Director of Quality Assurance

The Director of Data Center Construction Quality is responsible for managing the quality of the project (NTP to COD) to ensure the project is constructed and performs in accordance with the established requirements and standards. The qualified candidate will work closely with the SB Energy Project Manager and the EPC’s Quality and Construction Manager to ensure all goals are achieved. The role also includes direct oversight and review of the entire documentation and physical inspection phase of the workflow process and collaborating with other in-house personnel (e.g.: Construction Manager, Project Engineer etc.) and external personnel to produce and document a quality product. This role will report directly to the VP of Operational Excellence and secondary reporting to the VP of Data Center Projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Structural required)
• 12+ years in quality, engineering, commissioning, or construction leadership within: Data centers, Semiconductor fabs, Power generation or other mission-critical infrastructure
• Demonstrated authority interacting with EPCs, designers, and hyperscale clients
• Proven ability to identify latent defects and systemic risks before they reach operations

Preferred:

• PE license
• Commissioning or quality certifications (CxA, PMP, ISO lead auditor, etc.)
• Experience in design-build and fast-track delivery models

Technical Requirements

• Mission-critical electrical systems up to and including medium-voltage distribution
• Mechanical cooling systems for high-density and liquid-cooled environments
• Redundancy architectures (N, N+1, 2N, distributed redundancy)
• Commissioning methodologies and failure-mode testing
• Applicable codes and standards:
• NEC, NFPA, IBC, IFC
• IEEE, ASHRAE, ASME
• Uptime Institute / TIA-942 concepts (formal certification not required)

SALARY – 190,000 – 220,000

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• PLUS MORE

Location: San Francisco/Bay Area, CA or TX is preferred. Hybrid.