DATA CENTER QA/QC MANAGER
Location: Lubbock, TX area supporting two project sites
Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 Base Salary + Full Benefits
Travel: Project-Based Assignment | Up to 100% Travel
Travel Expenses: Company-paid lodging, meals, transportation, and project-related expenses
Location Note: Local candidates strongly encouraged. Travel accommodations available as needed.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Our client is a rapidly growing mission-critical consulting and project delivery organization supporting some of the largest data center construction programs in North America. They've built a reputation by empowering experienced professionals, trusting people to do what they do best, and creating an environment where strong performers can continue to grow both technically and professionally.
This is not a company that is standing still. As demand for data center infrastructure continues to accelerate, their mission-critical division is expanding nationwide. That growth has created opportunities for experienced leaders as well as ambitious professionals looking to take the next step in their careers and gain exposure to large-scale, technically challenging projects.
What stands out most is their commitment to investing in people. Whether your goal is to broaden your technical expertise, take on greater leadership responsibility, or position yourself for future advancement, you'll be joining a team that values initiative, encourages professional development, and recognizes the impact its people make every day.
If you're looking for an opportunity where your experience will be valued, your contributions will be recognized, and your career can grow alongside a company with significant momentum, this is a conversation worth having.
WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?
• Join a team supporting some of the largest mission-critical construction programs in North America.
• Work alongside experienced commissioning, QA/QC, construction management, and owner's representative professionals.
• Gain exposure to hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center environments.
• Join an organization experiencing significant growth within the mission-critical sector.
• Strong emphasis on employee development, mentorship, and long-term career progression.
• Opportunity to influence project outcomes while building experience on industry-leading programs.
LOCAL CONTINUITY. FIELD-BASED IMPACT.
This position is tied to an active project market, and local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The goal is to place strong professionals close to the work whenever practical, creating stability for employees while providing continuity for the client and project team.
For exceptional candidates outside the immediate area, travel accommodations and project support can be discussed. All approved project-related travel, lodging, meals, and project-related expenses are company paid.
Whether you're local to the market or open to traveling for the right opportunity, this role gives you the chance to contribute to technically challenging mission-critical work while continuing to grow your career.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
The successful candidate is someone who understands that QA/QC is not paperwork for the sake of paperwork. It is about protecting the project, supporting the field team, and helping ensure critical systems are built, documented, tested, and turned over the right way.
You'll thrive in this role if you are detail-oriented, comfortable walking the job, confident communicating with contractors and project leadership, and motivated by helping complex projects stay clean, organized, and accountable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support QA/QC oversight across two active data center project sites in the Lubbock market.
• Track installation quality, deficiencies, punch items, and corrective actions through verified closure.
• Coordinate with construction, commissioning, and owner-side project teams to support turnover readiness.
• Review documentation, test records, inspection results, photos, and closeout packages.
• Help maintain alignment between project specifications, field installation, commissioning requirements, and owner expectations.
• Support field walks, readiness reviews, quality meetings, and issue resolution.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 2+ years of relevant data center experience.
• Experience with commissioning, construction quality, MEP coordination, or owner-side QA/QC programs.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems in active construction environments.
• Experience managing punch lists, deficiencies, documentation, and turnover packages.
• Ability to work full-time on active project sites in the Lubbock area.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• $130,000 - $160,000 Base Salary + Full Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Company-paid travel, lodging, meals, transportation, and approved project-related expenses.
• Long-term opportunity to support large-scale mission-critical data center programs.
Southern Staffing Group is representing this opportunity on behalf of our confidential client. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and a brief summary of relevant data center, commissioning, QA/QC, or construction management experience.