Quality Control Inspector - Data Center Construction

The Weitz Company; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Benefits Package

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to support Mission Critical data center projects in Des Moines, IA. The role emphasizes rigorous site inspections, documentation, and adherence to quality plans and contract documents.

Responsibilities include planning inspections, managing non-conformance, and coordinating with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams. Strong communication and LEAN experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of construction-related experience required.
• LEAN principles experience desirable; Data center experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand project scope, quality requirements and contract docs; ensure construction aligns.
• Schedule and conduct site inspections and quality surveillance for daily and upcoming work.
• Prepare inspection/test plans; document testing, measurements and reports; compile turnover docs.
• Identify non-conforming work and track on the non-conformance log; assist with reporting.
• Oversee daily construction reports, punch lists, quality reports and as-builts.
• Stay current with federal, industry and company standards; educate teams on compliance.
• Partner with safety to identify hazards and remediation needs.
• Ensure inspections and punch lists are stored per company policy.
• Monitor adherence to quality plan; propose updates for management.

Skills

Quality control

Documentation

Communication

LEAN principles

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Data center experience

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

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

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

Experience: LEAN principles experience is desirable. Data center experience is strongly preferred.

Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication

Skills: Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines

Skills: Detail-oriented and highly organized

Skills: 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
• #LI-MR1

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

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