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title: 'Quality Manager, Projects at Giga Energy'
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# Quality Manager, Projects at Giga Energy

- **Company:** Giga Energy
- **Location:** Houston, TX
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-05-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gigaenergy/jobs/5207934008

## Job description

## About Giga

Giga is building gigawatts of AI data centers to hasten a future of intelligence and abundance. We build data centers fast and at scale by combining the capabilities of an equipment supplier, engineering firm, general contractor, and real estate developer under one roof. Our team moves quickly and thinks practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

## Why join Giga

- The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
- The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
- The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
- The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.

## What You'll Do

As Giga's onsite QA/QC Manager, you will own the quality assurance and quality control program for our data center construction projects from foundation to final turnover. You are the last line of defense — and the first line of standards — ensuring that everything we build meets or exceeds design specifications, code requirements, and client expectations. You won't be reviewing quality from a desk. You'll be on the floor, in the ceiling, and in the field, verifying that the work we ship is work we're proud of. You'll develop the quality plan, manage inspection and test plans (ITPs), coordinate third-party inspections, and drive accountability across subcontractors and trade partners. At Giga, quality isn't a checklist — it's a culture, and you'll be the one building it.

Where You'll Work

This is an on-site position that requires long term travel and/ or short term relocation. This person should be comfortable with 3-6 month periods of being at a location before moving to the next.

## Responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and manage the site-specific Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) program for data center construction projects.
- Create and execute Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) across all trades including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, life safety, and plumbing.
- Conduct ongoing field inspections to verify that construction work complies with drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and applicable codes.
- Review and approve subcontractor quality plans, test plans, method statements, and material submittals prior to construction activities.
- Manage the non-conformance report (NCR) process: identify deficiencies, issue NCRs, track corrective actions, and verify resolution before work proceeds.
- Coordinate third-party inspections, special inspections, and testing (concrete, soils, structural steel, electrical, commissioning-related).
- Maintain comprehensive QA/QC documentation including inspection records, test reports, material certifications, and as-built markups.
- Participate in design review and pre-construction meetings to identify constructability issues and quality risk areas before they reach the field.
- Support the commissioning and turnover process by ensuring quality documentation packages are complete and accurate.
- Report QA/QC metrics and program status to the Project Director on a regular cadence.

## Requirements

- 5+ years of experience in a QA/QC role on commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects spanning disciplines.
- Direct experience developing and executing ITPs and managing the NCR/deficiency tracking process on active construction sites.
- Strong working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and applicable building codes (IBC, NEC, ASHRAE, and related standards).
- Experience coordinating third-party and special inspections in compliance with AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) requirements.
- Proficiency in maintaining and organizing quality documentation packages for project turnover and closeout.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and communicate technical deficiencies clearly to subcontractors and project leadership.
- Excellent written communication skills for producing NCRs, inspection reports, and quality status summaries.

Bonus Points

- Prior QA/QC experience on data center, hyperscale, or mission-critical facility construction.
- Familiarity with commissioning protocols (Cx) and functional performance testing for critical infrastructure systems.
- Experience with Procore or equivalent construction management platforms for quality tracking.
- ICC, CWI, or other relevant trade-specific inspection certifications.
- Background working across multiple simultaneous construction sites or programs.

## Benefits

- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter benefits
- Monthly team on-sites where all offices come in-person to collaborate

## How We Work

We value people who take ownership, raise risks early, communicate directly, and follow through. Incomplete information is part of the job. Make the best decision you can, document it, and adjust as the facts change. Move quickly on reversible decisions and take more care when security, safety, financial, employee, or customer risk is involved.

## Benefits

- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter benefits, where applicable
- Opportunities to collaborate in person at periodic team and company on-sites

## Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.

## About Giga Energy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Giga Energy designs, manufactures, and operates full-stack AI energy infrastructure — from transformers and switchboards to turnkey, high-density data center sites.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, no disclosed funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Houston, Texas, USA (manufacturing also in Long Beach, CA and global supply chain)
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Brent Whitehead and Matt Lohstroh

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Energy infrastructure and data center development, specifically for AI and hyperscale computing.
- Target customers: Hyperscale AI companies, electrical distributors, electrical contractors, manufacturers’ representatives, renewable energy sites, and industrial/commercial power users.
- Mission/purpose: To build AI factories faster by owning the entire value chain — from site origination and equipment manufacturing to operations — eliminating the delays and finger-pointing of fragmented supply chains.

## Products & Services
- **Turnkey AI Data Center Sites**: Full development of build-to-suit data centers on company-owned or customer land, with flexible deal structures and nine-month timelines.
- **Padmount & Substation Transformers**: UL-listed transformers up to 8,400 kVA; manufactured in Houston, TX.
- **UL 891 Low Voltage Switchboards**: High-density power distribution (up to 4,000A @ 480V) built in Long Beach, CA.
- **GigaBox Air™**: Air-cooled modular compute module (600 kW–1,430 kW) for plug-and-play deployment.
- **GigaBox Hydro™**: Liquid-cooled high-density compute module rated for 45°C ambient with redundant cooling.
- **GigaBase**: Pre-engineered, scalable data center system for faster compute capacity deployment.
- **Colocation Services**: Purpose-built, high-density GPU colocation on Giga-owned powered land.
- **Giga Power Systems**: Platform for power market optimization, earning up to $80k per MW per year in SPP.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metrics**: 6.5+ GW of infrastructure delivered; 175 MW of operational flexible-load sites; 500+ MW in pipeline.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed (company appears self-funded).
- **Growth Signals**: 150+ employees; team growing across engineering, projects, sales, and operations; new manufacturing facilities in Houston and Long Beach; claimed ability to deliver data center sites in nine months (industry norm is 2+ years).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical integration**: Owns origination, manufacturing (transformers, switchboards, cooling modules), general contracting, and operations under one roof — no middlemen.
- **Fast lead times**: In-stock inventory and made-to-order options with best-in-industry lead times; same-day quotes and dedicated 1:1 communication.
- **Certified quality**: UL-listed, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and DOE 2016 compliant products with comprehensive warranty.
- **US-based support**: Responsive support and operations teams located in the US, with global supply chain oversight.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling pipeline of powered land sites in low-cost power markets (e.g., SPP) for flexible-load and AI workloads.
- Expanding custom engineering capabilities for hyperscaler and high-density GPU deployments.
- Growing power market optimization revenue streams (up to $80k/MW/year) to attract operators.
- Continuing to hire across engineering, operations, and project management to support rapid expansion.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “move fast and think practically” with a focus on solving real-world problems in an industry that matters. Emphasis on accountability and ownership.
- **Locations**: Remote-friendly for many roles; offices in Houston, TX and Long Beach, CA; some remote US positions.
- **Open roles (as of mid-2026)**: 44 jobs listed, including BIM Lead, Controls Engineer, Lead Civil Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, and roles in finance, operations, and sales.
- **Perks**: Not explicitly stated, but the company highlights hands-on impact, fast timelines, and the chance to work on critical AI infrastructure from concept to delivery.

## Sources
1. [gigaenergy.com - About Page](https://www.gigaenergy.com/about)
2. [gigaenergy.com - Homepage](https://www.gigaenergy.com)
3. [linkedin.com - Giga Energy](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gigaenergy)
4. [greenhouse.io - Giga Energy Careers](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gigaenergy)

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