Senior QA Manager - Data Center Construction & Compliance

Kiewit; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Mid Level to Senior Quality professional for the Industrial District, focusing on data center projects. The role requires leading QA/QC programs, audits, and regulatory compliance across multiple sites, while mentoring auditors and coordinating with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, and lifecycle quality control, with travel to project sites and relocation as needed for the duration of the 2–3 year assignments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of quality assurance and auditing experience, with data center construction or mission-critical infrastructure exposure.
• Lead auditor certification preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, ASME, ISO 9001, API, and applicable M/E construction standards.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience managing cross-functional quality teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with QA software, audit tools, and reporting platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Project Quality Programs aligned with industry standards.
• Lead and conduct internal, external, and supplier audits tied to M/E systems, commissioning phases, and critical-path installation activities.
• Ensure full compliance with client requirements, Uptime Institute best practices, and applicable industry codes and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage and mentor QA/QC professionals and auditors across multiple data center sites.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to embed quality processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee audit planning, execution, corrective actions, and preventive action programs.
• Maintain and analyze key quality metrics to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement in M/E installation and testing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client quality representatives and regulatory assessments.
• Support supplier qualification, surveillance activities, and factory witness testing for major MEP equipment.
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and turnover of all quality-related records, including commissioning documentation, ITPs, and system verification packages.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Leadership

Communication

Data Center Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

QA software

Audit tools

Reporting platforms

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Mid Level to Senior Quality professional for the Industrial District, focusing on data center projects. The role requires leading QA/QC programs, audits, and regulatory compliance across multiple sites, while mentoring auditors and coordinating with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, and lifecycle quality control, with travel to project sites and relocation as needed for the duration of the 2–3 year assignments.