QA/QC Manager

Role Title: Construction Manager 5Duration: 12 months contractWork Location: Phoenix, AZ Pay Rate: $70/hr on W2 with per diemExplain a typical day in the role.:A typical day for QA/QC Construction Manager starts in the field verifying that installed work aligns with approved submittals, drawings, and testing requirements. They walk active work fronts, assess quality, identify nonconformances, and confirm inspections are executed as planned. They review contractor deliverables such as submittals, RFIs, and schedules to ensure quality requirements are embedded in execution. They track inspection and testing documentation to confirm readiness for upcoming milestones and coordinate OFCI components to support proper integration across trades. Role engages in project meetings to flag quality risks and assess readiness for design, construction, and commissioning activities. As work progresses, they identify issues that could impact commissioning or turnover and support documentation compliance. Overall, the role provides continuous field oversight and coordination to maintain alignment with contract quality requirements and support delivery readiness.What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role?:Strong field experience: Direct involvement in construction execution, inspections, and troubleshootingProgressive leadership: Growth from technician or supervisor roles into construction manager, QA/QC, or safety leadership positionsSafety and compliance foundation: Demonstrated ownership of safety programs, high-risk activity planning, and enforcement of standardsProject delivery exposure: Experience supporting planning, scheduling, cost control, and change management across full project lifecycleQuality mindset: Proven ability to monitor installation quality, enforce specifications, and manage inspection and testing requirementsCross-functional coordination: Regular engagement with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to drive alignment and executionWhat are unique selling points that would get candidates interested in your role over another?:This QA/QC role offers lifecycle involvement across design, construction, and commissioning phases while providing direct support to Data Center Delivery team. The position includes participation in project decision-making processes related to schedule, install readiness, and execution risk, rather than focusing solely on inspection or punch-list activities. Candidates are engaged in the review of contractor schedules, submittals, RFIs, and OFCI equipment requirements to support proper installation and commissioning outcomes. Daily field observations are paired with participation in OAC, progress, and pre-construction meetings, enabling direct input into project delivery readiness. This integrated delivery model provides exposure to owner-side coordination, commissioning interfaces, and installation planning activities that are not typically included in trade-level QA/QC roles.How will contractor performance be measured?:Contractor performance is measured through ongoing QA/QC field observations, review of contractor schedules, compliance of submittals with design standards, responsiveness to RFIs, and readiness of OFCI equipment for installation and commissioning. Role is responsible for overseeing and reporting project progress across scope, schedule, budget, and contractor performance on a weekly basis or as otherwise required. Performance trends and execution risks are documented through daily observations and communicated during OAC, progress, and pre-construction meetings to support Microsoft delivery readiness.Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each:Construction Field Execution & QA/QC Oversight — 7+ years Direct experience inspecting work in place, validating against drawings/submittals, managing nonconformances, and enforcing inspection and testing requirements in active construction environments. Safety & High-Risk Activity Management (LOTO, Energy Isolation, OSHA) — 5+ years Hands-on ownership of safety programs, including planning and controlling high-risk work, enforcing compliance, and exercising stop-work authority when required. Project Controls & Construction Coordination (Scheduling, RFIs, Submittals, Change Mgmt) — 5+ years Working knowledge of project lifecycle controls, including schedule tracking, RFI/submittal review, change order support, and coordination across contractors, trades, and stakeholders.