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

Diamond Technical Services, Inc.

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