Quality Control QC Lead

PSG GROUP LLC; Lordstown (OH); On-site; USD 35,914 - 43,242; Full time

Job summary

PSG GROUP LLC is seeking a Quality Control Lead for a data center construction project in Lordstown, Ohio. This 100% field-based role ensures all construction activities and installations meet project specs and client quality standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of QC experience on industrial or commercial projects, with leadership in a similar setting. Procore/BIM 360 experience and strong documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction quality control experience.
• 2+ years in lead/supervisory role on industrial, infrastructure, or commercial projects.
• Strong working knowledge of construction codes and standards (IBC, ACI, AWS, ASTM, NFPA, NEC).
• Experience developing and executing ITPs and managing NCRs.
• Excellent documentation and audit-ready records.
• Procore, BIM 360, or similar QC tools experience.
• Fluent in English.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and shifts as required by project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the project-specific Quality Control Plan (QCP) and ITPs.
• Conduct daily field inspections across civil/structural, architectural, MEP installations.
• Perform material receiving inspections and coordinate replacements.
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) process with corrective actions.
• Coordinate and witness third-party testing.
• Review and maintain quality documentation (daily logs, test reports, certifications).
• Lead QC pre-construction meetings with subcontractors.
• Collaborate with project engineers and superintendents to resolve quality issues without delaying production.
• Provide weekly quality status updates and trend analysis.
• Prepare final quality close-out documents (O&M manuals, warranties).
• Champion a build-it-right culture.

Tools

Procore

BIM 360

ERP systems

Job description

Quality Control (QC) Lead – Data Center Construction Project

Location: Lordstown, OH. Employment: Full‑time Contract. Salary: $26.07 – $31.39 per hour.

Overview

PSG is a fast‑growing construction and infrastructure firm specializing in mission‑critical environments. We are seeking a detail‑oriented, technically proficient QC Lead to join a high‑profile data center construction project in Lordstown, Ohio. The role ensures all construction activities, materials, and installations meet or exceed project specifications, codes, and client quality standards.

Duties

• Develop, implement, and manage the project‑specific Quality Control Plan (QCP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) in accordance with contract documents, codes, and industry standards.
• Conduct daily field inspections of all construction scopes—civil/structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) installations—to verify compliance with drawings, specs, and approved submittals.
• Perform material receiving inspections to verify grades, certifications, dimensions, and physical condition; reject non‑conforming materials and coordinate replacements.
• Manage the Non‑Conformance Report (NCR) process—identify, document, track, and verify closure of all quality issues with corrective actions.
• Coordinate and witness third‑party testing (soil compaction, concrete cylinder breaks, structural steel bolting/welding, fireproofing, electrical testing, etc.).
• Review and maintain quality documentation, including daily inspection logs, test reports, material certifications, as‑built drawings, and turnover packages.
• Lead QC pre‑construction meetings with subcontractors to align quality expectations, review ITPs, and address potential quality risks.
• Collaborate closely with project engineers, superintendents, and subcontractor foremen to resolve quality issues in real‑time without delaying production.
• Participate in weekly progress meetings and provide quality status updates, metrics, and trend analysis to project management.
• Prepare final quality close‑out documentation for client handover, including O&M manuals, warranties, and system test records.
• Champion a “build it right the first time” culture through coaching, mentoring, and positive reinforcement of quality standards.

Must‑Haves

• Minimum 4 years of construction quality control experience, with at least 2 years in a lead/supervisory role on industrial, infrastructure, or commercial building projects.
• Strong working knowledge of construction codes and standards (IBC, ACI, AWS, ASTM, NFPA, NEC) and ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and specifications.
• Proven experience developing and executing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and managing Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Excellent documentation and report‑writing skills—ability to maintain accurate, detailed, and audit‑ready records.
• Proficiency using digital QC management tools (e.g., Procore, BIM 360, or similar) and ERP systems for logging inspections and generating reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—able to enforce quality standards firmly yet professionally with subcontractors and craft workers.
• Physically fit to walk the job site, climb ladders/stairs, and work in all weather conditions.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking) – essential for contract documents, code interpretation, and client communication.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with working hours—prepared to work overtime, weekends, and shifts as required by project milestones.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience working on hyperscale data center, semiconductor cleanroom, or mission‑critical facilities with complex MEP and backup power systems (UPS, generators, switchgear).
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• NICET certification in electrical or fire alarm systems.
• ACI Field Testing Technician (concrete) certification.
• Familiarity with LEED or sustainability quality requirements.
• Mandarin Chinese language skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Opportunities for career advancement through a strong pipeline of nationwide projects.
• Per diem or relocation assistance available for qualified candidates (subject to policy).

License / Certification

• Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: CWI, CQM, ASQ CQE, NICET, or ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician certification.
• OSHA 30‑Hour certification or willingness to obtain one.

Ability to Relocate

• Must be able to relocate to Lordstown, OH or currently reside within a commutable distance.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to subsequent project sites nationwide upon completion (expenses covered by company).

Work Location

• Lordstown, Ohio – on‑site at the data center construction project.
• This is a 100% field‑based role; remote or hybrid work is not available.

PSG is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, gender, age, religion, or disability status.