Quality Manager

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Quality Manager to ensure the overall effectiveness of our Quality Program and lease compliance for a set of projects.

The successful candidate will have the experience, knowledge and leadership skills to manage the quality program and activities at a hyperscale data center campus to contribute to a safe and successful delivery, with quality, on time and on budget. The successful candidate will also understand all facets of the building process, from initial planning and foundational work to project completion and turnover.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 15% for company gatherings and offsite fabrication inspections, and manufacture visits.

Location: Temple, TX (full-time onsite)

Compensation: $130K-150K (Offers Bonus and other variables)

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for actively monitoring the quality control program from an owner/developer perspective on all site infrastructure, substation and construction

• Ability to plan and lead quality discussions as needed

• Work closely with Rowan pre-con, project executive, PM’s, construction, and safety team members

• Develop trusting relationships with clients, JHA’s, GC’s, sub-contractors to aid in the successful delivery of the project

• Conduct site surveys to ensure work is installed per contract documents and work with PMs to update schedule with quality control inspection activities

• Lead closeout efforts as we approach substantial completion to assemble all closeout documents, O&M manuals and warranty, preventive maintenance agreements, etc.

• Provide continuous improvement to the Rowan and our partner QA/QC programs

Additional responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Actively work in Procore as your primary documentation tool and pull reports to make trend analysis of the results

• Read and review client-specific requirements and check for compliance

• Participate in weekly GC’s Quality Control meetings and provide input

• Review General Contractor’s QC Plan

• Management of compliance of the GC’s QC Plan and other Div 1 compliance plans

• Track schedule deliverables to ensure the project stays on track with submittals and procurement

• Update tracking logs for GC deliverables and milestones tracking

• Review Submittals schedule from GC for completeness

• Review of both GC and Rowan monthly reports for accuracy

• Observe/Witness Quality Inspections, Tests, and Recording Findings

• Coordinate Rowan 3rd Party Inspections

• Document any Deficiencies

• Lead Project Quality Audits

• Ensure Materials being installed match Approved Submittals

• Ensure asset tracking tags are applied to equipment when it arrives

• Ensure the GC is performing any Preventative Maintenance (PM) on equipment as required

• Observe that the GCs QM are accurately assessing subcontractor quality and performing 3-Phases of Control for each DFOW; and attending all preparatory meetings

• Observe that quality standards are achieved before approving the subcontractor or work crew's completion of work

• Attend factory visits as necessary for both Contractor provided and OFCI materials/equipment and complete inspection reports.

• Coordinate commissioning activities with the Commissioning Agent and Integration team.

• Ensure GC is meeting or exceeding all applicable codes, industry standards, and manufacturer specifications as well as meeting or exceeding our customers’ contract and individual requirements

• Track the number of quality deficiency items identified throughout the project and other project-specific metrics for each project

• Document quality control activities including photos

• Review and record transmission of items to the client

• Waste Management and sustainability tracking

• Participate in design review meetings and quality reviews of drawings for compliance as required

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Relevant college degree or commensurate relevant experience

• 5+ years of relevant construction experience with 3 years minimum for a decently sized general contractor or owner developer

• Previously held site-based QA/QC roles for a minimum of 2 years

• OSHA training is a plus

• Background in Data Center development

• Be familiar with large projects or have a history of multiple projects running at the same time

• Knowledge of construction worksite safety practices

• Proficiency in Procore and other construction management software

• Working knowledge of green building practices

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment

• Team building and educational opportunities

• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution

• Unlimited PTO

• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement

• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

• Relocating for this role? We offer relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis to help make your transition smooth

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.