QA/QC Inspector – Fiber Network Construction & Data Centers
Location: Berwick, PA (Onsite, with daily travel across the assigned territory) | Contract-to-Hire
Overview
Our client is a fast-growing quality assurance and inspection company supporting large telecommunications and data center construction projects across the United States. They are seeking a QA/QC Inspector to perform independent quality assurance inspections on fiber network and data center construction projects, verifying that contractor work complies with customer specifications, engineering standards, permits, safety requirements and project schedules. This is an inspection and auditing role only. Inspectors do not perform construction, fiber splicing or fiber testing.
Responsibilities
- Perform QA/QC inspections on fiber optic, telecommunications, utility and data center construction projects
- Inspect civil construction, conduit installation, cable placement, restoration and related infrastructure for compliance with customer standards
- Identify quality, safety, schedule and construction deficiencies
- Prepare accurate daily reports with photographs and supporting documentation
- Verify compliance with customer standards, permits, engineering drawings and right-of-way requirements
- Communicate findings professionally with contractors, project managers and customer representatives
- Attend project meetings, kickoffs and customer site walk-throughs
- Maintain complete and accurate project documentation
- Travel throughout the assigned territory as required and represent the company professionally at all customer locations
- Follow OSHA requirements and customer safety standards, and stop work when unsafe conditions exist
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in fiber optic, telecommunications, utility, heavy civil, underground utility or infrastructure construction
- OSHA 10 certification
- Ability to read construction drawings, permits and customer standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational and time management skills, and sound judgment when making decisions in the field
- Comfortable using tablets, mobile applications, Microsoft Office and cloud-based reporting systems
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, and reliable personal transportation
- Willingness to travel daily throughout the assigned territory, with occasional overnight travel
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous QA/QC inspection experience
- Fiber network and/or data center construction experience
- Knowledge of OSP and ISP construction
- Experience with HDD, plowing, open trench, and jack and bore methods
- Experience reviewing as-built documentation
- OSHA 30 certification and Traffic Control certification
Physical Requirements
- Walk active construction sites for extended periods and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Climb ladders and navigate uneven terrain
- Lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Wear required PPE and safely access active construction environments
Security Requirements
Because this work supports critical infrastructure and data center customers, candidates must successfully complete all required customer-specific background screenings and access requirements before assignment.
Pay rate: $35/hr. This is a 3-month contract-to-hire position, onsite in Berwick, PA.
