Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer

SPECTRAFORCE; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SPECTRAFORCE seeks an experienced QA/QC Program Manager for data center construction projects. You will develop and monitor QA/QC programs, lead on-site teams, and drive compliance across design, construction, commissioning, and operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QA/QC for complex construction, strong mechanical/electrical knowledge, and proven commissioning leadership. Collaboration with contractors, vendors, and owners is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years QA/QC experience in data center or mission-critical projects.
• Experience with Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build programs.
• Leads QA/QC and commissioning (Cx) programs.
• Experience with Level 3–5 testing and start-up activities.
• Proven ability to coach and influence QA/QC teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor QA/QC program metrics and analyze trends.
• Lead on-site QA/QC teams and coordinate across stakeholders.
• Review submittals, vendor quality manuals, and project records for compliance.
• Drive corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances.
• Audit QA/QC activities and verify documentation completeness.
• Participate in start-up, commissioning meetings, and FWTs.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Mechanical & Electrical QA/QC

Data center construction

Cross-functional collaboration

Training and coaching

Tools

BIM 360

Job description

Title: QA/QC Program Manager– Data Center Construction

Duration: 12 months on W2

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced M&E QA/QC Support Engineer to support quality assurance and quality control programs for complex data center and mission-critical construction projects. This role will develop and monitor quality metrics, identify and resolve quality issues, support on-site QA/QC teams, and drive compliance across design, construction, commissioning, and facility operations.

The ideal candidate is self-driven, technically strong across mechanical and electrical systems, and comfortable leading teams, coaching personnel, collaborating cross-functionally, and addressing difficult quality or process misalignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor QA/QC program metrics and analyze trends to identify potential quality concerns.
• Partner with project stakeholders to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support the development and management of on-site construction QA/QC teams.
• Develop and improve QA/QC processes, standards, procedures, checklists, and documentation.
• Serve as a key interface between design, construction, facility operations, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Provide training and coaching on QA/QC procedures, quality awareness, and individual responsibilities.
• Coordinate quality issues across design, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Audit QA/QC activities performed by project staff, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure compliance.
• Review MEP submittals, technical documentation, vendor quality manuals, and project quality records for compliance.
• Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation and technical deliverables.
• Develop, review, and approve, where required, Level 1–5 quality documentation, including Construction Quality Procedures (CQPs), checklists, test procedures, and test plans.
• Recommend, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances and quality issues.
• Review Level 4 and Level 5 commissioning scripts and provide technical feedback.
• Support review of turnover documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Support review and tracking of Level 3–5 energization, start-up, and commissioning schedules.
• Drive closure of open quality issues in BIM 360 and escalate overdue items as necessary.
• Attend Factory Witness Tests (FWTs) for owner-furnished/contractor-installed (OFCI) and contractor-furnished/contractor-installed (CFCI) equipment and systems.
• Conduct on-site inspections and observations of construction quality for critical equipment and systems and document findings in BIM 360.
• Verify completion and retention of Level 2 and Level 3 testing documentation.
• Review installed labeling, signage, and equipment tagging for compliance.
• Support development of project-specific QA/QC dashboards, equipment tracking matrices, and QA/QC presentations.
• Participate in project, MEP/OAC, QA/QC, and daily start-up and commissioning meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA/QC experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or similarly complex construction projects.
• Strong mechanical and electrical QA/QC knowledge and experience.
• Experience with both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build construction programs.
• Experience across multiple disciplines, including civil/structural, building envelope, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & controls (I&C).
• Experience leading QA/QC and commissioning (Cx) programs.
• Experience with commissioning processes and Level 3–5 testing, start-up, and commissioning activities.
• Experience with contractor, consultant, subcontractor, and vendor management.
• Experience with mission-critical power and cooling infrastructure or other critical systems.
• Experience working with construction quality management tools, documentation platforms, and issue-tracking systems.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external project partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and influence QA/QC teams.
• Ability to identify quality gaps, challenge misalignments, and drive issues through resolution.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with BIM 360 or similar construction quality/document management platforms.
• Experience with MEP submittals, vendor documentation, equipment inspections, and Factory Witness Testing.
• Experience developing QA/QC dashboards, metrics, equipment tracking matrices, and quality reports.
• Strong understanding of critical power, electrical distribution, mechanical cooling, and controls systems.