Regional Quality Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction

$122,000 - $169,000/Yr

Meta - Reston, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Reston, VA

5,001-10,000 employees

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About the position

The Regional Quality Manager at Meta is responsible for the implementation and management of the Meta Quality Program within the Data Center Engineering & Construction team. This role focuses on establishing a Quality Culture that emphasizes people, processes, and accountability, ensuring effective contractor coordination and performance during construction inspections, testing services, and commissioning. The manager will lead efforts to drive day one readiness and ensure the timely delivery of global campuses through strong leadership and partnerships.

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 for corrections.
• Mentor and develop on-site partner construction Quality & Commissioning teams to build high-performing teams.
• 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 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 and commissioning products and processes as needed.
• 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 Meta Construction Manager on Turnover Documentation Package and compliance with Energization, Start-up, and Commissioning schedules.
• Drive closure of open issues and escalate outstanding items not resolved timely.
• Audit factory witness tests for equipment and systems as required.
• Assist in ensuring proper completion and retention of testing documentation aligned with micro-schedule milestones.
• Review installed labeling, signage, and tagging as needed.
• 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

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Wellness programs