Quality Control Inspector - Data Center Construction

WEITZ-ABITAT MISSION CRITICAL; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits

401K Retirement Savings

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for data center construction in Des Moines, IA. This role ensures site activities meet project codes, standards and specifications through planning, inspection, and documentation on a full-time basis.

You will monitor ongoing work, maintain quality files, and coordinate with project teams to remediate issues while upholding company quality plans and client expectations. Prior data center experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to schedule, conduct and document quality inspections.
• Experience with quality monitoring and reporting on construction sites.
• Familiarity with Procore and Bluebeam software.

Responsibilities

• Understand project scope, quality requirements and contract documents to ensure construction aligns with standards.
• Schedule and perform site inspections and quality surveillance on ongoing work.
• Prepare inspection/test plans and maintain quality records for turnover to owner.
• Identify non-conforming work and track it through resolution.
• Maintain daily reports, punch lists and as-built documentation.
• Educate teams on compliance requirements and changes.
• Collaborate with safety to identify hazards and mitigation steps.
• Document inspections and punch lists per company policy.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Inspection scheduling

Quality monitoring

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Learn software

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Control Inspector – Data Center Construction

Des Moines, Iowa

Full-Time

The Weitz Company is hiring a Quality Control Inspector to work on data center projects for the Mission Critical division in Des Moines, IA.

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring construction activities meet project specific codes, standards and specifications by planning, inspecting, documenting and organizing tasks to promote efficiencies on an assigned construction project site. This role examines ongoing work on the project site to monitor alignment with company and client expectations, and remedy identified issues. The Quality Control Inspector typically reports to the Project Manager or Quality Control Manager.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do

• Understand project scope and quality requirements, contract documents, site drawings, manufacturer product data/manuals and company quality plan and standards; ensure project is constructed accordingly
• Schedule, conduct and evaluate various site inspections, quality monitoring and surveillance of daily and upcoming work (i.e. first work, follow up, regulatory agency, underground utility, concrete pour, material, off-site, final rough-in)
• Prepare inspection and test plans; document testing, measurements, inspection reports and other quality reports; maintain necessary quality-related files and compile necessary documents for project turnover to owner
• Identify and report non-conforming work; track on non-conformance log; assist with issuing related reports
• Oversee development and review of daily construction reports, field observation reports, punch lists, quality reports and as-built drawings
• Stay abreast of federal, industry and company standards; educate project teams of compliance requirements and changes
• Partner with project safety team to determine hazards and identify needs or processes to remedy; proactively eliminate or minimize identified hazards
• Ensure inspections, observations and punch list are documented and stored in accordance to company policy
• Monitor project site adherence to company quality plan and standards; propose updates or modifications to management for review
• Utilize virtual and physical mock-ups to establish quality standards and identify lean processes to improve field productivity
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors and internal team members to ensure company quality plan is adhered to
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Experience:
  • A minimum of three (3) years of construction-related experience is required. Construction field experience is preferred.
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment
  • LEAN principles experience is desirable.
  • Data center experience is strongly preferred.
• Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Business acumen and relationship-building skills
• Technology:
  • Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific software.
  • Solid systems experience with Procore and Bluebeam is preferred.
  • Training will be provided on company standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.