspecting construction activities
• Recent, hands‑on data center project experience with major clients (e.g. Google, Microsoft, Iron Mountain‑level companies)
• Background with a General Contractor preferred; MEP subcontractor background considered
• Industry-related certifications
• Strong organizational skills, able to plan and manage multiple activities to achieve results
• Familiarity with electronic data collection and inspection methods
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard PC use
• Open to relocation and/or travel across projects and regions

Benefits:

• Up to 20% annual bonus
• Company vehicle (level-dependent) or car allowance for multi-project travel
• Choice of medical plans, company‑paid life insurance and dental cover
• 401(k) match
• Annual paid volunteer day
• Relocation assistance available

Salary:

• Up to $150,000, dependent on experience and level