Foreman QA/QC Manager

Job Overview:

• The Data Center Low Voltage QA/QC Manager or Specialist is responsible for ensuring that low-voltage and structured cabling installations meet project specifications, customer requirements, industry standards, safety expectations, and commissioning requirements. This role oversees quality inspections, testing, documentation, turnover packages, and corrective actions throughout the lifecycle of data center projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance and Quality Control:

• Develop and implement project-specific QA/QC plans, inspection procedures, and quality checklists.
• Conduct field inspections of structured cabling, fiber optic infrastructure, copper cabling, CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, wireless, network, and controls systems.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, submittals, shop drawings, design documents, customer standards, and manufacturer requirements.
• Identify deficiencies, issue punch lists or non-conformance reports, and track corrective actions through closure.

Installation Oversight:

• Inspect cable pathways, tray systems, conduit installations, rack elevations, cabinets, devices, and equipment mounting.
• Verify routing, bend radius, cable support, separation, labeling, grounding, bonding, and workmanship requirements.
• Review installation methods before work begins and confirm field practices remain aligned with project requirements.
• Coordinate with project teams to resolve field conflicts and prevent repeat deficiencies.

Testing and Commissioning Support:

• Witness and validate copper certification testing, fiber insertion loss testing, OTDR testing, device testing, and system functionality checks.
• Confirm that test documentation is complete, accurate, traceable, and aligned with project turnover requirements.
• Support commissioning activities, infrastructure verification, punch list closeout, and final acceptance reviews.
• Coordinate with commissioning agents, customer representatives, project managers, and system vendors.

Documentation and Turnover:

• Maintain organized inspection logs, deficiency trackers, daily or weekly quality reports, and field observation records.
• Review redlines, as-built drawings, test reports, certification records, quality forms, O&M; documentation, and turnover packages.
• Confirm documentation is complete before owner, customer, or commissioning review.
• Promote consistent document control and clear communication across the project team.

Leadership, Coaching, and Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in project meetings and provide clear QA/QC status updates to project leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce rework and improve first-pass acceptance.

Physical and Site Requirements:

• Ability to walk active construction sites for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to work in confined or restricted areas where low-voltage pathways are installed.
• Ability to travel between project sites or data center campuses as required.
• Ability to work non-standard schedules when project milestones, commissioning, or turnover activities require support.

Suggested Success Metrics:

• Reduction in rework and repeat deficiencies.
• First-pass inspection acceptance rate.
• Timely closeout of punch list and non-conformance items.
• Complete and accurate turnover documentation.
• Successful commissioning acceptance without major quality issues.
• Improved field workmanship and consistency across crews.
• Customer and project leadership satisfaction with QA/QC communication and follow-through.

Qualifications:

• Experience 5-10 years of low-voltage construction, structured cabling, telecommunications, or mission-critical infrastructure experience. 3-5 years of QA/QC leadership or inspection experience preferred.

Data Center Background:       

• Experience supporting hyperscale, enterprise, or mission-critical data center projects, including white-space or infrastructure buildout.
• Strong working knowledge of fiber optic cabling, copper cabling, pathways, racks, cabinets, access control, CCTV, network/WAP infrastructure, controls cabling, and related low-voltage systems.

Documentation:          

• Ability to review drawings, specifications, submittals, redlines, as-builts, test reports, turnover packages, and project quality records.

Tools and Software:  

• Proficiency with cable testing tools and common construction platforms such as Procore,
• Autodesk Construction Cloud, Cx Alloy, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project is preferred.

Communication:         

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document issues clearly, coordinate with multiple trades, and escalate risks professionally.