Regional Quality Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction

$122,000 - $169,000/Yr

Meta - Altoona, IA

Full-time - Senior

Altoona, IA

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About the position

Meta is seeking a Regional Quality Manager to join our Data Center Engineering & Construction team. This role is responsible for the generation, implementation, and management of the Meta Quality Program, focusing on establishing a Quality Culture that emphasizes people, processes, and accountability. The Regional Quality Manager will ensure predictable on-time delivery of our global campuses through effective contractor coordination, performance management, and execution of construction inspections, testing services, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor quality program metrics to evaluate project performance.
• Analyze quality metrics to identify root causes of trends and collaborate with relevant parties to address issues.
• 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 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 quality 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.
• Participate in reviews of commissioning scripts and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with Meta Construction Manager on Turnover Documentation Package and compliance reviews of Energization, Start-up, and Commissioning schedules.
• Drive closure of open issues and escalate outstanding items not resolved in a timely manner.
• Audit factory witness tests for equipment and systems as required.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree 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.
• Ability to adapt 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.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Equity options.
• Comprehensive benefits package.