Job Title

QA/QC Manager

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a QA/QC Manager to oversee quality assurance and quality control for a data center project in Japan. The role will ensure that all designs, materials, and construction works meet international standards and local regulations. Responsibilities include leading quality planning, conducting design reviews, managing vendor assessments, performing site inspections, and monitoring testing of critical systems such as power, cooling, and fire protection. The manager will also handle non-conformance issues, corrective actions, and coordinate commissioning and project handover. This position requires strong knowledge of data center standards, expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and proven experience in managing quality processes for large-scale projects.

Job Description

About the Role:

• Develop and implement the Project Quality Plan (PQP) in alignment with international standards (TIA-942, Uptime Institute, ASHRAE) and local Japanese regulations.
• Conduct design reviews, vendor assessments, and site inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Oversee FAT, SAT, and IST for critical systems such as power, cooling, and fire protection.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), punch lists, corrective actions, and ensure proper commissioning and handover.
• Maintain QA/QC documentation, checklists, test plans (ITPs), and provide regular quality reporting.

About You:

• Strong knowledge of data center standards (TIA-942, Uptime, ISO) and familiarity with Japanese building codes and practices.
• Proven expertise in MEP systems, commissioning processes, and critical infrastructure.
• Experience in QA/QC management for large-scale construction or data center projects.
• Proficiency with QA tools and platforms (e.g., NCR logs, Procore, BIM 360, or similar).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural teams.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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