Job description:
What's on Offer:
Pay: $156,000 $176,800 per year + overtime pay + $4,000 monthly per diem ($48,000 annually per diem, non-taxable).
Mobilization and Demobilization Bonus: $2,400 each (tax-free).
Contract role, full-time on site. There is a possibility of conversion to W-2 after a 1 to 2 month trial period.
Long-term project opportunity (14-months) with a strong possibility of extension and subsequent project engagements.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Why Join Our Team:
Work on a large hyperscale data center project.
Gain valuable mission-critical construction experience.
Opportunity to grow into higher-level leadership roles.
Access opportunities to move to future projects across the U.S.
Contribute to a fast-growing industry with exposure to large-scale projects exceeding $100M.
Job Description:
14-month project with high possibility of extension and subsequent projects.
Experience in Industrial building construction quality assurance experience, with emphasis on medium- and low-voltage electrical power distribution systems.
High-level proficiency with QA/QC software and document-control systems (Procore, Aconex, BIM 360).
North-central Indiana, USA.
Contract role, full-time on-site.
Unrestricted ability to travel/relocate.
Excellent spoken and written English.
NOTE: This position is available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.
INTRODUCTION:
Since 1991, AB Consulting GSS has provided specialized project support and technical expertise to the manufacturing and construction industries. One of our key engagements involves supporting the construction of a large greenfield data center in north-central Indiana. Join our team and be part of impactful projects that shape the future of industrial innovation.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Project QC/QA Engineer will work in a fast-paced construction environment under the direction of the clients QA/QC Manager. The Project QC/QA Engineer will oversee quality aspects of electrical, mechanical, and structural installations, helping to ensure compliance with uptime, reliability, and safety standards and conformance to the project Quality Control plan. He/she will actively administer the overall QC plan, oversee subcontractors QC plans, and maintain all testing logs, documentation, and reports.
START DATE: As soon as possible
DURATION: Est. 14 months with good chance of extension.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain and administer an effective quality control system and plan.
Review contract documents, regulatory requirements, project specifications and testing protocols to understand the quality benchmarks for each trade.
Facilitate preparatory and progress meetings to align quality objectives with construction activities and schedules.
Interface with sub-contractors to manage quality-related risks and ensure compliance with the clients QC program.
Maintain a Material Status Log and a Testing Plan.
Coordinate QC inspection personnel and sampling, as well as testing at off-site fabrication facilities, QC labs, and on-site operations.
Schedule and oversee all necessary sub-contractor destructive and nondestructive testing (electrical, mechanical, structural, and civil).
Ensure all method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and material certifications align with project specs and regulatory requirements.
Forward submittals to the appropriate team member and follow-up to make sure that submittals are reviewed and approved on time.
Conduct daily field inspections across all trades to verify that workmanship and materials meet approved submittals.
Witness site acceptance tests, compiling results to ensure compliance with project standards and codes.
Work with corporate & 3rd-party design engineers and others to help resolve quality-related technical issues on site.
Verify that components are correctly installed, labeled, and ready for commissioning, catching issues like mis-wired conductors or missing grounding before energization.
Produce and maintain detailed electronic daily reports, inspection logs, submittal registers, RFI logs, maintenance logs, and punch-lists.
Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and track corrective actions through resolution.
Archive all QA/QC documentation in accordance with clients record-keeping requirements.
Standard working time is expected to average 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some Saturday or Sunday hours during busier periods. Overtime pay will apply.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering, Construction Management or related field, OR a 2-year associates degree with relevant field technical experience.
Total of 8+ years in heavy industrial construction quality roles, with at least 3 years in a decision-making or supervisory capacity (defining, executing, or controlling QA/QC processes and plans).
Hands-on experience on heavy industrial or large-scale projects (factories, power plants, petrochemical facilities, data centers, etc.), with emphasis on electrical installations.
Prior hands-on working experience with CSA, CX process mapping, load bank equipment, substations, bus duct, cable bus, MV and LV projects.
Proficiency in monitoring structural documentation such as weld mapping, bolt-up flange mapping, heat numbers, Mill Test Reports (MTRs) and all relevant test reports supporting data center construction.
Knowledge of mechanical quality checks on HVAC systems, humidity sensors, and airflow management.
Track record of developing and implementing site-specific QA/QC programs, managing inspection teams, and resolving non-conformances.
Problem solving and conflict resolution to quickly address quality deviations.
Detail-oriented mindset coupled with an ability to see the big picture of project delivery schedules.
Proficiency in reading/interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and codes (NEC, ACI, AWS, ASTM, API, ISO).
Hands-on knowledge of inspection and testing methods (NDT, soil/concrete sampling, weld inspection, coating thickness).
Familiarity with QA/QC software and document-control systems (Procore, Aconex, BIM 360).
Statistical process control and root-cause analysis capabilities.
Professional certifications (such as CCQM, CWI, CQE, CCM, and OSHA) are strongly preferred but not required.
Good physical health and mobility.
Strong verbal and written English communication: drafting reports, NCRs, and presenting findings to stakeholders.
Must be able to demonstrate effective teamwork, maintain a professional demeanor, and foster positive relationships inside and outside the team.
Willingness to travel/relocate for future projects within the continental USA.
