Data Center QA/QC Manager

Position Overview

Vertex Innovations is seeking an experienced Data Center QA/QC Manager to support ground-up, mission-critical data center projects from break ground through final turnover. This role ensures construction quality, system compliance, and readiness for commissioning across civil, structural, and MEP scopes.

Location

Initial Site Location: Dallas, TX (local candidates only - must be within daily commuting distance. Required to be on-site.)

This position is considered remote work. While the initial site location is specified above, we are seeking candidates who are willing and able to travel 100% to various client project sites each week as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC efforts for ground-up data center construction projects.
• Develop and manage project-specific QA/QC plans.
• Perform routine inspections across civil, structural, and MEP scopes.
• Identify deficiencies, issue punch lists, and track corrective actions.
• Verify compliance with IFC drawings, specifications, and approved submittals.
• Coordinate with GCs, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning teams.
• Review PFCs, FPTs, startup documentation, and inspection reports.
• Support L1–L5 commissioning, IST, load bank testing, and system energization.
• Review megger testing, IR scans, pressure testing, and cable certification.
• Oversee O&M manuals, as-builts, warranties, and turnover documentation.
• Participate in AHJ inspections and owner walkthroughs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and site safety requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), ASHRAE Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP), or LEED Accredited Professional, are a plus.
• OSHA 30 Construction certification

Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of QA/QC experience on mission-critical or data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of ground-up construction sequencing and site development.
• Deep understanding of electrical, mechanical, BMS, Fire Life Safety, Access Control, and critical systems.
• Experience with UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, CRAH/CRAC units, and cooling systems.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and test reports.
• Experience supporting commissioning and integrated systems testing.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, and QA/QC tracking tools.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hyperscale or colocation data center experience.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, and Uptime Institute standards.
• Commissioning or QA/QC certifications.
• Experience with Cx Alloy and Primavera P6.

Working Conditions

• Initially must be within daily commuting distance to Dallas, TX site location
• Willing and able to do weekly travel to various data center project sites, as assigned
• Ability to work in construction and industrial environments, including exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels.
• May involve extended hours during critical project phases.

Compensation

• $100,000 - $150,000, dependent on experience and location
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD, Life-AD&D
• Retirement: 401(k), discretionary Pension & Profit sharing, subject to Plan documents
• 15 days paid time off (prorated based on start date) and 8 holidays

About Vertex

Vertex Innovations, Inc. is a Colorado company founded in 2003 by Wayne and Erica Smith. "We could see where the future of communications was heading and wanted to take our passion and skill to build the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure." Since those early days, Vertex Innovations has managed the buildout of today’s wireless and fiber networks connecting millions of Americans and improving their daily lives.

Our mission is to use our talents, experience, knowledge, and determination to create a connected society where everyone has the opportunity to foster connections, obtain knowledge, and create an impact on society.

At Vertex these Core Values created by our team are our guide in creating today’s connected society.

• Integrity – To move through the world with honesty and truth empowering our employees, clients and communities through our words and actions.
• Accountability – To take full ownership and responsibility in our roles as we serve our company, clients, and communities.
• Commitment – To stand behind our word and our promises
• Respect – To embrace and honor the individuals, clients, and companies in their contribution to the work that we create together through our interactions, conversations and our way of being.
• Performance – To allow ourselves to be measured by our commitments and be accountable for every action to our employees, clients, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

VERTEX Innovations, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.