Regional Quality Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction

$122,000 - $169,000/Yr

Meta - DeKalb, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

DeKalb, IL

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About the position

Meta is seeking a Regional Quality Manager to join the Data Center Engineering & Construction team. This role is pivotal in establishing a Quality Culture focused on people, processes, and accountability, ensuring the effective implementation and management of the Meta Quality Program. The Regional Quality Manager will drive day one readiness and predictable on-time 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.
• Establish effective processes and standards for efficient execution and cross-functional communication.
• Provide leadership to site quality teams and interface with design, construction, and facility operations leadership.
• Direct and provide feedback to general contractor staff and trade partners on the Quality program.
• Train personnel on quality procedures and responsibilities in the Quality process.
• Coordinate quality issues and schedule dynamics among design, sourcing, construction, and facility operations teams.
• Audit quality activities of staff and trade partners for conformance with Quality procedures.
• Perform quality engineering audits of design documentation for compliance with requirements.
• Evaluate effectiveness against Quality Program Standards and modify related quality & commissioning products and processes as needed.
• 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.
• Review Turnover Documentation Package for completeness and accuracy with the Construction Manager.
• Review Energization, Start-up, and Commissioning schedules for compliance with the Construction Manager.
• Drive closure of open issues and escalate outstanding items not closed in a timely manner.
• Audit factory witness tests for equipment and systems as required.
• Confirm proper completion and retention of testing documentation aligned with micro-schedule milestones.
• Assist in reviewing installed labeling, signage, and tagging.
• Attend required construction meetings including project and 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.