Senior Quality Manager – Electrical Construction & Mission Critical Infrastructure

Location: Atlanta, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Manager to lead quality assurance, quality control (QAQC), and electrical commissioning initiatives across multiple large-scale construction projects within the mission-critical and data center infrastructure industry.

This leadership position will oversee QAQC teams, commissioning personnel, and Energy Marshal operations, ensuring electrical installations meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

Reporting directly to the Director, the Senior Quality Manager will work closely with project leadership, engineers, contractors, and clients to establish quality standards, improve operational efficiency, and ensure successful project execution.

The ideal candidate brings extensive electrical construction experience, a strong understanding of commissioning processes, and a proven ability to lead teams, implement quality programs, and manage complex electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of QAQC, electrical commissioning support, and Energy Marshal teams across multiple projects.

• Develop and implement quality assurance and commissioning readiness programs, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality checklists, and turnover documentation.

• Oversee quality control activities for electrical systems, including medium-voltage equipment, switchgear, power distribution, grounding, UPS systems, generators, and life safety systems.

• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, manufacturers, owners, contractors, and commissioning agents to establish and maintain project quality standards.

• Support commissioning activities, including pre-functional inspections, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and final acceptance.

• Conduct project walkthroughs, quality audits, energization readiness assessments, and commissioning reviews.

• Develop and maintain energy control plans, switching procedures, and Energy Marshal operations in compliance with NFPA 70E and applicable safety standards.

• Lead First-of-Kind inspections to establish consistent installation and testing procedures.

• Identify and resolve quality deficiencies through root cause analysis, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Establish standardized QAQC documentation, reporting processes, templates, and digital workflows.

• Monitor project quality metrics and provide regular performance reports to leadership and clients.

• Oversee subcontractor quality performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements and commissioning expectations.

• Lead training and development initiatives for QAQC managers, commissioning teams, and project personnel.

• Ensure inspection and testing equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and controlled.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company, client, and industry regulations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project teams, and external stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of quality processes across multiple projects.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of QAQC experience within critical infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, or similar complex electrical environments.

• Field management experience in electrical contracting and maintenance.

• Strong understanding of electrical construction, installation practices, commissioning procedures, and quality management.

• Experience with electrical distribution systems, switchgear, and preventive maintenance in operational facilities.

• Thorough understanding of electrical commissioning phases, testing requirements, and associated documentation.

• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, the National Electrical Code (NEC), NETA, IEEE, and UL standards.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, construction specifications, and technical documentation.

• Experience developing and executing QAQC plans, inspection procedures, and quality audits.

• Experience training and mentoring project teams on quality standards and commissioning requirements.

• Familiarity with energy management procedures, Methods of Procedure (MOPs), and change management protocols.

• Experience working with cross-discipline critical facility systems.

• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.

• Ability to obtain OSHA 510 certification within the first year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical quality assurance and quality control experience.

• Experience developing, implementing, or managing enterprise-wide QAQC programs.

• Previous leadership experience supporting large-scale data center or mission-critical electrical construction projects.

• Certification in Quality Management.

• College degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license.

• Experience with construction quality and commissioning software, including:

  • Bluebeam Revu

  • Procore

  • Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC Build)

  • Facility Grid

  • CxAlloy

  • BIM 360 Field

  • Brady Workstation

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Ongoing technical training and leadership development.

• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

• Opportunity to oversee quality and commissioning initiatives for large-scale, mission-critical construction projects.

• High-visibility leadership role with direct involvement in strategic quality management and operational improvement.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced electrical quality leader with a strong background in QAQC, commissioning, and mission-critical construction, we encourage you to apply.

All applications and inquiries will be handled confidentially.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Amy Smith