QAQC Manager - Electrical (Data Center Projects)

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Job Title: QAQC Manager – Electrical (Data Center Projects)

Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Reports To: QAQC Director
Location: Iowa
Employment Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Position Summary

The QAQC Manager is responsible for implementing, managing, and maintaining the Quality Assurance and Quality Control program for large-scale electrical data center construction projects. This role ensures all work complies with design specifications, customer requirements, industry codes, and company standards. The QAQC Manager will lead a team of QAQC Technicians and coordinate closely with project management, field operations, commissioning teams, and clients to drive a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management & Oversight:

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific QAQC plans, procedures, and inspection/test plans in alignment with company standards and project requirements.
• Lead QAQC kickoff and coordination meetings with project and client stakeholders.
• Oversee all inspection activities, including installation verification, workmanship checks, and system testing for electrical systems such as power distribution, grounding, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure accurate installation and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable codes and standards.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Manage QAQC documentation, including inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), test results, and turnover packages.
• Maintain accurate inspection logs and coordinate final quality turnover documentation to support commissioning and client closeout.
• Utilize QAQC tools for inspection tracking, issue management, and documentation control.

Coordination & Leadership:

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to QAQC field technicians.
• Collaborate with construction and commissioning teams to resolve quality-related issues in a timely manner.
• Support and participate in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and lessons learned initiatives.
• Interface with clients, general contractors, and third-party inspectors to ensure alignment and compliance with quality expectations.

Continuous Improvement:

• Conduct audits and performance reviews to monitor adherence to quality standards.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives to enhance the company's QAQC program.
• Support training and development for field teams to reinforce best practices and code compliance.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 5–7 years of QAQC experience in electrical construction, preferably in data center, mission-critical, or industrial projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale electrical QAQC programs from installation through commissioning.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and local jurisdictional codes.
• Familiarity with electrical testing procedures including megger, torque, continuity, insulation resistance, and ground testing.
• Proficiency with digital QAQC management platforms (e.g., Fieldwire, Procore, CxAlloy).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Working knowledge of commissioning, turnover documentation, and quality processes in the data center environment.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making mindset with a focus on quality and accountability.

Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.