Regional Quality Manager

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Anywhere in Texas Until 9/22/2026 8+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!


 

Title- Regional Quality Manager

Basic Function:
 
SB Energy is seeking an experienced  Regional Quality Manager to join the Operational Excellence team supporting the delivery of hyperscale AI data center campuses.

The Regional Quality Manager is responsible for implementing and managing the project Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring construction quality, commissioning readiness, and turnover activities are executed in accordance with SB Energy standards. Working closely with project teams, EPC contractors, commissioning agents, equipment manufacturers, and operations, this position provides leadership throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.

This role serves as the primary quality representative on assigned projects and is responsible for driving defect prevention, standardization, quality reporting, contractor accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting successful delivery of mission-critical facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities: 
 
Quality Management
  • Implement and maintain the project Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Lead project quality planning from design through turnover.
  • Ensure compliance with SB Energy quality standards, specifications, commissioning requirements, and project procedures.
  • Develop project-specific Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
  • Lead project quality meetings with EPC contractors, trade partners, and project teams.
  • Promote a culture of proactive quality and continuous improvement.
Construction Quality
  • Oversee contractor QA/QC programs and verify compliance with contract requirements.
  • Manage 3rx parties performing field quality audits and surveillance activities.
  • Monitor installation quality across all major disciplines.
  • Review inspection reports, NCRs, punch lists, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure construction defects are identified, documented, tracked, and resolved.
Commissioning & Turnover
  • Coordinate quality activities supporting Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning.
  • Verify systems are ready for commissioning.
  • Support equipment startup, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and owner acceptance.
  • Coordinate turnover documentation including O&M manuals, warranties, test reports, and as-builts.
Digital Quality & Documentation
  • Utilize Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) as the primary quality management platform.
  • Maintain inspection records, issues, checklists, and turnover documentation in ACC.
  • Support standardized digital workflows and asset documentation.
Contractor Management
  • Monitor EPC contractor and subcontractor quality performance.
  • Conduct contractor quality reviews and provide performance feedback.
  • Participate in pre-installation meetings and escalate significant quality risks.
Reporting & Metrics
  • Develop project quality dashboards and KPI reporting.
  • Track inspection completion, NCRs, punch list closure, commissioning readiness, and turnover metrics.
  • Analyze quality trends and prepare reports for leadership.
Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Engineering during design reviews.
  • Coordinate with Procurement on supplier quality.
  • Collaborate with Commissioning Managers and Operations during turnover.
  • Support corporate quality initiatives across multiple projects.
Qualifications / Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in mission critical, industrial, power generation, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or large commercial construction.
  • Minimum 5 years leading quality programs on complex construction projects.
  • Mission-critical data center experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Level 1–5 commissioning.
  • Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
  • Strong understanding of construction means and methods.
  • Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, submittals, and test reports.
  • Experience managing NCRs, punch lists, corrective actions, and root cause investigations.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality principles preferred.
  • Knowledge of electrical testing, mechanical systems, and commissioning documentation preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to travel as required.
Base Pay - $140,000-$165000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. The compensation range provided reflects base pay. Total rewards may also include performance-based bonuses, equity grants, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

  • 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
  • Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
  • Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
  • Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
  • Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
  • Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now! 

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.

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About this role

Summary

Manage quality systems for hyperscale data center projects, ensure compliance, oversight, and continuous improvement.

Job title

Regional Quality Manager

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

energy

Location requirements

Anywhere in Texas, hybrid work allowed

Salary

$140k–$165k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

quality managementconstructionISO 9001autodesk construction cloudelectrical testing

Preferred skills

mission-critical data centerLevel 1–5 commissioningroot cause investigationsmechanical systemselectrical systems

Specializations

quality managementconstructioncommissioningindustrialpower
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Texas, USA

Hybrid State
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