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Hays Electrical Services · 1 month ago

Project Quality Control Manager

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hays Electrical Services is a company with over 18 years of experience in providing excellent service to the hospitality, commercial, and solar industries. They are seeking a Project Quality Control Manager to provide onsite leadership and oversight of quality control activities for a large-scale data center construction project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, ensuring compliance with specifications and industry standards.

ConstructionElectrical Distribution

Responsibilities

Implement the Corporate Quality Management System (CQMS) at the project level, executing procedures, forms, ITPs, and documentation requirements

Review project specifications, drawings, submittals, and material requirements to ensure full alignment between field installation and approved design

Develop and maintain the Project Site-Specific Quality Plan (SSQP) in coordination with the Director of QA/QC

Support preconstruction and early-phase planning by identifying quality risks, inspection checkpoints, and commissioning readiness milestones

Conduct daily quality inspections of electrical installations, prefabrication assemblies, equipment terminations, raceway systems, grounding, bonding, and large-scale electrical gear

Verify compliance with NEC, NEMA, NFPA, ANSI/NETA ATS, manufacturer requirements, and client-specific standards

Ensure applicable inspections are completed and documented before installation concealment (slab pours, wall close-ups, backfilling, etc.)

Oversee the work of subcontractors to ensure proper installation practices and workmanship standards are consistently applied

Maintain a strong field presence to monitor real-time installation quality and intervene when deviations are identified

Execute project Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and assure all required hold points, witness points, and inspection milestones are met

Coordinate third-party testing, NETA testing activities, factory acceptance tests (FATs), and site acceptance tests (SATs)

Support readiness for equipment energization by verifying installation, torqueing, labeling, cable testing, and panelboard/gear inspections

Collaborate with Commissioning & Energy Control teams to confirm system turnover packages and prerequisite documentation are complete

Identify, document, and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring corrective actions are implemented and closed promptly

Facilitate root-cause analyses for repetitive or high-risk quality issues

Maintain disciplined documentation practices, including daily inspection logs, photographic records, test reports, and turnover documentation

Ensure quality records are audit-ready, properly organized, and aligned with CQMS requirements

Work closely with Project Management, Field Superintendents, Prefabrication, EHS, and Commissioning leaders to ensure seamless integration of quality into all work activities

Participate in project coordination meetings, constructability reviews, and readiness reviews

Interface with client quality representatives, responding to inquiries, presenting findings, and supporting required walkdowns, audits, and punchlist management

Provide daily and weekly quality reporting to the Director of QA/QC and project leadership

Track quality metrics including inspection completion rates, NCR trends, rework reduction, and readiness for commissioning milestones

Identify field or documentation gaps and recommend process improvements to enhance consistency and reduce rework

Support lessons-learned capture and contribute to refining corporate quality standards and tools

Qualification

Electrical construction experienceNECNEMANFPA standardsQuality documentation proficiencyInspection recordkeepingData center construction experienceRoot-cause analysisProcess improvementClient interfaceInspection oversightCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

5–10 years of experience in electrical construction, QA/QC, commissioning support, or related technical field

Strong understanding of NEC, NEMA, NFPA, ANSI/NETA testing standards, and large-scale electrical installation requirements

Proven experience inspecting electrical systems on mission-critical or large industrial/commercial projects

Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings, one-lines, equipment schedules, and specifications

Demonstrated proficiency in quality documentation, NCR management, and inspection recordkeeping

Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with field teams, clients, inspectors, and commissioning agents

High attention to detail and a disciplined approach to documentation and inspection integrity

Experience working on data center construction projects or other mission-critical environments

Preferred

Associate or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field

Certifications such as: ASQ Quality Technician (CQT) or Quality Inspector (CQI), NETA Technician (Level II/III), NICET certifications, CQM-C (USACE) or ISO Auditor credentials