Job Title: Electrical QAQC Project Manager

Location: [Project-Based / Regional Office / National Travel

Exempt Compensation: Competitive Base + Bonus + Benefits + Travel/Per Diem (as applicable)

Position Summary:

The Electrical QAQC Project Manager is responsible for overseeing electrical quality assurance and quality control across complex, high-performance construction projects. This role ensures all electrical systems—including medium-voltage distribution, low-voltage power, grounding, lighting, life safety, and controls—are installed and tested per design documents, industry codes, commissioning criteria, and owner specifications.

This individual leads the full lifecycle of QAQC activities from Level 1 (material receipt) through Level 3 (pre-functional), ensuring conformance, documenting issues, and driving continuous improvement. The role includes deep field engagement, coordination with contractors, engineering teams, and commissioning agents, and leadership in issue resolution and readiness for energization and functional testing.

Key Responsibilities:

Level 1 – Material Receiving and Handling

• Implement L1 material inspections for electrical components such as switchgear, panels, UPS units, generators, transformers, and cabling.
• Verify that deliveries match approved submittals, are free of damage, and are stored according to manufacturer requirements (e.g., climate-controlled conditions for UPS).
• Track non-conforming or incomplete shipments, coordinating corrective actions with procurement and vendors.
• Maintain inspection logs and photographic documentation in project QA platforms.

Level 2 – Installation Verification

• Conduct L2 inspections of installed electrical infrastructure to ensure compliance with plans, NEC, NFPA 70E, and project specifications.
• Verify conduit routing, cable terminations, mounting heights, breaker coordination, panel labeling, grounding/bonding continuity, and penetrations/firestopping.
• Ensure workmanship quality, trade coordination, and field conditions are documented and verified prior to concealment or energization.
• Review megger test results, torque logs, and installation checklists provided by subcontractors for completeness and accuracy.

Level 3 – Pre-Functional and Energization Readiness

• Manage L3 verification processes for power systems prior to startup or functional testing.
• Coordinate with commissioning agents to ensure electrical systems are safe and functionally complete for energization (lockout/tagout, arc flash labels, signage).
• Support point-to-point checks, controls verification, power-on walkthroughs, and sequence-of-operations readiness.
• Validate conformance with arc flash studies, infrared scan prep, NETA testing documentation, and emergency power system testing.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the Electrical QAQC Plan tailored to project scope and client requirements.
• Coordinate electrical QAQC workflows with trade partners, commissioning teams, and engineering support.
• Lead issue tracking, non-conformance management, and QA reporting via tools like Procore, Bluebeam, or BIM 360.
• Participate in QA meetings, commissioning coordination calls, and weekly construction huddles.
• Train and mentor junior QAQC personnel or field engineers on electrical QA practices.
• Review and validate closeout documentation, redlines/as-builts, and turnover packages.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7–10 years of experience with electrical systems in commercial or mission-critical construction.
• Proficient in NEC, NFPA 70/70E, IEEE, ANSI/NETA standards.
• Strong working knowledge of MV and LV systems, fire alarm, controls, and emergency power.
• Demonstrated experience with L1–L3 quality inspection protocols.

Technical Skills and Abilities:

• Certifications: NETA, CxA, PE (Electrical), OSHA 30, ASQ CQA.
• Experience in data centers, hospitals, or industrial manufacturing.
• Familiarity with QA tools: Procore, BIM 360, Smartsheet, CMMS, etc.
• Capable of interpreting one-lines, riser diagrams, panel schedules, and coordination studies
• Electrical QAQC field execution
• Technical knowledge of power distribution and controls
• Issue identification, resolution, and root cause tracking
• Cross-functional collaboration and client interface
• Energization and pre-functional readiness leadership
• Accuracy in documentation and turnover systems

Physical Requirements

• Site-based role on large-scale, active construction projects.
• Travel required based on project assignments and schedule phases.
• Extended work hours expected during commissioning or energization milestones.