QAQC Field Specialist I - Connectivity

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Position Title: QA/QC Field Specialist I – Connectivity (Telecom / Fiber)

Position Location: Remote - work anywhere in the United States. Must be located near a major airport.

Travel Requirements: Up to 75% domestic travel; relocation may be considered for long-term project needs. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles.

JOB SUMMARY

The QA/QC Field Specialist I – Connectivity ensures that all connectivity infrastructure — including pathways, structured cabling, fiber and copper systems, and network systems — is installed to the project requirements in accordance with the Project Documents, applicable project specifications (including Division 27), the Basis of Design (BOD), and the Quality Control Plan.

This person will collaborate with the client’s connectivity engineer (CE), telecommunications / connectivity contractors (TC), the general contractor (GC), equipment vendors and client staff to validate newly installed telecommunications and fiber / copper network systems, including those in mission critical data center facilities. Monitor daily construction activities and provide timely status reports on project scheduling, Change Order management, contractor conformance to the Quality Control Plan, and Submittal/RFI responses.

The QA/QC Field Specialist I will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects, tasks, or assignments. Will execute and assist team leadership on projects, tasks, or assignments of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Guide and Direct On-site Inspection, Validation, and Verification of Connectivity Infrastructure (65%)

• Monitor daily telecommunications / connectivity contractor (TC) and general contractor (GC) activities, performing continuous independent visual inspection and observation of all connectivity-related work.
• Conduct inspections throughout project stages, including underground utility / pathway, rough-in, cabling, termination and splicing, and punch list phases.
• Collaborate with the connectivity engineer (CE), clients, trade contractors, and craftsmen to address coordination issues and installation challenges.
• Attend and contribute to QA/QC and construction team meetings.
• Inspect Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment and materials, both offsite and onsite, and support Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) tracking.
• Evaluate subcontractors’ capabilities in meeting quality requirements. Ensure all trade contractors are following their approved QA/QC plans and do not build upon or conceal non-conforming work.
• Ensure all connectivity work — pathways, structured cabling, fiber and copper, and network systems — is installed in accordance with project documents, project specifications (including Divisions 01, 07 and 27), applicable codes, standards, and best work practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures. Complete a daily pre-task plan (PTP) and confirm site adherence to the general contractor’s and client’s HSE requirements during project activities.

Develop Inspection and Network Audit Verification Plans (15%)

• Coordinate with the CE and GC/TC to review and align on a finalized list and schedule of all required QAQC inspections across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and execute QAQC inspection checklists, providing the final response to all review questions and obtaining the required sign-offs from the CE and GC/TC.
• Support network audit readiness by verifying contractor pre-audit submittals (quality inspection acceptance, crew and communication plan, communication protocol, a