Quality Control Manager - Data Center
Company : Gilbane
Location : Columbus, OH, 43215
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Overview
Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Quality Control Manager that will manage all QC staff, processes and activities for data center construction projects.
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.
You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.
Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities
- Interface in professional manner with client representatives and subcontractors.
- Review designs and provide feedback to designers.
- Manage in-depth technical reviews of submittals against design documents and manage submittal review and approval status through use of submittal register.
- Implement the requirements of approved QC Plan, assuring all required records are generated and managed.
- Identify deficiencies and non-conformances, prepare documentation, and monitor and verify corrective actions.
- Stop work if necessary to resolve non-compliant work or matters that negatively affect safety.
- Coordinate and document commissioning and formal completion inspections.
- Manage a timely project closeout to include compilation and turnover of all required documents.
- Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks.
- Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards.
- Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
- Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports.
- Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- BS degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management or CMAA Certification
- 10 years construction quality control experience
- Prior experience leading quality control on data center construction projects is strongly preferred
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Proactive management approach.
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Skilled using Microsoft Word and Excel
Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
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Frequently asked questions
In Columbus, OH, certifications like CMAA (Construction Manager Association of America) and Lean Six Sigma are highly regarded for Quality Control Managers handling data center builds. These credentials demonstrate expertise in construction quality systems and process optimization, aligning well with regional industry standards and employer expectations.
Columbus has an expanding tech infrastructure, increasing demand for quality control leaders in data centers. While competition exists, candidates with 10+ years in construction QC and data center specialization stand out, especially those skilled in proactive team management and compliance enforcement.
Effective leadership in this position requires empathetic coaching, strategic decision-making, and strong communication to guide QC teams. Fostering a positive culture and aligning with business insights ensures project quality while motivating staff within the high-stakes data center construction environment.
Daily tasks often involve overseeing submittal reviews, conducting site inspections, coordinating with clients and subcontractors, and managing QC documentation. The manager must swiftly address non-conformances and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards throughout complex data center projects.
Professionals in this role often advance to senior project management, operations leadership, or program management, leveraging their technical QC expertise and team leadership skills. Continuous learning through platforms like Gilbane University can accelerate growth into broader construction management domains.
Gilbane offers tailored leadership and technical training via its award-winning learning platform, fostering skill enhancement in construction quality systems. Managers benefit from mentorship within experienced teams, encouraging continuous improvement and strategic insight aligned with Gilbane’s core values.
At Gilbane, the emphasis on safety, timely delivery, and comprehensive quality measures requires managers to balance rigorous standards with collaborative client engagement. The company culture prioritizes diversity and authenticity, making interpersonal skills and adaptability critical success factors.
Salary for this role typically ranges between $95,000 and $130,000 annually in Columbus, reflecting the candidate’s experience, certifications, and technical expertise in data center construction. Gilbane also offers competitive benefits and profit-sharing plans enhancing total compensation.