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QA/QC (Electrical and Mechanical)
OVERWATCHLas Cruces, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 May 2026
About the role
About Overwatch Mission Critical
Overwatch is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) certified through the national veterans business development council (NVBDC), offering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contractor for the mission-critical infrastructure industry. Our mission is the construction and management of state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability this industry demands. From high-end engineers to seasoned professionals, we deploy the people you need to get your data center off the ground. At Overwatch, it's more than a job. It's purpose.
Overview
The Third-Party QAQC Manager will oversee all mechanical and electrical quality assurance and quality control activities for a hyperscale mission critical data center construction project. This individual will act as an independent quality representative supporting the owner, ensuring all installations comply with project specifications, industry standards, manufacturer requirements, and commissioning readiness expectations. The QAQC Manager will work closely with construction management teams, subcontractors, commissioning agents, and owner representatives to identify deficiencies early, drive corrective actions, and support successful system turnover.
This role requires extensive experience in mission critical/data center construction environments with a strong understanding of MEP systems, turnover processes, startup procedures, and commissioning coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical QAQC Responsibilities
- Perform quality inspections of mechanical systems including chilled water, HVAC, piping, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, and associated infrastructure.
- Verify installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, submittals, and manufacturer recommendations.
- Review and validate pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, and TAB activities.
- Monitor welding quality, piping supports, valve installations, and equipment alignment.
- Coordinate pre-functional inspections and mechanical system readiness for commissioning.
Electrical QAQC Responsibilities
- Inspect medium voltage and low voltage electrical installations for compliance with project standards and NEC requirements.
- Validate conduit routing, cable tray installation, grounding/bonding, and equipment terminations.
- Review electrical testing documentation including megger testing, torque reports, continuity testing, and startup records.
- Support energization planning and turnover readiness activities.
- Coordinate with electrical subcontractors and commissioning teams during testing and startup events.
General QAQC Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all field QAQC activities throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain inspection plans, quality tracking logs, and deficiency reports.
- Identify construction deficiencies and drive resolution with subcontractors and project teams.
- Maintain accurate quality documentation and turnover records.
- Participate in owner walks, commissioning meetings, and progress reviews.
- Support project closeout and final turnover documentation packages.
- Ensure compliance with all project safety standards and site procedures.
- Provide daily and weekly reporting on quality metrics, trends, and outstanding issues.
- Collaborate with commissioning agents to support integrated systems testing and final acceptance.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in QAQC, construction management, or commissioning within mission critical/data center environments.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems in hyperscale data centers.
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and turnover processes.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and submittals.
- Familiarity with industry standards including NEC, ASHRAE, SMACNA, and applicable building codes.
- Experience using QAQC/document management platforms such as Procore, BIM360, ACC, or similar systems.
- Excellent communication, reporting, and coordination skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced construction environments with aggressive schedules.
Driver’s License Requirement
For roles that require on-site presence or travel between work locations as an essential function of the position, candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for the role and be eligible to operate
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