Construction Quality Manager

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About the Role: Job Title: Construction Quality Manager Location: Phoenix, Arizona Role Overview Responsibilities: The QA/QC Manager starts the day by reviewing the project's active construction activities, inspection schedules, quality metrics, and any open quality concerns from the previous day. A morning site walk is conducted with contractors, field engineers, and construction managers to verify that ongoing work complies with project specifications, approved submittals, manufacturer requirements, and quality standards. Throughout the day, the QA/QC Manager performs field inspections across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and telecom scopes, identifying potential quality issues before they impact schedule, commissioning, or turnover milestones. They work closely with trade partners to resolve deficiencies, review corrective actions, and ensure non-conformance items are addressed promptly. A significant portion of the day is dedicated to reviewing quality documentation, including inspection reports, test results, torque logs, commissioning records, turnover packages, and as-built documentation. The QA/QC Manager verifies that documentation is accurate, complete, and ready to support future turnover and operational acceptance. The role also involves regular coordination meetings with Construction Managers, Project Engineers, Commissioning Managers, General Contractors, and Operations teams to discuss quality risks, upcoming inspections, turnover readiness, and critical path activities. When quality issues arise, the QA/QC Manager drives root-cause investigations and develops mitigation plans to prevent recurrence. Toward the end of the day, the QA/QC Manager updates quality tracking logs, punch list status, NCRs, and project dashboards, ensuring leadership has clear visibility into quality performance, outstanding risks, and readiness for commissioning and turnover. The successful candidate should possess: Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and building systems Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, submittals, and test reports Knowledge of inspection and testing requirements, commissioning processes, and turnover documentation Experience managing punch lists, NCRs, corrective actions, and quality audits Ability to identify construction quality risks early and drive resolution with contractors Excellent communication and coordination skills across Construction, Design, Commissioning, Operations, and Trade Partners Top 3 Must-Have Hard Skills Data Center / Mission Critical Construction Quality QA/QC Programs, Inspections & Documentation Management Turnover, Startup & Commissioning Readiness Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $140,000 - $170,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System] Want to change the world? Let us know. Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!