Regional Quality Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction

$122,000 - $169,000/Yr

Meta - New Albany, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

New Albany, OH

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About the position

The Regional Quality Manager at Meta will oversee the implementation and management of the Meta Quality Program within the Data Center Engineering & Construction team. This role is pivotal in establishing a Quality Culture focused on accountability, effective feedback, and contractor performance, ensuring the successful execution of construction inspections, testing services, and commissioning. The manager will lead efforts to drive day one readiness and ensure the timely delivery of global campus projects through strong leadership and collaboration with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor quality program metrics to evaluate project performance and analyze trends to implement corrective actions.
• Mentor and develop on-site partner construction Quality & Commissioning teams, providing performance signals to contractor leadership.
• Establish effective processes and standards for efficient execution and cross-functional communication in collaboration with Site Construction Management and Area Management teams.
• Lead site quality teams and interface with design, construction, and facility operations leadership and general contractors.
• Provide direction and feedback to general contractor staff and trade partners regarding the Quality program.
• Train personnel on quality procedures and their specific responsibilities in the Quality process.
• Coordinate quality issues and schedule dynamics among Meta design, sourcing, construction, and facility operations teams.
• Audit quality activities of staff and trade partners to assess conformance with Quality procedures.
• Perform quality engineering audits of design documentation for compliance with requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company records.
• Evaluate effectiveness against Quality Program Standards and modify related quality & commissioning products and processes as necessary.
• Recommend and verify implementation of corrective and preventive actions for project non-conformances and quality issues in coordination with various teams.
• Participate in reviews of commissioning scripts and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with the Construction Manager on reviewing Turnover Documentation Package for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in reviewing energization, start-up, and commissioning schedules to ensure compliance.
• Drive the closure of open issues and escalate outstanding items not resolved timely.
• Audit factory witness tests for equipment and systems as required.
• Confirm that testing documentation is completed and retained in alignment with micro-schedule milestones.
• Assist in reviewing installed labeling, signage, and tagging.
• Attend required construction meetings, including weekly project and monthly global Quality meetings.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in quality control & quality assurance (QA/QC) and/or Commissioning (Cx) programs for data centers or mission critical construction projects.
• BS in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build construction programs.
• Experience in civil/structural, building envelope, mechanical, electrical, and I&C disciplines.
• Experience leading QA/QC and Cx programs.
• Experience in contractor, consultant, and vendor management.
• Experience in mission critical power and cooling infrastructure or other critical systems.
• Experience adapting to a fast-paced, hands-on, start-up work environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in personnel management, staffing, and scheduling.
• Experience utilizing Autodesk BIM360 Field and/or ACC Build software.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $122,000 to $169,000 per year plus bonus and equity.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.