About the role

Help develop and maintain OpenAI’s QA/QC program at the site level for hyperscale data center construction, including standards, checklists, and acceptance protocols.
Review and approve contractor QA/QC plans to ensure alignment with project specifications and industry best practices.
Oversee site inspections for civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical scope.
Verify installation quality against design drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
Track and close punch list items, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions in coordination with contractors.
Partner with commissioning teams to ensure QA/QC documentation supports system readiness for integrated testing.
Maintain real-time quality tracking and reporting dashboards for program leadership.
Provide training and guidance to site teams on quality expectations, inspection processes, and documentation standards.
Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and integrating them into future project standards.

Requirements

10+ years of experience managing QA/QC for mission-critical, hyperscale, or complex commercial developments.
Deep technical knowledge of construction means, methods, and quality standards across all major trades.
Skilled in interpreting design documents, specifications, and submittals to verify compliance in the field.
Experience developing and implementing quality management systems at a program or portfolio scale.
Experience overseeing site inspections for civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical scope and verifying installation quality against design drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
Experience tracking and closing punch list items, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions.
Experience partnering with commissioning teams to support system readiness for integrated testing.
Strong communication skills with executives, contractors, and site teams; able to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.
Proactive in identifying potential quality issues before they impact cost or schedule.
Ability to provide training and guidance to site teams on quality expectations, inspection processes, and documentation standards.
Must be onsite 3-5 days per week in Burlington, TX.
Applicants must be able to work from a US office three days per week (application form question).

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.