QA/QC Inspector – Data Centers (Owner's Representative)
Position Summary:
The QA/QC Inspector is responsible for monitoring and verifying the quality of construction activities on mission-critical data center projects on behalf of the Owner. Acting as the Owner's on-site representative, this role ensures that all civil, structural, architectural (CSA), mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and commissioning activities are executed in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, industry standards, and the Owner's quality requirements.
Working closely with General Contractors, trade contractors, design consultants, commissioning teams, and Owner stakeholders, the QA/QC Inspector performs inspections, audits, and quality surveillance throughout construction to ensure systems are installed correctly, deficiencies are identified early, and facilities are delivered ready for commissioning and operations.
The ideal candidate has experience inspecting large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects and possesses a strong understanding of quality management processes across all construction disciplines.
Key Responsibilities:
Construction Quality Oversight:
- Represent the Owner in monitoring construction quality across all project disciplines.
- Perform routine site inspections to verify compliance with project specifications, drawings, and quality standards.
- Ensure construction activities comply with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Quality Management Plans.
- Monitor workmanship throughout all phases of construction.
- Identify quality deficiencies and ensure timely corrective action by contractors.
Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Inspections
Inspect and verify:
- Earthworks and grading
- Foundations
- Reinforced concrete
- Structural steel
- Precast concrete
- Building envelope systems
- Roofing
- Curtain wall and façade systems
- Masonry
- Architectural finishes
- Raised access flooring
- Doors and hardware
- Interior fit-out
- Waterproofing
- Firestopping systems
- Site civil works
Mechanical Quality Inspections
Inspect and verify:
- Chilled water systems
- Chillers
- Cooling towers
- CRAH and CRAC units
- HVAC equipment
- Air handling units
- Pumps
- Heat exchangers
- Mechanical piping
- Hydronic systems
- Fuel oil systems
- Natural gas systems
- Plumbing systems
- Fire protection systems
- Building Automation System (BAS) installations
- Mechanical insulation
Electrical Quality Inspections
Inspect and verify:
- Medium-voltage installations
- Switchgear
- Transformers
- Generator systems
- UPS systems
- Battery systems
- Busway installations
- Cable tray systems
- Conduit installations
- Grounding and bonding
- Electrical terminations
- Lighting systems
- Fire alarm systems
- Low-voltage systems
- Electrical identification and labelling
Quality Documentation:
- Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Review contractor quality documentation.
- Verify material approvals and submittals.
- Review inspection reports and test records.
- Confirm material traceability where required.
- Verify turnover documentation prior to Owner acceptance.
- Maintain quality inspection records and field reports.
Deficiency Management:
- Identify construction defects and non-conforming work.
- Issue quality observations and deficiency reports.
- Track corrective actions through completion.
- Verify close-out of punch list items.
- Monitor recurring quality issues and recommend preventive actions.
Contractor Coordination:
- Work closely with General Contractors and trade contractors to resolve quality issues.
- Participate in quality coordination meetings.
- Review contractor quality procedures.
- Support quality planning throughout construction.
- Provide technical feedback regarding installation quality and compliance.
Commissioning Support
- Verify systems are construction-complete prior to commissioning.
- Support Commissioning Managers during pre-functional inspections.
- Confirm deficiencies affecting commissioning have been resolved.
- Participate in system walkdowns.
- Support turnover inspections and Owner acceptance activities.
Factory & Vendor Inspections
Where required:
- Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Participate in factory quality inspections.
- Verify equipment compliance prior to shipment.
- Review manufacturing quality documentation.
- Coordinate with equipment vendors regarding quality concerns.
Safety & Compliance:
- Promote safe construction practices while conducting inspections.
- Observe contractor compliance with project safety requirements.
- Report unsafe conditions observed during quality inspections.
- Ensure quality inspections are completed in accordance with site safety procedures.
Reporting & Communication:
- Prepare daily and weekly inspection reports.
- Maintain inspection logs and quality records.
- Track quality metrics and trends.
- Escalate significant quality issues affecting project schedule or performance.
- Communicate inspection findings to the Owner, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5–10+ years of construction quality assurance/quality control experience.
- Experience inspecting large commercial, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, semiconductor, or mission-critical projects.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Ability to inspect work across multiple construction disciplines.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to travel extensively to project sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working as an Owner's Representative.
- Experience on hyperscale, colocation, AI, or enterprise data center projects.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Knowledge of commissioning and turnover processes.
- Certifications such as:
- Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
- Certified Construction Quality Manager (CQM)
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) (where applicable)
- ICC Inspector certifications
- OSHA 30
- Knowledge of Lean Construction principles.
Technical Knowledge
Candidates should possess experience with:
Civil & Structural
- Concrete inspection
- Reinforcing steel
- Structural steel
- Foundations
- Building envelope systems
- Architectural finishes
Mechanical
- HVAC systems
- Chilled water systems
- Mechanical piping
- Plumbing
- Fire protection
- Building automation systems
Electrical
- Medium-voltage systems
- Switchgear
- UPS systems
- Generator systems
- Busway
- Grounding and bonding
- Fire alarm
- Low-voltage infrastructure
Quality Management
- Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
- Material inspections
- Non-conformance reporting (NCRs)
- Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Punch list management
- Turnover documentation
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Standards & Compliance
- International Building Code (IBC)
- National Electrical Code (NEC)
- NFPA standards
- ASHRAE guidelines
- ACI standards
- AISC standards
- ASTM standards
- OSHA regulations
- Owner quality standards
Core Competencies
- Quality assurance
- Technical inspection
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Communication
- Documentation
- Problem solving
- Integrity
- Organisation
- Collaboration
- Decision making
- Stakeholder management
Success Metrics
Performance in this role will be measured by:
- Quality inspection completion rates
- Reduction in construction defects
- Timely identification of non-conforming work
- Effective closure of quality deficiencies
- Successful completion of system walkdowns
- Commissioning readiness
- Quality documentation accuracy
- Reduction in rework
- Successful Owner acceptance
- Stakeholder satisfaction
Work Environment
- Primarily based on active construction sites with extensive field presence.
- Travel (50–100%) to data center projects throughout the United States.
- Work may include extended hours during major inspections, commissioning, turnover, and project closeout.
INDS
Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
