QA / QC Construction Manager - South Bend, IN

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world's most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title : QA / QC Construction Manager

Location : Remote – South Bend, Indiana. This may include travel to any of the 50 US states.

Salary

We recognize job-board ranges may not reflect our pay bands; we often out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

Job Summary

The QAQC Construction Manager (QCM) serves as the contractor / owner's onsite advocate throughout the project to ensure all work is performed in conformance to the standards required of quality, schedule, and scope. This role combines classic construction manager and owner's representative duties (owner advocacy, contract oversight, risk management, stakeholder communication) with deep QAQC field leadership across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems in missioncritical environments.

The QCM is vital during the L1–L3 phasesdesign validation, procurement, and constructionensuring installations meet project requirements and are fully documented for a seamless handoff to the commissioning team. This role does not execute commissioning tests (L4–L5) but ensures the site is commissioningready by enforcing quality standards and resolving issues early.

Essential Functions

Construction Management, Owner Advocacy & Project Oversight

Act as the contractor and / or owner's eyes and ears on site, ensuring all decisions and field activities align with the client's Quality Control Specifications (CSPEC) and programmatic expectations. Lead proactive risk identification and escalation pathways, emphasizing early detection and resolution of quality issues to maintain project momentum and commissioning readiness. Facilitate cross-functional communication among the owner, designers, contractors, equipment manufacturers and vendors, and trade partners to ensure consistent interpretation and execution of the project quality standards. Support contract administration and regulatory compliance, coordinating with legal and project management teams to resolve disputes or clarify scope where quality deviations are involved.

QAQC Field Leadership (L1–L3 Focus)

Monitor field execution to ensure installations meet project requirements, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes, with strict adherence to the client's QAQC framework. Ensure field-level activitiesincluding inspections, documentation, and issue trackingare conducted in accordance with the client's commissioning plan of record and QAQC program. Enforce HSE / LOTO requirements and site safety policies in coordination with contractor and client teams.

Readiness for Commissioning

Ensure all pre-functional checklists, QAQC documentation, and punch lists are complete and accurate before turnover to the commissioning team. Validate that equipment start-up prerequisites and vendor documentation are in place to support Cx activities. Drive early issue resolution to prevent delays in L4–L5 commissioning.

Document Control & Technical Reviews

Review shop drawings, submittals, RFIs; verify contractor quality requirements are flowed down to vendors; assist in maintaining the field document control system (drawings, tests, inspections, vendor data, asbuilts). Use common tools (Procore, BIM 360 / ACC, Bluebeam, MS Project / P6, Excel / PowerPoint / Teams) for traceability and dashboarding.

Reporting & Metrics

Maintain accurate inspection / test records; monitor and report status to stakeholders; facilitate rootcause analysis for nonconformance and track dispositions to closure; generate metrics to communicate site quality compliance. Requirements

Position Requirements

Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls system principles in missioncritical environments. Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams); exceptional organization and file management. Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows and drive innovation. Clear, concise communication (technical and nontechnical) with the ability to represent the owner directly with contractors and clients. Demonstrated ability to manage schedule inputs and enforce quality standards across multiple stakeholders.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction or related discipline

OR

Two years handson install / testing / validation / troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, and / or electrical infrastructure plus a minimum of 5 additional years of related experience.

Certifications & Safety

Ability to achieve NFPA 70E and / or OSHA training as required; strict adherence to HSE / LOTO policies.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is :

Frequent manipulation of small parts / tools Periods of stationary workMovement through data center and outdoor environments (heat / cold / precipitation), including tight spaces Stair / ladder access Occasional overhead / underequipment positioning Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs Reasonable accommodation available

Travel / Relocation Requirements

Travel between 75-100% in various support roles until extended project assignment is received, this may include travel to any of the 50 US states. Extended project assignment is defined as a project location where a continuous onsite presence is required in excess of 6 months. Project assignments are typically between 9 months and 4 years; however, shorter temporary relocation assignments may be required depending on location and client agreement. If candidate is not local to a project site - the ability to relocate to the project location within 1 – 3 months of extended project assignment unless the project location supports 100% travel. Project locations are within the 50 US States.

Benefits

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include

Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w / HSA option)Flex spending accounts (FSA)Dental and vision plansComprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account optionPTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the yearCompany paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependentsShort and long-term disability, AD&D coverageProfessional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistancePaid parental leave after one year of employment

DLB Associates is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES :

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment / staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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