Job Title: Cx QA/QC Manager (Data Center)

Location: Red Oak, TX

Scope: A versatile role requiring experience across multiple disciplines:

Mechanical, Electrical, BMS/BAS, Fire Life Safety, Controls, OSP/ISP, and substations.

Profile: Must have strong construction sequencing knowledge and a go-getter attitude. The client conducts deep technical

Position Overview:

Vertex Innovations is seeking an experienced Data Center QA/QC Manager to support ground-up, mission-critical data center projects from break ground through final turnover. This role ensures construction quality, system compliance, and readiness for commissioning across civil, structural, and MEP scopes.

Location:

Initial Site Location: Dallas, TX (local candidates only - must be within daily commuting distance. Required to be on-site.)

This position is considered remote work. While the initial site location is specified above, we are seeking candidates who are willing and able to travel 100% to various client project sites each week as assigned. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead QA/QC efforts for ground-up data center construction projects.
• Develop and manage project-specific QA/QC plans.
• Perform routine inspections across civil, structural, and MEP scopes.
• Identify deficiencies, issue punch lists, and track corrective actions.
• Verify compliance with IFC drawings, specifications, and approved submittals.
• Coordinate with GCs, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning teams.
• Review PFCs, FPTs, startup documentation, and inspection reports.
• Support L1–L5 commissioning, IST, load bank testing, and system energization.
• Review megger testing, IR scans, pressure testing, and cable certification.
• Oversee O&M manuals, as-builts, warranties, and turnover documentation.
• Participate in AHJ inspections and owner walkthroughs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and site safety requirements.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), ASHRAE Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP), or LEED Accredited Professional, are a plus.
• OSHA 30 Construction certification

Experience & Skills:

• 7+ years of QA/QC experience on mission-critical or data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of ground-up construction sequencing and site development.
• Deep understanding of electrical, mechanical, BMS, Fire Life Safety, Access Control, and critical systems.
• Experience with UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, CRAH/CRAC units, and cooling systems.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and test reports.
• Experience supporting commissioning and integrated systems testing.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, and QA/QC tracking tools.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hyperscale or colocation data center experience.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, and Uptime Institute standards.
• Commissioning or QA/QC certifications.
• Experience with Cx Alloy and Primavera P6.