Data Center Lead QAQC Specialist - Indianapolis, IN

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Position Title: Data Center Lead QAQC Specialist - Indianapolis, IN

Position Location: 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 ensures all systems are installed to the project requirements in accordance with the Project Documents, Basis of Design (BOD), the Commissioning Plan of Record and the Quality Control Plan.

This person will collaborate with design engineers, construction contractors, equipment vendors and client staff to validate newly installed electrical and mechanical systems including those in mission critical facilities. Monitor Daily Construction Activities and provide timely status reports on project scheduling, Change Order management, contractor conformance to Quality Control Plan, and Submittal/RFI responses.

The QA/QC Field Specialist 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 Electrical and Mechanical Equipment (65%)

• Monitor daily MEP contractor activities.
• Conduct inspections throughout project stages, including offsite fabrication, construction, and punch list phases.
• Collaborate with design professionals, 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 Equipment, both offsite and onsite.
• Evaluate subcontractors' capabilities in meeting quality requirements. Ensure all trade contractors are following their approved QA/QC Plans.
• Ensure all trade contractors are installing work in accordance with project documents, applicable codes, standards, and best work practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures. Confirm site adherence to HSE requirements and that LOTO procedures are properly utilized during project activities.

Develop Testing Plans and Procedures (15%)

• Monitor scheduling of commissioning plans.
• Prepare pre-functional checklists.
• Captures quality data from systems to either confirm compliance with established standards or identify deviations and create a plan of action.

Review Construction Related Design Documents, Drawings and Specifications (15%)

• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Verify contractor quality requirements are specified to vendors and contractor documentation submittals.
• Identify project milestones and adherence to equipment startups.
• Assist Project QA/QC Manager to manage a field document control system for construction drawings, specifications, test and inspection reports, vendor data and as-built drawings.

Reporting (5%)

• Monitor project progress and report status regularly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, test reports, checklists, and other quality records, assuring that the contract obligations for testing and record keeping are adhered to.
• Facilitate root cause analysis for site-level non-conformance reports and drive continuous improvement and best practices.
• Monit