QA/QC Manager

QA/QC Electrical & Mechanical Manager - Data Center (Contract)

Location: San Antonio, TX (Non-local candidates acceptable)

Position Type: Contract (Estimated 3 months; may extend or shorten)

Start Date: Immediate

Schedule: ~50 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Project Manager

Benefits: None (Contract Role)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager with a strong electrical technical background and mechanical SME capability to support a large-scale data center construction project in San Antonio, TX.

The QA/QC Manager will be responsible for implementing, administering, and managing the entire project quality control plan, overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with specifications, and maintaining all QA/QC documentation. This role includes significant involvement in electrical systems, mechanical systems, high-voltage installations, commissioning support, and greenfield construction processes.

This is a contract position with an immediate start. Candidates do not need to be local to San Antonio.

Key Project Requirements

Prior hands-on experience with high-voltage electrical projects.

Ability to support both electrical and mechanical QA/QC scopes.

Excellent command of construction quality regulations and procedures.

Exceptional attention to detail, documentation, and reporting.

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Background in data centers, power plants, heavy industrial, or similar environments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Control and verify all quality specifications in plans and construction documents.

Develop, maintain, and implement a comprehensive Quality Control Plan.

Oversee QC inspections, testing, sampling, and documentation for all on-site and off-site activities.

Maintain and manage:

Submittal logs

Testing plans

Quality documentation

Inspection reports

NCR logs & rework lists

Review all subcontractor QC plans to ensure compliance.

Coordinate shop drawing approvals and material status reports with project engineers.

Conduct and manage the 4-Phase QC Process:

Submittal

Pre-installation

Initial inspection

Follow-up inspection

Work with the Construction Superintendent to identify and correct non-compliant work.

Ensure all submittals are processed in time to prevent schedule impacts.

Maintain up-to-date as-built drawings and material records.

Lead or support root-cause analysis and corrective action processes.

Provide SME-level guidance on electrical and mechanical systems in the data center environment.

Coordinate planning and QA/QC meetings with internal and external quality representatives.

Support commissioning checks, electrical walk-downs, mechanical walk-downs, and final system testing.

Job Requirements

Technical Experience

Strong ability to interpret blueprints, as-builts, and engineering drawings.

Proven experience overseeing electrical installations, including MV/LV, load banks, cable bus, bus duct, UPS, switchgear, grounding systems, etc.

Familiarity with mechanical systems such as HVAC, chillers, pumps, and piping.

Prior experience with:

CSA/CX process mapping

High-voltage systems

Data center environment (highly preferred)

Strong QA background in reviewing documentation for compliance including:

Weld mapping

Bolt-up flange mapping

MTRs

Heat numbers

Mechanical test reports

Electrical test documentation

Knowledge of API/ASME codes and ability to verify code compliance.

Experience performing third-party inspection work and formal QA audits. Soft Skills

Excellent communicator across all levels of a project team.

Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Strong ability to build rapport with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Education & Experience

High school diploma required.

15+ years of QA/QC experience in heavy industrial, power plant, manufacturing, or data center construction.

Formal QA/QC certifications are preferred but not required.

Prior experience with data center projects strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders/stairs, and sit for extended periods.

Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to use PPE (hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, etc.).

Must maintain necessary vision requirements for inspections.